Experience

Columbus Chemical Industries (CCI)

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Process Engineer

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Columbus, Wisconsin, United States



Ahlstrom

• Finland
• Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Production Supervisor

  • May 2021 - Aug 2022

  Mosinee, Wisconsin, United States • Responsible for the daily production, successful training and development, accountability, and efficient management of material inputs, quality of two paper machines, two winders, and stock prep. • Front line leader of up to 35 employees for driving process changes, accountability, and culture changes. • Helped improve Lock Out Tag Out procedures and education amongst team members on the floor. • Developed operational troubleshooting guides which resulted in less downtime and… Show more • Responsible for the daily production, successful training and development, accountability, and efficient management of material inputs, quality of two paper machines, two winders, and stock prep. • Front line leader of up to 35 employees for driving process changes, accountability, and culture changes. • Helped improve Lock Out Tag Out procedures and education amongst team members on the floor. • Developed operational troubleshooting guides which resulted in less downtime and quality losses. • Developed and improved training materials for new team members leading to better operator knowledge. Show less



Graphic Packaging International, LLC

• United States
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Shift Supervisor

  • Dec 2020 - May 2021

  • Shift Leader of approximately 25 employees and 12 M40 Bowl Formers, 6 Blank Fed Bowl Formers, 2 Straightline Gluers, and 2 Cutters. • Responsible for production, quality, and driving efficiency on daily basis as well as implementing process improvements and cost reducing measures.



Wisconsin Army National Guard

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Sergeant

  • Mar 2015 - Mar 2021

  • Graduate of Army Basic Leader Course (Summer 2017)



Verso Corporation

• United States
• Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Process Engineer

  • Apr 2020 - Dec 2020

  Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, United States • Relief Team Leader (Shift Supervisor) - Acting leader of the machine line’s operating crew (Paper Machine, Blade Coater, 3 Supercalenders, 2 Winders, 2 Rewinders, and Raw Materials Facility) - Managed general process flow and scheduling and prioritized key daily process and maintenance decisions - Responsible for operator training and development, accountability, and disciplinary actions • Planned, executed trials, and implemented GCC filler into… Show more • Relief Team Leader (Shift Supervisor) - Acting leader of the machine line’s operating crew (Paper Machine, Blade Coater, 3 Supercalenders, 2 Winders, 2 Rewinders, and Raw Materials Facility) - Managed general process flow and scheduling and prioritized key daily process and maintenance decisions - Responsible for operator training and development, accountability, and disciplinary actions • Planned, executed trials, and implemented GCC filler into specific paper grades resulting in $170,000 in annualized savings. • Drove and participated in a two-day Kaizen event that identified and prioritized $3,000,000 in annualized cost savings to be done within 90 days, and $6,000,000 in annualized cost savings to be done within a year. • Implemented a microbio control procedure that integrated two paper machine lines and converting plant, resulting in an annualized cost savings on treatment chemicals of $120,000. • Successfully communicating and working with employees from multiple unions and bridging the gap between union and management employees to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

• Instructional Engineer

  • Jan 2019 - Apr 2020

  Wisconsin Rapids, WI • Developed and coordinated implementation of a mill wide tracking system of all training costs which identified $300,000 of extra training costs and communication breakdowns across the entire mill over a 6 month period. • Develop training courses to teach newly hired team members to safely and effectively troubleshoot the equipment utilized in the papermaking industry. • Organize and manage review meetings to progress the training project and accomplish pre-determined… Show more • Developed and coordinated implementation of a mill wide tracking system of all training costs which identified $300,000 of extra training costs and communication breakdowns across the entire mill over a 6 month period. • Develop training courses to teach newly hired team members to safely and effectively troubleshoot the equipment utilized in the papermaking industry. • Organize and manage review meetings to progress the training project and accomplish pre-determined goals. • Effectively communicate with personnel from all levels of employment to learn and implement information into the developed courses.



MetalTek International

• United States
• Mining
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Maintenance/Support and Quality Assurance/Dimensional Inspection Intern

  • May 2014 - Jan 2018

  Waukesha, WI & Watertown, WI • Extensive experience at a company that places heavy value on both internal and external Customer Service • Operated Leco Machines, X-Ray, and Industrial Spectrometers, CMM, and hand measured parts for dimensional verification • Became DuPont Stop for Each Other certified. • Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma process and application. • Involved in high speed, integral process to assure quality products. • Executed a 5-S project in Stainless Foundry Annex that improved appearance… Show more • Extensive experience at a company that places heavy value on both internal and external Customer Service • Operated Leco Machines, X-Ray, and Industrial Spectrometers, CMM, and hand measured parts for dimensional verification • Became DuPont Stop for Each Other certified. • Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma process and application. • Involved in high speed, integral process to assure quality products. • Executed a 5-S project in Stainless Foundry Annex that improved appearance and organization of production floor resulting in improved material handling and production. • Executed robotic operations in ceramic shell production and produced weld maps for the finishing operations. Show less



Griffin Ford

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Service Department Assistant

  • Jun 2013 - Mar 2014

  Waukesha, WI • Performed customer communications, answering phones, and returning calls. • Tended to the customer’s needs first by creating a welcoming environment. • Helped run orders and parts to the shop when business was busy that improved efficiency of work.