Experienced production and manufacturing professional of 20 years in Pulp and Paper Industry, of which 14 years in several different operational and managerial positions.Strong and driven leader of high performance teams with high focus on continuous improvement and millefficiency development. Proven track record on delivering excellent results in manufacturing industry. Thorough and extensive knowledge of all aspects of Liquid Packaging and Folding Box Board manufacturing.
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General Manager OperationsOpal Oct 2023 - PresentBurnley, Victoria, AuResponsible for all operational aspects of pulp, paper and board manufacturing at Opal Australian Paper including two pulp lines and three paper machines. Managing an operational team of over 400 people in various managerial and operational roles. -
General Manager Paper & BoardOpal Apr 2023 - Oct 2023Burnley, Victoria, AuResponsible for all operational aspects of paper and board manufacturing at Opal Australian Paper including four paper machines producing packaging grades. Managing an operational team of over 200 people in various managerial and operational roles.
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Production ManagerWhakatane Mill Limited Jun 2021 - Mar 2023Whakatane, NzResponsible for all aspects of the Whakatane mill Production, including Groundwood plant, PM3 board machine, and Finishing. Managing a workforce of over 100 people in various operational roles.Also the acting Head of Continuous Improvement till December 2021. -
Head Of ProductionSig Combibloc Jul 2019 - May 2021Neuhausen Am Rheinfall, Neuhausen Am Rheinfall, ChResponsible for all aspects of the Whakatane mill Production, including Groundwood plant, PM3 board machine, and Finishing. Managing a workforce of over 120 people in various operational roles.Also the acting Head of Continuous Improvement since November 2020. -
Area Manager Pm3Sig Combibloc Jan 2016 - Aug 2019Neuhausen Am Rheinfall, Neuhausen Am Rheinfall, ChResponsible for the PM3 paperboard machine production and driving continuous improvement in Health and Safety, Quality, Cost, and Production efficiencies. Achieved 23% Overall Equipment Effectiveness improvement during this period.Acting Head of Production from December 2017 till September 2018.
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Area Manager Gwd MillSig Combibloc Mar 2015 - Jan 2016Neuhausen Am Rheinfall, Neuhausen Am Rheinfall, ChResponsible for the Groundwood pulp plant production and driving continuous improvement in Health and Safety, Quality, Cost, and Production efficiencies.
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Process EngineerSig Combibloc Oct 2011 - Mar 2015Neuhausen Am Rheinfall, Neuhausen Am Rheinfall, ChResponsible for the Generation 4 Liquid Packaging Board development, daily process and production troubleshooting, and driving multitude of continuous improvement projects across the mill.
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Process EngineerCarter Holt Harvey Pulp & Paper Sep 2010 - Nov 2011NzResponsible for process and production troubleshooting, and continuous improvement projects in the Continuous Pulping Group -
Market AnalystScion Nov 2007 - Apr 2008Rotorua, NzMarket analysis on export opportunities for and threats to New Zealand grown Douglas fir. Comprehensive market report and summary presentation for New Zealand Douglas fir Cooperative members. -
R&D ResearchScion Dec 2005 - May 2007Rotorua, NzR&D project focusing on testing and modelling of corrugated board creep behavior, resulting in two publications in scientific journals.
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R&D ResearchSuzano Jun 2005 - Aug 2005São Paulo, Sp, BrR&D project in new coating formulation development for Folding Box Board grades. -
Energy EngineerStora Enso May 2004 - Sep 2004Helsinki, Southern Finland, FiVarious energy efficiency improvement projects within Whiting and Biron paper mills.
Kai Ilmonen Skills
Kai Ilmonen Education Details
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Aalto University School Of BusinessAnd Finance -
Helsinki University Of TechnologyBusiness Strategy And International Marketing
Frequently Asked Questions about Kai Ilmonen
What company does Kai Ilmonen work for?
Kai Ilmonen works for Opal
What is Kai Ilmonen's role at the current company?
Kai Ilmonen's current role is General Manager Operations.
What schools did Kai Ilmonen attend?
Kai Ilmonen attended Aalto University School Of Business, Helsinki University Of Technology.
What skills is Kai Ilmonen known for?
Kai Ilmonen has skills like Pulp, R&d, Process Engineering, Paper Industry, Continuous Improvement, Process Optimization, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Polymers, Chemical Engineering, Process Control, Iso.
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