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Kilns and Energy System Supervisor, Plateau Division 2014 – 2017 Led a crew of 18 employees working 24/7/365. Kiln dried 550MMFBM SPF lumber for maximum grade recovery. Supervised operation and maintenance a 70MMBTU Thermal Energy Plant. Managed several capital projects to cost and objective. Maintained oversight of road and yard maintenance team.• Maintained dry lumber to planer while undergoing a 10% production increase out of the sawmill.• Implemented a dry fuel program… Show more Kilns and Energy System Supervisor, Plateau Division 2014 – 2017 Led a crew of 18 employees working 24/7/365. Kiln dried 550MMFBM SPF lumber for maximum grade recovery. Supervised operation and maintenance a 70MMBTU Thermal Energy Plant. Managed several capital projects to cost and objective. Maintained oversight of road and yard maintenance team.• Maintained dry lumber to planer while undergoing a 10% production increase out of the sawmill.• Implemented a dry fuel program, allowing for a 35% increase in thermal output during adverse weather conditions, and resulting in being adopted by multiple divisions.• Generated 15% increase in high and mid grade outturns by managing drying to minimize warp defects.• Managed industry’s inaugural installation of a Cognex Vision System for the purpose of packaging by coordinating tradespeople and contractor, automating the lumber package labeling process and enabling labelling decisions to be made through software integrated cameras.• Coordinated simultaneous projects of renovating the least functional kilns to update to current standards, maximizing repairs within a fixed budget and the construction of a new, state-of-the-art dry kiln, each being undertaken by competing contractors. Show less

Planer Production Supervisor, Plateau Division 2008 – 2014 Managed a crew of 20 – 33 hourly employees producing maximum quality lumber as determined by customer needs. Trained new supervisors and lead hands, while ensuring training of hourly production employees was effective and thorough. Conducted root cause analysis (RCA) on all upset conditions, both on a safety and production level. Liaised with internal cohorts to rectify interdepartmental quality, production, and interpersonal… Show more Planer Production Supervisor, Plateau Division 2008 – 2014 Managed a crew of 20 – 33 hourly employees producing maximum quality lumber as determined by customer needs. Trained new supervisors and lead hands, while ensuring training of hourly production employees was effective and thorough. Conducted root cause analysis (RCA) on all upset conditions, both on a safety and production level. Liaised with internal cohorts to rectify interdepartmental quality, production, and interpersonal issues.• Achieved status of highest volume sawmill in the world by driving a 10% production increase through focus on analyzing upset conditions, and coaching for excellence and measurable continuous improvement.• Managed a decrease of 50% in mislabeled packages received by customers by instituting specific checking procedures.• Decreased re-work products 50% by implementing quality assurance procedures at various points in the production process.• Scheduled and coordinated vacation for 80 hourly employees, ensuring the mill maintained adequate skillset within the confines of the union bargaining agreement.• Delivered training on Hazard, Risk Assessment, Recognition, and Control to staff and safety captains, resulting in a greater level of education and cooperation between staff and safety representatives.• Utilized in-house training to implement Lean Sigma program, primarily 5S, to the department, producing a highly functional and visually pleasing working floor.• Conducted daily tailgate meetings and weekly safety meetings, providing crews with timely performance feedback, as well as driving and tracking continuous improvement. Show less