Dion Harnett
Oshawa,ON
Summary
A highly motivated and proactive team player with strong communication, interpersonal, decision-making and leadership skills. The ability to work productively within a high-pressured environment, remain calm and focused under stressful conditions and grasp new procedures quickly.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Mill Superintendent
Atlantic Packaging Products
Scarborough, Ont
09.2018 - Current
- Work on daily machine productivity and troubleshooting issues
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
- Working with team to plan weekly maintenance scheduling
- Work with vendors to ensure proper inventory of clothing
- Assisted in developing TPM program (Clean and Inspect), BDA and Root Cause Analysis.
Assistant Mill Superintendent
Atlantic Packaging Products
Scarborough, Ont
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Worked with Mill superintendent to manage production of machine
- Managed vacation schedule for Union employees
- Built positive working relationships with suppliers and employees
- Worked on continuous improvement and safety meeting
- Certified Member of the joint health and safety committee and conducted quarterly audit
- Worked with maintenance department weekly to planned work for the next week
- Assisted maintenance team to improve reliability of equipment.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
Shift Supervisor
Atlantic Packaging Products
Scarborough, Ont
01.2013 - 09.2016
- I was accountable for safety, production, quality and process troubleshooting
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Managed payroll and work order system.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed team of 15 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
Senior Technician
Ashland Inc
Toronto, ON
11.2008 - 01.2013
- Maintained safe work environment by performing safety audits, collecting samples and testing to monitor chemical program performance
- Setup and maintained chemical feed and testing equipment
- Controlled inventory and maintained chemical levels
- Kept records of test and trial information
- Also worked with sales staff to address multiple customer concerns in Tissue and Liner board Mills
- Assisted Sales professionals to manage accounts in tissue and boxboard
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
Shift Supervisor
Cascades
Toronto, ON
05.2002 - 09.2008
- Managed 12 hour rotating shifts in Toronto mill, overseeing 13 -15 employees
- Supervised stock prep and machine process
- Was accountable for safety, production, quality and process troubleshooting
- Managed payroll and work order system.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored team performance to keep business profitable and running smoothly.
- Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
Production Employee
Cascades
Toronto, ON
09.1989 - 05.2002
- Worked through line of progression from 5th hand to Machine tender
- Was responsible for running winder and paper machine
- Acquired skills in operating AS/400 and Mesto monitoring systems
- Trained to operate mobile equipment (Bobcat and fork lifts)
- Ran winder to cut reels into customer specific sizes.
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pickering High School
Ajax, ON06.1989
Skills
- Key Performance Indicator Tracking
- Infrastructure Management
- Performance Improvement Strategies
- Reporting Requirements
- Work Orders
- Standard Operating Procedures Understanding
- Troubleshooting skills
Timeline
Mill Superintendent
Atlantic Packaging Products
09.2018 - Current
Assistant Mill Superintendent
Atlantic Packaging Products
09.2016 - 09.2018
Shift Supervisor
Atlantic Packaging Products
01.2013 - 09.2016
Senior Technician
Ashland Inc
11.2008 - 01.2013
Shift Supervisor
Cascades
05.2002 - 09.2008
Production Employee
Cascades
09.1989 - 05.2002
High School Diploma -
Pickering High School