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objective

seeking to utilize manufacturing expertise, quality assurance, operations management, safety observance and organizational abilities in a challenging sawmill manufacturing supervisor assignment for boise cascade.

 

career profile

ø  over 11 years of production, manufacturing and operations management background.

ø  currently pursuing bs degree in business and human resources management.

ø  knowledgeable in all facets of sawmill operations, safety compliance and personnel issues.

ø  consistently meet and exceed production levels and quality standards.

ø  expertise in planning, implementation and management of work schedules and plans.

ø  outstanding team leadership and staff development facilitation abilities.

ø  exceptional multi-tasking, tracking and oversight capacity.

ø  record of progression to assignments of increasing responsibility and authority.

ø  proven capacity to interface with diverse groups with excellent communication skills.

ø  notable record of producing efficiencies and cost reduction.

 

technology skills

microsoft word, excel

 

professional experience

boise cascade llc, kettle falls, wa                                                                                           2004 - present

headrig operator (2009-present)

       serve as sawmill shift lead, filling in for supervisor as necessary, input production reports into system.

       ensure safety procedures are observed, lockouts are in place and safety meetings are held.

       measure lumber, perform qc, adjust resaw sizes and sorter computer and call for saw changes.

       assist maintenance personnel, complete accident reports and adjust shift coverage as needed.

       load and saw logs down to individual boards and cants, as well as monitor saw box for problems.

       change headrig saw when required and check and measure boards to ensure product quality.

 

sawmill relief sawyer (2006-2009)

       operated all sawmill equipment, forklifts and 966 during breaks, lunches and vacations,

       cleaned mill areas, changed resaw and headrig saws and assisted operators in solving problems.

       able to perform lockout for every machine in sawmill.

 

boiler operator (2004-2006)

       worked boiler and drying kilns, adjusted equipment for optimal steam production and monitored systems.

       ensured environmental requirements were met, performed water tests and released chemicals into system.

       tested boiler safety shutdowns during each shift and watched kiln charges for proper moisture content.

       loaded and unloaded kilns.

 

avista corporation, spokane, wa                                                                                                              2004

temporary groundman

       assisted linemen with construction and maintenance of power distribution lines and transformers.

       operated bucket and line trucks, installed power poles and maintained round-the-clock availability.

 

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columbia cedar, kettle falls, wa                                                                                                    2003 - 2004

utility & cleanup

       ensured sawmill cleanliness to avoid production downtime.

       cleaned headrig and resaw saws, edger, trimmer and canter.

       completed lockouts prior to starting work and changed chipper knives nightly.

       operated forklifts and dumped wasted bins into hog.

 

kay electric, colville, wa                                                                                                                2000 - 2003

apprentice electrician

       performed electrical installation and repairs in sawmill, installed conduit and maintained lighting systems.

       replaced relays, limit switches and electric motors, as well as operated bucket trucks and manlifts.

 

 

education/training

western governor s university, salt lake city, ut

currently pursuing bachelor of science degree in business and human resources management (online)

 

spokane community college, spokane, wa

line construction course, 2003

3.8 gpa

 

managing breakdowns training, 2008

leadership and accomplishment training, 2007

breakdown training, 2007

combat lifesaver course, 2001

primary leadership development course, first aid and cpr training, 2001

 

 

 

other experience

have also been employed by maximum electric in capacity of apprentice electrician wiring new residential homes and installing service panels, generator transfer equipment, light fixtures and outlets.

 

 

 

military experience

washington army national guard, spokane, wa                                                                              1997 - 2003

team leader

       delivered training on weapon systems, land navigation and nbc (nuclear, biological and chemical) issues.

       ensured team mission readiness, prepared for training missions and assigned weapon systems.

       performed weapon system maintenance and live-fire operations.

 

 

 

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cover letter text

 

date

 

 

 

kiley nelson

hr coordinator

boise cascade llc

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dear ms. nelson:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a sawmill manufacturing supervisor capacity and am submitting my resume for your review. in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include over 11 years of manufacturing, quality assurance, operations management, safety observance and organizational abilities experience, with the last six serving boise cascade as a headrig operator.  to complement this background, i possess staff management, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.  as an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined team player, committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. 

 

i am confident that i could continue to be a valuable asset to boise cascade, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution to our organization.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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