Paul Bennett
Flagstaff
Summary
Experienced Operations Manager with over 20 years in manufacturing and wood products, skilled in team leadership, process improvement, Lean Six Sigma, and budget management. Proven ability to drive operational efficiency, mentor teams, and implement sustainable improvements. Seeking a Supervisor, Manager, or Superintendent role to leverage expertise in continuous improvement and organizational development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
Restoration Forest Products
Bellemont
08.2024 - Current
- Manage Sawmill, Planer, and Engineered Wood Products departments to ensure smooth daily operations
- Oversee department budgets and monitor spending to meet financial goals
- Train and coach supervisory teams on employee development, safety, and operational efficiency
- Measure effectiveness of existing processes and identify trends and variations through data analysis
- Research best practices and develop sustainable, repeatable, and quantifiable improvements
- Collaborate with management team to set goals and objectives for continuous improvement
- Train and coach others in continuous improvement processes and methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma, 5S, and Kaizen
Green End Manager
Idaho Forest Group
Athol
05.2021 - 07.2024
- Managed Log Yard, Filing Room, and Sawmill departments to support production goals
- Developed and managed department budgets to align with company objectives
- Trained and coached supervisory teams on employee development, safety, and operational efficiency
Boiler / Kiln Supervisor
Idaho Forest Group
Laclede
07.2019 - 05.2021
- Worked with DEQ to ensure compliance within the site
- Maintained Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure policy
- Maintained Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
- Built drying schedules to maximize lumber quality through the dry kilns
- Oversaw department maintenance program to increase boiler and kiln operational reliability
Sawmill Supervisor
Idaho Forest Group
Laclede
01.2010 - 07.2019
- Supervised daily safety, quality, and production in the sawmill department
- Worked closely with dayshift supervisor to manage department budget
- Provided leadership with production efficiency and downtime analytic reports
- Worked closely with maintenance leaders to prioritize department needs
- Implemented, managed, and promoted a Lean culture
- Developed and implemented KPI sheets to aid in quality improvement and downtime reduction
- Developed and implemented JSA's, SOP's, and machine-specific lock out tools
- Performed as relief supervisor for Maintenance, Planer, Shipping, Boiler, and Kiln departments
Education
Diploma - Culinary Arts
North Idaho College
12.2004
High school diploma or GED -
Priest River Lamanna High School
Skills
- Leadership
- Boiler
- Strategic Planning
- Lean Manufacturing
- CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
- Data Analysis
- Communication skills
- EHS Compliance
- Process Improvement
- Production Planning
- Retail sales
- Production Management
- Cash handling
- Continuous Improvement
- Operations Management
- Budget Management
- Warehouse Management Systems
- Supervising experience
- Management
Certification
- Driver's License, Present
- OSHA 10, Present
- Forklift Certification, Present
- Six Sigma Green Belt, Present
Timeline
Operations Manager
Restoration Forest Products
08.2024 - Current
Green End Manager
Idaho Forest Group
05.2021 - 07.2024
Boiler / Kiln Supervisor
Idaho Forest Group
07.2019 - 05.2021
Sawmill Supervisor
Idaho Forest Group
01.2010 - 07.2019
Diploma - Culinary Arts
North Idaho College
High school diploma or GED -
Priest River Lamanna High School