JOHNNY M HARRIS JR.
Ellwood City
Summary
Knowledgeable in multiple skills with proven ability to lead operations efficiently and effectively. Successfully managed teams to ensure smooth workflow and optimized production processes. Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting and problem-solving, while maintaining high safety standards and regulatory compliance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Operator
Styropek
10.2020 - Current
- Fostered a positive work environment, promoting open communication among team members to address concerns or suggestions for improvement.
- Assigned tasks to team members based upon individual strengths and experience, realizing productivity and workflow improvements.
- Operates DCS Distributive Control System
- Tended equipment during operation and monitored readouts to determine areas of concern and quickly correct problems.
- Performed safety checks on machines and production equipment.
- Established strong working relationships with colleagues from different departments to facilitate collaboration and information sharing across functional areas.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
Lead Operator
Nova Chemical
05.2011 - 10.2020
- Operates Dylene reactors and all processing streams and auxiliary equipment from the distributive control system
- Responsible for D3 charging, transferring, processing and related equipment
- Operates Dylene Distributive Control System
- Coordinates the direct activities of area operators, and shift planning process
- Communicates through written shift logs, process checklists and information systems
Area Operator
Nova Chemical
12.2010 - 05.2011
- Responsible for the charging transferring, processing, and related equipment operations
- Operates, charging, transferring processing of PS and EPS equipment
- Analyze process performance deviations through monitoring and equipment mechanics knowledge
- Identifies, potential equipment and process problems and offers solutions to mitigate and resolve
- Coordinates rail movements/ loads rail cars, bulk trucks and sea bulk containers
Mixologist
Nova Chemical
01.2003 - 12.2010
- Responsible for the equipment and operation Dylark products
- Operates charging, transferring, processing equipment to meet the operating plan
- Monitors control charts and run charts using SPC and quality control tools
- Preforms scheduled operational performance maintenance including equipment adjustments and spot repairs
- Performs, in process testing, and maintenance such as inventories, water and air filter changes
Education
Fine Arts -
Community College of Beaver County
01-1997
Business Management -
Lackawanna Junior College
01.1995
High School Diploma -
Big Beaver Falls High School
Beaver Falls, PA05-1994
Skills
- Certified Chemical Technician
- Process Performance Analysis
- General Mechanics
- Monitoring Operating Equipment
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Department Mentoring
- Self-Motivated Leadership
- Team player
- Safety compliance
- Machine maintenance
- Hazardous materials handling
- Loading Trucks
- Railcar Loading
- Sea bulk Container Loading
- Driving Forklift
- Multitasking
- Troubleshooting
- Warehouse operations
- Machine operation
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Attention to detail
- Machine Operator
Certificatesandlicensing
- PA Commercial Driver's License, 10/01/01, Present
- ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, 02/01/09, Present
Timeline
Lead Operator
Styropek
10.2020 - Current
Lead Operator
Nova Chemical
05.2011 - 10.2020
Area Operator
Nova Chemical
12.2010 - 05.2011
Mixologist
Nova Chemical
01.2003 - 12.2010
Fine Arts -
Community College of Beaver County
Business Management -
Lackawanna Junior College
High School Diploma -
Big Beaver Falls High School
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