LARRY BOITNOTT
Jackson Center,PA
Summary
As a Quality Control Specialist, it is my responsibility to provide our customers with the most outstanding, viable product to sell. In doing so, I work closely with tenured and new members of my team to promote safety, quality, then quantity of the hardwood veneer we produce. I am a driven individual that works well under pressure, and I feel as though I am an asset in any industry I am provided an opportunity in.
As management professional, highly skilled in overseeing daily operations and ensuring seamless shift transitions. Possesses strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, reliably adapting to changing needs. Key strengths include conflict resolution and staff training, valued for reliability and flexibility.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Supervisor/Safety Director
Old Castle Industries
Fredonia, PA
12.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Led team meetings to communicate goals and address workflow challenges efficiently.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and best practices for productivity.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined operations and reduced downtime.
- Monitored inventory levels, coordinating with procurement to maintain stock availability.
- Developed training materials to enhance staff knowledge on equipment use and maintenance.
- Collaborated with management to strategize on resource allocation and workforce scheduling.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Provided ongoing support to employees during challenging situations, offering guidance on problem-solving techniques for improved efficiency outcomes.
- Maintained workplace safety by enforcing strict adherence to company policies and industry regulations.
Quality Control Specialist
International Timber & Veneer, LC
Jackson Center, PA
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Provide site wide QC instructions to each department regarding the quality and amount of veneer processed daily.
- Work with worldwide customers to ensure the demands of the market are being met by my production team.
- Promote a safe working environment for my production team.
- Report directly to upper management multiple times per day on successes and concerns of our production.
- Sit on an Officers Board weekly to help facilitate operating the mill from the perspective of the production team.
First Shift Supervisor
International Timber & Veneer
04.2015 - 01.2025
- Oversee all facets of producing the hardwood veneer, which includes preparation of the log, organizing which slicer would cut a particular species of log, the action of slicing the log into veneer, and ensuring the equipment is maintained to a satisfactory level.
- Work closely with other department supervisors and Production Manager to ensure the flow of production is met.
- Train new employees to safely, properly operate equipment needed to complete daily tasks.
- Hold weekly safety meetings and address any safety concerns with upper management and maintenance.
Slicer Operator
International Timber & Veneer
10.1998 - 04.2015
- Slice hardwood logs into veneer as thin as .48mm thick.
- Maintain a $1M slicer with blades, vacuum seals, electronics, and hydraulic lines.
- Oversee my colleagues who caught veneer and stacked veneer during the production process.
- Maintained a clean work environment to ensure safety of myself and others.
- QC of the veneer. On the lookout for scratches, metal logs, or any unforeseen issues that may arise during the production process.
Education
48 Hours - Business Management
Thiel College
Greenville, PAHS Diploma - undefined
Lakeview HS
Sandy Lake, PA01-1994
Skills
- Quality Control
- Management
- Safety
- MS Office
- Excellent communication
- Quick thinker
- Adaptability
- Problem solving
- Employee training
- Workplace safety
- Staff management
- Safety awareness
- Policy enforcement
- Inventory management
- Safety reviews
- Staff supervision
- Policy and procedure enforcement
- Flexible schedule
- Shift paperwork completion
Timeline
Plant Supervisor/Safety Director
Old Castle Industries
12.2025 - Current
Quality Control Specialist
International Timber & Veneer, LC
01.2025 - 08.2025
First Shift Supervisor
International Timber & Veneer
04.2015 - 01.2025
Slicer Operator
International Timber & Veneer
10.1998 - 04.2015
HS Diploma - undefined
Lakeview HS
48 Hours - Business Management
Thiel College