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Larry Hickman

63 Swoope Drive East, Columbus, Mississippi, 39702


Telephone: 662-328-1807 (Home); 662-889-7260 (Cell)
Email:

Professional Objective
To secure a position within a world leading company that offers a chance for gro
wth and advancement. One that would allow me to best utilize my managerial, tech
nical, educational, analytical, and business skills for the betterment of the co
mpany.
Summary
A team leader & team player with over 20 years of experience in the paper indust
ry supporting systems, managing, installing, configuring, modifying, and trouble
shooting operating systems. Additional expertise in a number of programs such as
SAP program, QIS quality program, and PI systems. Also experience with ISO 9000
. Background also includes, strengths in organizational, written and oral commun
ication, technology, project management, critical thinking, troubleshooting, pro
blem analysis and resolution, customer service, and personnel management/trainin
g skills. Act as a role model and a leader in all safety aspects. In charge of #
1 Paper Machine Stock Prep, and Thermo Mechanical Pulping Operations on a day to
day basis. Over 20 years experience in this field.
Career Summary
2007-2010 Domtar Paper Company
Team Leader
1 Provide direct supervision for team members
2 Help build and direct outage plans
3 Ensure that all team members on the crew are working safely and practicing saf
e work habits
4 Responsible for crew and individual performance of team members relative to sa
fety, preventative and corrective maintenance of assets, cost management, asset
downtime, morale and environmental goals
5 Resource for timely resolution of team member issues and/or complaints
6 Maintain an open communication line with all team members and other maintenanc
e leadership to ensure all messages are being communicated correctly and accurat
ely
7 Ensure that each team member is properly trained relative to the positions and
tasks they are required to perform all the while providing motivation as a lead
er
8 Technical advisor for problem solving and projects
9 Built Rounds Data Base for Operator Training and education
10 In charge of overseeing thermo mechanical operations as well as stock prep op
erations as well as machine operations. Which includes implementing changes to p
rocess, trials (refiner plate chemical, up grading equipment, grade changes and
quality specs) and all related planned outages.
11 Reviewing each day to day run schedule and insuring that operators have full
knowledge of and understanding of upcoming schedules.
12 Record and track all pulp and chemicals usages along with inventories and all
supplies of #1 Paper Machine, Stock Prep and Thermo Mechanical Area.
13 Communicate to Production Manager daily progress, issues, and maintenance nee
ds.
14 Assist in, or order needed supplies.
15 Write needed work orders to related Stock Prep and Machine equipment.
Weyerhaeuser Company, Columbus, Mississippi
Team Leader
1 Provide direct supervision for team members
2 Help build and direct outage plans
3 Ensure that all team members on the crew are working safely and practicing saf
e work habits
4 Responsible for crew and individual performance of team members relative to sa
fety, preventative and corrective maintenance of assets, cost management, asset
downtime, morale and environmental goals
5 Resource for timely resolution of team member issues and/or complaints
6 Maintain an open communication line with all team members and other maintenanc
e leadership to ensure all messages are being communicated correctly and accurat
ely
7 Ensure that each team member is properly trained relative to the positions and
tasks they are required to perform all the while providing motivation as a lead
er
8 Technical advisor for problem solving and projects
Weyerhaeuser Company, Columbus, Mississippi
Technician
* Operate a paper mill with safety as the prime consideration
* Monitor instrumentation and the operation of equipment
* Make adjustments to keep system process variables such as flows, temper
atures and pressures within acceptable ranges
* Detect potential and actual problems and take corrective action to prev
ent the interruption of system operations
* Analyze operational trends and take corrective actions
* Use standard operating procedures to start/stop production equipment
* Maintain communication with other operators, maintenance and the manage
ment
* Keeping daily logs and quality records while helping team meet regular
goals and scheduled outages
Nekoosa Paper Company, Ashdown, Arkansas
Technician/6th Hand 62 Paper Machine, Winder Assist/Material Handler
* Recorded, delivered, and replenished related supplies in a variety of consumer
areas
* Carried out related duties which help to increase my knowledge
* Loads or unloads goods from inbound or outbound areas
* Received arriving goods for cargo space and record them
* Communicated with seniors if any problem regarding material handling
Davis Lumber Company, Ashdown, Arkansas
Assistant Manager
1 Focusing on and implementing daily store operations
2 Selling and providing professional customer service to contractors.
3 Overseeing inventory, sales and profit.
4 Supervising employees, handling sales transactions, inventory control
.

Training
1998 Learning for Leaders, Mississippi State University
1998 Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Weyerhaeuser
1999 Manage with Confidence, Mississippi State University
REFERENCES
Kevin Mason-Process Manager Domtar Columbus (205) 373-2460
Jeff McKee- Process Owner Domtar Columbus (662) 574-6990
Donnie Miller-Asten/Johnson Service (225) 978-0223

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