Wanda Clossey

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Auburn, Maine, United States

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About me
Chemical engineer, production manager, and team leader with sound organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
Education
- University of Maine
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  Bachelor of Science (BS) Chemical Engineering
Experience
- Boise Inc.
  Nov 1986 - Oct 1989
  Assisted with the development of a chemical management software package for Boise's paper mills. I provided installation and training on the operation of the system at 14 paper manufacturing facilities throughout the US. Responsible for coating operations, chemical application systems, and product development activities on two recycled paperboard machines.
  - Chemical Managment Coordinator
    Jan 1989 - Oct 1989
  - Process Engineer
    Nov 1986 - Dec 1988
- Rock-Tenn Company
  Nov 1989 - Dec 2011
  Responsible for managing all aspects of a 100% recycled uncoated paperboard manufacturing facility including sales, budgets and finance, production operations, capital improvements, quality control, as well as facility environmental and safety compliance.Coordinated and participated in Six Sigma improvement initiatives for the facility. Provided operational and technical support for the facility. Provided annual internal safety and environmental compliance audits at seven paper mills and one converting operation. Reviewed local, state, federal and OSHA compliance programs for site applicability and facility compliance. Responsible for mill coating operations on two paper machines. Coordinated product development activities and machine trials and managed the mill chemical application systems.
  - General Manager
    Sept 1997 - Dec 2011
  - Technical Director/Assistant Superintendent
    Jul 1992 - Aug 1997
  - Environmental Coordinator, Mill Division
    Jan 1992 - Jan 1995
  - Process Engineer
    Nov 1989 - Jun 1992
- FiberMark
  Mar 2013 - Apr 2014
  Paper Machine Department Manager
  Responsible for production operations on a specialty recycled paperboard machine. Responsible for raw material sourcing and procurement. Supported safety, Research & Development, product quality and continuous improvement activities.
- Lydall
  Jul 2014 - Aug 2017
  Production Manager
  Managed, directed, and coordinated activities for production operations manufacturing wet laid non-woven filtration media. Supported key initiatives for the facility including safety, product quality, machine productivity, and continuous improvements using Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques.
- ND Paper Mills
  Apr 2018 - May 2020
  Senior Process Engineer
  Provide technical service to the paper machine areas - including process optimization, product development, and cost reduction initiatives.Perform environmental compliance activities for the mill - air, water, and solid waste. Support product stewardship initiatives for the facility.
- Pixelle Specialty Solutions
  Oct 2021 - Oct 2022
  Product Development Engineer
- Procter & Gamble
  Oct 2022 - now
  - NA FemCare Packaging Development
    Oct 2023 - now
  - Business Leader
    May 2023 - Sept 2023
  - Process Leader
    Oct 2022 - Apr 2023
Licenses & Certifications
- Six Sigma Black Belt
  Rock-Tenn Company
  Jan 2010
- Six Sigma and the Organization (Advanced)
  Coursera
  Nov 2020
  View certificate
- Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate I
  Coursera
  Oct 2020
  View certificate
- Hazmat & Waste Ground Shipper Certification (DOT)
  Lion Technology Inc.
  Sept 2018
- Excel Skills for Business: Essentials
  Coursera
  Sept 2020
  View certificate
- Six Sigma Define and Measure (Advanced)
  Coursera
  Nov 2020
  View certificate
- Six Sigma Analyze Phase (Advanced)
  Coursera
  Dec 2020
  View certificate