Shane Cowgill
Hartford City,Indiana
Summary
Dynamic environmental management professional with experience at New-Indy Containerboard, skilled in problem-solving and team leadership. Proven track record in streamlining operations and enhancing safety protocols. Adept at data analysis and recordkeeping, with a commitment to achieving operational excellence and fostering collaboration in fast-paced environments. Actively pursuing Class C Wastewater Certification.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern Environmental Manager
New-Indy Containerboard
03.2025 - Current
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Working on getting my Class C Wastewater Certification.
- Open to any and all jobs out in the effluent area.
- Enjoy problem solving and helping the area out.
Assistant Paper Machine Superintendent
New-Indy Containerboard
02.2024 - 03.2025
- Supported project coordination and smooth workflow by coordinating materials, inspections, and contractor actions.
- Managed complete construction process to maximize quality, cost-controls and efficiency.
- Reviewed plans and inspected ongoing construction to keep work in line with project goals.
- Stepped up during foreman's absence to answer questions and delegate project tasks to employees.
- Investigated and reported on accidents, injuries and near-miss incidents.
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
- Worked with Maintenance to help schedule and carry out shutdowns.
- PTO Approval and Posting.
Set-up Foreman
New-Indy Containerboard
02.2022 - 02.2024
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for jobs.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.
Lab Tech
New-Indy Containerboard
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Performed testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
- Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
- Maintained documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Helped manage the Effluent area.
Extra Man
New Indy Containerboard
08.2007 - 04.2021
- Had to know each job at the paper mill.
- Troubleshooting of the machine and other areas.
- Help assist the foremen during shutdowns and other issues on the machine.
- To be able to retain knowledge from all the jobs.
Corrections Officer
Blackford County Sheriff's Office
08.2004 - 08.2007
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Sanctioned regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks and cell assessments.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents.
Education
No Degree - Certificate in Production Management.
Indiana Tech
Fort Wayne, IN07-2022
No Degree - Teacher
Anderson University
Anderson, IN04-2007
Skills
- Presentations
- Scheduling
- Recordkeeping
- Data entry
- Computer skills
- Attention to detail
- Fast learner
- Dependable and reliable
- Flexible schedule
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Collaboration
- Team leadership
- Shift scheduling
- Work prioritization
- Goal setting
- Policy implementation
Certification
- Indiana Tech. Certificate in Production Management
- Awarded July 17th, 2022
Timeline
Intern Environmental Manager
New-Indy Containerboard
03.2025 - Current
Assistant Paper Machine Superintendent
New-Indy Containerboard
02.2024 - 03.2025
Set-up Foreman
New-Indy Containerboard
02.2022 - 02.2024
Lab Tech
New-Indy Containerboard
04.2021 - 01.2022
Extra Man
New Indy Containerboard
08.2007 - 04.2021
Corrections Officer
Blackford County Sheriff's Office
08.2004 - 08.2007
No Degree - Certificate in Production Management.
Indiana Tech
No Degree - Teacher
Anderson University