Lonnie Streitberger

253-278-2840 Lstreitberger@msn.com

General Manager
Highly motivated and results-oriented Manager, with over 25 years of experience in all facets of sales
management, operations management, budgeting and forecasting. Full P&L responsibility with 56
employees, 4 direct reports, an annual budget of $7 million and annual sales of $13-14 million dollars.
Strengths include of business-to-business sales management, understanding key metrics that drive results
for financial improvements, sustained financial performance and operational excellence.

Experienced Leader with full P&L responsibility.

Proven track record in growing sales and exceeding financial performance.
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills, leading to facility financial improvements.
Accomplished at managing multiple projects while working under stringent deadlines.
Trained and knowledgeable in Environmental, Health & Safety, and Department of Transportation
compliance.

Professional Experience
Independent Contractor Tacoma, WA

2014 Present
Responsible for working with customers to improve their earnings through increased revenue from their recycling
programs as well as making recommendations on operational improvements.
Sell recyclable materials Domestically and Internationally
Educate and train customers on the value of reducing their waste.
Recommend equipment that would help in processing and packaging of recyclable materials
Worked with customers to help them identify ways to reduce their operating costs and improve production.
Successfully interacted with customers to ensure that provided services and support enhance the overall value of the
recycling programs.

International Paper Kent, WA

2012 2014

Plant General Manager

Responsible for Production, Maintenance, Transportation, Sales and all Health and Safety programs.
Accountable for leading the development and execution of both the sales and operational strategies for the facility.
Motivated Sales Team to grow volumes and increase margins by $30k per month.
Encouraged employee development by initiating challenging assignments while providing continuous performance
feedback to ensure goals and expectations were met.
Implemented pricing and operational processes, which improved year over year profit by $300k.
Developed comprehensive 5-year budgets, including sales projections and operational cost projections.
Successfully managed manufacturing equipment installations projects on time and on budget.
Worked with other plants in the business to reduce their operating costs and improve production.
Successfully interacted with other segments of the corporation to ensure the business provided services and support to
enhance the overall value of the recycling business to the corporation.

International Paper Kent. WA

2008 2012

Plant Manager - (International Paper acquired Weyerhaeuser in August 2008)

Responsible for leading all aspects of the manufacturing operation and transportation departments including the
development of production scheduling, equipment and facility maintenance, safety programs and budgeting.
Implemented standardized operational processes to optimize production.
Managed all capital projects from conception to completion.
Reduced Labor costs by 8%
Improved Health and Safety programs.
Worked closely with the Regional Sales Manager and Sales Team to increase the customer base and maintain the
existing customers by providing a value proposition that included excellent customer service.

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International Paper Salt Lake City, UT

2006 2008

Plant Manager

Responsible for leading all aspects of the manufacturing operation and transportation departments including the
development of production scheduling, equipment and facility maintenance, safety programs and budgeting.
Implemented standardized operational processes to optimize production.
Managed capital project with a budget of $1.4 million came in under budget by 200k
Improved safety operating procedures.
Worked closely with the Sales Manager and Sales Team to increase the customer base and maintain the existing
customers by providing a value proposition that included excellent customer service.

Weyerhaeuser Salt Lake City, UT

1997 2006

Operations Manager/Superintendent

A key member of Plant Management Team, responsible for aspects of the plant and trucking operations including
employee selection and orientation, annual evaluations, safety, quality, process improvement, production scheduling,
inventory management, maintenance, and Customer service.
Reduced operating costs by 43% per month emphasizing communication, employee involvement and reliable
processes.
Implemented an equipment maintenance process, resulting in improved customer satisfaction.
Assisted in the development of the annual plant, trucking and maintenance budgets.
Wrote capital requests for mobile equipment, commercial vehicles and production equipment.
1989 1997

Weyerhaeuser - Beaverton OR
Trucking Lead

A key member of the Plant production and Trucking team.

Was responsible for understanding and be able to perform all Production and Trucking jobs including Supervision.
Also filled in as needed for the Traffic Coordinator.
Facilitated small group activities that optimized plant and trucking processes.
Coordinated safety activities, including safety meetings and standard operating procedures.
Maintain records as required by the Department of Transportation and company policy.

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Technical Skills

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SAP
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Distinctive Training
Positive Management Leadership Inc. (Labor Relations)
Dimensions of Professional Selling,
Internal IP Environmental Health and Safety auditor
Internal IP Department of Transportation auditor
Core Concepts in Safety & Health University of Utah

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