Senior Vice President, Operations at WestRock Company
Alpharetta, Georgia
Rock-Tenn Company
Director, Production Planning
May 2012 to May 2015
Norcross, GA
Rock-Tenn Company
Director, Purchasing Shared Services
November 2009 to May 2012
Norcross, GA
Rock-Tenn Company
Director, Transportation and Logistics
June 2006 to November 2009
Norcross, GA
Rock-Tenn Company
Six Sigma Black Belt
October 2003 to June 2006
WestRock Company
Vice President, Supply Chain
May 2015 to April 2018
Norcross, GA
BASF
Process/Operations Engineer
July 2000 to January 2002
Various Locations in MO, MI, AL, and LA
BASF
Process Engineer (Professional Development Program)
July 1999 to July 2000
Various Locations in NJ, MI, and LA
Monsanto
Process/Operations Engineer
August 1994 to May 1996
Greenwood, SC
BASF
Material Planner
January 2002 to October 2003
Greater Detroit Area
WestRock Company
Senior Vice President, Operations
Greater Atlanta Area
WestRock Company
Vice President, Strategic Initiatives
October 2019 to February 2020
Greater Atlanta Area
WestRock Company
Vice President, Acquisition Integration
January 2018 to October 2019
Greater Atlanta Area
Responsible for the production planning management of RockTenn’s containerboard mill system including centralized mill scheduling, sales and operations planning, supply network optimization, supply-demand management, international pulp customer service, by-product sales management, and finished good warehouse management. Responsible for the production planning management of RockTenn’s containerboard mill system including centralized mill scheduling, sales and operations planning, supply network optimization, supply-demand management, international pulp customer service, by-product sales management, and finished good warehouse management.
What company does Chris Cavin work for?
Chris Cavin works for Rock-Tenn Company
What is Chris Cavin's role at Rock-Tenn Company?
Chris Cavin is Director, Production Planning
What industry does Chris Cavin work in?
Chris Cavin works in the Packaging and Containers industry.
💼 Past Experience
Chris Cavin has many years of experience in the production planning and management of containerboard mills. He began his career at WestRock Company in May 2012 as a Senior Vice President, Operations. There, he was responsible for the production planning management of RockTenn’s containerboard mill system, including centralized mill scheduling, sales and operations planning, supply network optimization, supply-demand management, international pulp customer service, by-product sales management, and finished good warehouse management. previous position: Director, Production Planning at Rock-Tenn Company contemporaneous experience: 3 years 1 month at Norcross, GA (May 2012-May 2015), 6 months at Rock-Tenn Company from November 2009-May 2012 (2 years 7 months), 2 years 9 months at BASF in MI, AL, and LA (January 2002- October 2003), 1 year 7 months at Monsanto in SC (August 1994-May 1996), 2 years 9 months at WestRock Company in Greater Atlanta Area (October 2019-February 2020).
🎓 Education
Chris Cavin's education has benefited him in many ways, including his current professional career in Manufacturing. Cavin attended Clemson University, where he earned a BS in Chemical Engineering in 1993. He then went on to receive a cum laude degree from Clemson in 1999. Cavin then went on to work for two years as a chemical engineer for a large manufacturing company. During his two years at the company, he gained a great deal of experience in the field. Cavin then decided to move on to a career in Manufacturing, where he has been working since 2003. Meadowsbach, his current company, is a major Manufacturing company, and Cavin has played a great role in their growth. He has been a part of their manufacturing process from start to finish, and he has been able to provide valuable knowledge and experience to his employees. Cavin is extremely dedicated to his work and is always looking to learn more about new technologies and products. He is constantly looking to improve his skills and knowledge in order to provide the best possible care for his customers.
💡 Technical & Interpersonal Skills
Chris Cavin has over 15 years of experience in the fabrication, packaging, and transportation of paper products. Cavin holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. He has over two years of experience in the Purchasing and IT Branches of WestRock and at Monsanto. Cavin most recently served as Vice President, Strategic Initiatives and Vice President, Acquisition Integration at WestRock Company. In those roles, he was responsible for developing, directing, and executing programs to support WestRock's long-term goals and objectives related to operating footprint, supply chain, and commercial strategy.
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