Jim Butler
About Jim Butler
Jim Butler is the Manager of Manufacturing Systems at Canfor, where he has worked since 2017. He previously held various positions at ConocoPhillips Canada, contributing significantly to project management and system modernization over a span of 12 years.
Current Role at Canfor
Jim Butler serves as the Manager of Manufacturing Systems at Canfor, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he focuses on optimizing manufacturing processes and systems within the organization. His responsibilities include overseeing the implementation of technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency and productivity. Butler's extensive background in information management and systems engineering supports his efforts in driving improvements in manufacturing operations.
Previous Experience at ConocoPhillips Canada
Butler has a significant history with ConocoPhillips Canada, where he held various roles from 2002 to 2016. He began as a Business Analyst in IT Canada, where he developed a prioritization model for IT projects. He then progressed to Supervisor of Business Analysts, managing a team of eight and a budget of $3 million. His role as Director of Information Management Services involved leading the implementation of a data-centric engineering design system, achieving annual savings of $3 million. He also managed a complex multi-million-dollar IM/IT program for a construction mega-project.
Education and Qualifications
Jim Butler studied at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, where he earned a degree in Petroleum Engineering Technology. This educational background provided him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and technology applications, which he has applied throughout his career in various managerial and analytical roles.
Key Projects and Initiatives
Throughout his career, Butler has been involved in several key projects that have contributed to operational improvements. At ConocoPhillips, he played a crucial role in modernizing systems by replacing an aging maintenance management system. He also developed a pipeline of projects aimed at automating and enhancing residual fibre and log scale intake processes, which improved overall operational efficiency.