Randy Chicoine
About Randy Chicoine
Randy Chicoine is a Plant Manager at J.D. Irving, Limited, with extensive experience in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and a background in electrical engineering. He has held various roles in the manufacturing sector, contributing to significant productivity improvements and mentoring numerous professionals in the field.
Current Role at J.D. Irving
Randy Chicoine serves as the Plant Manager at J.D. Irving, Limited, a position he has held since 2021. He operates out of Dixfield, Maine, where he oversees plant operations and management. His responsibilities include ensuring operational efficiency and implementing best practices within the facility.
Previous Experience at ND Paper
Prior to his current role, Randy Chicoine worked at ND Paper as the Vice President and General Manager of Maine Operations from 2015 to 2021. In this capacity, he led various initiatives that focused on operational improvements and productivity enhancements. His leadership contributed to significant savings and efficiency gains within the organization.
Career at James River Corporation and GE
Randy Chicoine began his career as an Electrical Drives and Controls Engineer at GE from 1988 to 1990 in Brewer, Maine. He then transitioned to James River Corporation, where he served as the Electrical and Instrumentation Maintenance Supervisor from 1990 to 1992 in Old Town, Maine. These roles provided him with foundational skills in electrical engineering and maintenance management.
Lean Six Sigma Expertise
Randy Chicoine has extensive experience in Lean Six Sigma methodologies. He played a key role in the initial deployment and integration of the Lean Six Sigma program at the Rumford Mill. He has achieved certification as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from both BMG and NewPage Corporation and has completed advanced training for Master Black Belt certification. He has mentored and coached 30 Green Belts and Rapid Action Leaders, leading projects that resulted in over $8 million in productivity savings.
Training and Development Skills
In addition to his managerial roles, Randy Chicoine serves as a LEAP Rapid Action and Yellow Belt trainer. He has developed advanced data analysis skills using Minitab 16.0, which he applies to enhance operational processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the organizations he has worked for.