As an Area Manager of Operations, I've been taking charge of a wide range of tasks across various departments like EAF, LMF, VTD, and Caster. My eyes are always on the prize, focusing on the potential outcomes we can achieve.Strategic planning, sharp business judgment, and efficient project management are my go-to tools, but I never forget the importance of continuous improvement and upholding strict safety standards.My Key Contributions for this role:• Delivered effective guidance and direction to team of more than 80 dedicated colleagues for optimal performance.• Achieved 83% reduction in OSHA recordables, implementing robust safety measures and fostering culture of workplace safety.• Spearheaded 27% increase in productivity through implementation of streamlined processes, effective resource allocation, and performance optimization strategies.• Demonstrated exceptional operational excellence by achieving notable yield increase of over 1%, driving cost savings and enhancing overall production efficiency.

As a Melting-Casting Day Supervisor, I love strategizing and implementing efficient operations and maintenance to achieve the best possible performance. I'm a firm believer in teamwork, and I make sure to collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless integration.Finding the right talent is crucial, and I'm actively involved in the recruitment process to handpick top-notch professionals for our team. My Key Contributions for this role:• Enhanced teammate skillsets through comprehensive training and professional development.• Cultivated team focused on safety, quality, and cost efficiency, driving successful outcomes.

As a Melting-Casting Shift Supervisor, I've focused on building a safety, quality, and cost-oriented team that delivers amazing outcomes. Our efforts led to increased customer satisfaction, better efficiency, and lower costs. I've also fostered efficient communication between melting, casting, and rolling departments, which helped enhance collaboration, speed up production times, reduce waste, and improve product quality.My Key Contributions for this role:• Mentored and supported team members in personal and professional growth, resulting in increasing retention rates, and promoting culture of continuous learning.• Drove continuous process improvements that enhance safety, quality, and profitability, resulting in improved workplace safety, reduced defects, and increased profitability.

While serving as a Plate Finishing Shift Supervisor, I was dedicated to developing my team's leadership and technical skills, creating a more competent and effective workforce. By implementing continuous process improvements, we were able to enhance safety, quality, and profitability – resulting in reduced waste, improved product quality, and increased profitability.My Key Contributions for this role:• Collaborated with crew members and other departments to coordinate safety, production, and maintenance schedules, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced downtime.• Provided support to teammates to facilitate personal and professional growth and development, resulting in increased job satisfaction and retention rates.

As an Interim Plate Finishing Shift Supervisor and Meltshop Lead, I continued to build a skilled workforce and collaborated with other crews and departments to coordinate safety, production, and maintenance schedules. This cooperation led to increased efficiency and reduced downtime.My Key Contributions for this role:• Increased job satisfaction and retention rates by providing support to teammates and facilitating personal and professional growth and development.• Enhanced safety, quality, and profitability, resulting in reduced waste, improved product quality, and increased profitability.• Facilitated coordination of safety and production between EAF, LMF, and Caster, resulting in increased efficiency, reduced downtime, and improved workplace safety.

Supervised and monitored daily activities and progress of all areas within refractory department, ensuring safe work environment for all teammates and high-quality output. Collaborated in facilitating monthly safety walkthroughs of refractory area, promoting culture of safety and continuous improvement in workplace. Developed team members' leadership and technical skills, resulting in a more competent and effective workforce. Provided support to teammates to facilitate personal and professional growth and development, resulting in increased job satisfaction and retention rates.My Key Contributions for this role:• Managed EAF furnace re-lines with materials and refractory manpower, with support from EAF & LMF teammates, resulting in well-coordinated and efficient process.• Implemented continuous process improvements that enhance safety, quality, and profitability, resulting in reduced waste, improved product quality, and increased profitability.• Collaborated with other crews and departments to coordinate safety, production, and maintenance schedules, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced downtime.• Oversaw all refractory consignment accounts with company vendors, ensuring account accuracy and product conformance, leading to improved vendor relationships and better procurement outcomes.