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Oswego, New York, United States

Responsible for delivering the production plan in the Remelt Department through improvement in Process Control, Quality and ProductivityImproved Melt Cycle time by applying a continuous improvement approach utilizing advanced analytics project to improve the accuracy of the Dynamic Melt Model.Proved Cast Cycle Time reduction by utilizing advanced analytics to optimize the chemistry targets of Recycle Metal.Improving the EHS&Q Management System in Remelt, to bring structure, accountability and accessibility back into the documented system.

Syracuse, New York Area

Initially responsible for the Metal Resources and Recycle Operations in the Oswego Remelt- Metal Receiving- Scrap Inventory Control- Scrap Recycling- BatchingOversaw a 20% increase in Recycle molten metal generation during this period.Then moving on to Melt and Cast, overseeing a 10% improvement in DC cast ingot. Record cast output was achieved in the year ending March 2019.

Syracuse, New York Area

Technical Lead for all Recycling and Metal Recovery processes at Novelis' largest US facility, producing over 550,000 metric tonnes of finished sheet ingot each year.Responsible for process development and problem resolution, increasing productivity, finding innovative solutions to new or existing problems.Process lead for $50M expansion to receive and process over 100,000 metric tonnes of additional customer return process scrap - the world's largest closed loop recycling program in the aluminum industry.Winner of Novelis North America Culture in Action award for Sustainability in fiscal year 2013 by providing an innovative solution to increase the use of internally generated process scrapWinner of the Novelis Global Culture in Action Award for Sustainability in fiscal year 2016 by being a part of the team that drove the successful launch of the worlds largest closed loop recycling program.

Worldwide, Global R&D Role

Reporting to the Director – Molten Metal Processing, coordination and assistance isgiven to Novelis plants worldwide for activities related to Remelt/Casting andRecycling including introduction of new technologies, process development,problem resolution, “Best Practice” sharing, and manufacturing improvements tomaximize operational performance and competitive advantage Achievements include improvement in can plant rejects through Novelis plantprocess audits and audits of sheet ingot suppliers to Novelis rolling mills.Reduction in ingot crack rate through improvements in DC Casting Water control.Improved recycle furnace output due to improved circulation and processingmethod. Development of techniques to alter ingot shape to improve casthouseand hot mill recoveries.

Warrington, Cheshire, United Kingdom

Technical Support for 140,000 tons per annum Aluminum Recycling and CastingFacility. Developing and implementing Process and Quality Initiatives to ensurethat the Plant meets or exceeds its business objectives. Supervise the Laboratoryfacilities. Provide Customer Support. Site Radiation Protection Supervisor. Achievements include Reduction in Process Rejection Rate from 5% in 1995 to2.5% in Ingot Products. Process Operator Training to assist in the reduction ofrejections. Introduction and development of new technologies such as in-line andfurnace degassing systems, second quantometer instrument, pulsed waterretrofit. Reduction in Customer Complaint Rate from 1% in 1995 to 0.10% in2006. Fundamental recycling furnace operation optimization.

Falkirk, United Kingdom

Technical support for aluminum and aluminum alloy coil production. Customertechnical support and Liaison for specialty coil products used in a variety ofindustries from pharmaceuticals and cosmetics to light bulb manufacture, in boththe domestic and wider export markets. Achievements include Initiation of improved "quality" communication betweenCustomer, Order Processing, Scheduling and the Process Operators aimed atraising the customer's perception of a quality product. Initiated a review of thespecialty products area of the business to further develop potential benefits inrecovery and efficiency.

Falkirk, United Kingdom

Technical support for 30,000 t.p.a. casting facility, Product development forAerospace and Automotive alloys, Analytical laboratory, Production management /supervision of 21 operators, Production control (order processing/scheduling),Maintenance and development of (ISO9002) quality system, Liaison with sheetand ingot customers Achievements include Team briefings introduced in conjunction Remelt Manageraimed at improving communications. Carried out process operator training for thequantometer (analytical instrument) to improve the flexibility of the workforce.