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Perform iron production process mapping and analysis; assess systems and process effectiveness. Recommend process changes to improve process capability, investigate and resolve casting defects.Analyze data from processes using Six Sigma tools to enable statistically sound adjustments.Mentor and coach engineers, and production personnel and serve as technical expert in process development and control areas.

Introduce melting process improvements as measured by efficiency, cycle time and quality criteria. Initiate and develop concepts for improved processes especially future (s)melting technologies.Mentor and coach engineers, serve as technical expert in process development and control areas.Analyze, plan and implement process improvements for a mature high volume centrifugal iron casting process.

Developed and increased alloy product sales, in a leading international business.Provide technical support by recognising best practices for techniques and processes and introduce them to system owners.Developed strong partnerships through cooperative technical support for customers and stakeholders. Manage defect analysis service for customers to improve their production OEE.Work with management to align projects to business strategy and objectives.Broad technical expertise covering Steel, Iron, Ferroalloy (s)melting processes including Minerals and Refractories.Develop and present technical training programs for peers and management personnel.