- Ensure safe operation of all equipment, training of associates as necessary, and the prompt reporting and investigation of all safety concerns- Balance safety, quality, productivity, cost, and morale to achieve positive results in all areas with a focus on continuous improvement- Ensure effective employee relations through coaching and development and resolve employee issues through problem resolution- Inspect materials, products, and equipment to detect defects or malfunctions- Determine the best problem-solving methods resulting in the most effective solutions- Ensure all associates adhere to good manufacturing practices and standards- Ensure all production, quality, and maintenance systems are in working order- Analyze performance trends and take corrective action to meet plant KPI goals- Oversee training to increase employees' skills and capabilities- Ensure company procedures and policies are enforced- Complete budgets and requests for funding in support of plant needs- Provide performance reviews

- Planned and established work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet daily goals- Ensured effective employee relations through coaching and development and resolved employee issues through problem resolution and conferred with management for guidance in resolving employee complaints and/or grievances- Developed and/or implemented training plans to increase employees' skills and capabilities- Read and analyzed charts, work orders, maintenance, and production schedules in order to meet customer requirements- Conferred with other supervisors and managers to coordinate operations and activities throughout the operation- Inspected materials, product, and equipment to detect defects or malfunctions- Ensured all associates adhere to production and processing standards- Ensured all production, quality, and maintenance systems are in working order- Recommended improvement ideas in all areas- Recorded and maintained records as required- Oversaw instruction, implementation and enforcement of policies as they relate to employees- Analyzed and resolved work problems in an efficient and effective manner- Ensured the work area was properly maintained and organized

• Supervised blast furnace production at #5,6,7 (Indiana Harbor) and C/D (Burns Harbor) furnaces• Enforced safety regulations, conducted daily safety communications, monitored monthly safety activity, and conducted safety inspections as needed• Created and implemented new lock-out/tag-out procedures• Used, wrote, reviewed, and analyzed JHAs/JSAs to identify potential and actual physical, chemical, and other types of hazards in the workplace to keep all employees safe• Ensured proper storage and usage of raw materials for blast furnace and sinter plant• Monitored blast furnace fuels including coal injection, coke, natural gas and oxygen and inspected materials, products, and equipment to detect defects or equipment malfunctions• Investigated and troubleshooted operational issues• Collaborated with other supervisors to coordinate operations and maintenance activities within or between departments• Directed and coordinated the activities of a union represented work crew• Maintained a housekeeping program to ensure a safe, clean, and productive facility• Demonstrated equipment operations and work and safety procedures to new employees• Planned and established work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals

• Responded first to all medical emergencies• Administered first aid and provided basic as well as advanced medical care• Utilized skills to organize, prioritize and multi-task efficiently

• Assisted and trained athletes to develop new skills• Prepared training programs to meet the needs of each athlete• Communicated effectively with athletes

• Enforced security measures to ensure safety in the courtroom• Maintained control of witnesses during courtroom proceedings• Supervised the Judge Jeffery A. Harkin Graffiti Removal Program