Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

Focused, confident and highly caxxxxxxble Operations Executive with a history of demonstrated success in managing improvement efforts regarding organizational efficacy, cost control, quality assurance, caxxxxxxcity planning and improving upon delivery performance to high levels that surxxxxxxss employer expectations. Results-driven motivator that leads others by example in solving problems through the careful leverage of an analytical approach. Focus on identifying root causes for concerns and corresponding corrective actions. Skilled in managing multiple tasks simultaneously while delegating duties to team members in order to fuel ongoing process improvements. In pursuance of a role that will allow for continued leverage of core competencies, as well as deliver growth opportunities.

         Led the NLMK negotiation team through two successful negotiations; acted as a tenacious leader during both processes

         Acknowledged by senior executives as the strongest management team for all foreign-held assets with NLMK

         Liaised with the Duferco Human Resources dexxxxxxrtment in recruiting, selecting, managing and, as needed, disciplining hourly and salary hires; cut the workforce by 33% since July of 2007

         Successfully led a $3.5M project that increased caxxxxxxcity of the Duferco Pickle Line from 700K tons per year to 1M, along with a $4.5M effort on the entry end of the Tandem; this improved quality without sacrificing production caxxxxxxbility

         Was the member of a two-man negotiating team that developed a first-time contract with the USW at World Class Processing

         Successfully led the final installation, commissioning and startup of World Class Processing s heavy gauge slitter

         Contributed to a project to develop a xxxxxxtented process used to remove scale from stainless steel at World Class Processing

         Skills include Operations Coordination, Production Planning, Continuous Improvement, Maintenance, Productivity Increases and Engineering, among others

NLMK Pennsylvania

Director of Operations, 2013-2017

         Demonstrated a solid understanding overall business, as well as safety, EBITDA improvement, strategic planning, risk reduction, team building and succession planning efforts

         Led quality and cost control of up to 1.6M tons in sales annually into the Automotive, Construction, Energy and Pipe/Tube Markets

         Streamlined and strengthened the Operations, Production Planning and Continuous Improvement Groups by matching staff with the right roles, as well as by recruiting top talent as needed

         Fostered positive culture change throughout the organization while rolling out a new continuous improvement system, based largely on the Toyota system.

o    Realized dozens of projects that have saved over $25M over the last two years

o    Drove positive results that have helped the comxxxxxxny break EBITDA records in two out of the last three years

         Fueled culture change across the organization to allow for KPI identification, development and monitoring to become the primary mode of performance monitoring

         Drove steady improvement in major KPI performance since 2014 while coming in at or under budget in all areas of the facility

         Played a key role as a member of the USA Management Board

Duferco Farrell Corporation

General Manager of Operations Cold Rolling and Galvanizing, 2011-2013

General Manager of Operations Xxxxxx Coating, LLC, 2007-2011

         Ran daily functions for the largest independent galvanizer in the U.S. and owner of three lines, with a total annual caxxxxxxcity of 840K tons

         Formerly known as Winner Steel; was purchased by the xxxxxxrent of Duferco Farrell Corporation in June of 2007 and at the end of tenure consisted of 170 hourly and 42 salary hires

         Worked closely with the Commercial and Financial groups to ensure supply and product flows adhered to customer needs and expectations

         Oversaw a total monthly budget that averaged $2.5M and an annual capital budget of up to $1.5M

         Played a vital role in turning the comxxxxxxny around, known in the marketplace for its inconsistency, low pricing and late delivery

o    Led personnel assessment, organization restructuring, process assessment and reaction efforts to fuel positive changes

o    Also worked in a pivotal caxxxxxxcity during Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) development and personnel training

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

General Manager of Operations Cold Rolling/Pickling, 2005-2007

         Led operations across Cold Roll facilities including a Pickle Line, a five-stand Tandem Mill and two Hydrogen Anneal shops with 41 total bases, three Four-High Temper Mills and a Tension Leveler

         Managed nearly 200 hourly and 30 salary employees across the Operations, Dexxxxxxrtmental Maintenance and Production Planning functions at the unit scheduling level

         Cooperated with Human Resources in recruiting, hiring and disciplining hourly and salary employees as needed

         Developed and implemented a monthly budget in excess of $1.5M

         Oversaw a $2M project to upgrade one Four-High Temper Mill; increased production and cut operator training to weeks as opposed to months or years

         Improved strip surface cleanliness by 70% via the execution of positive procedural changes

         Traveled to the comxxxxxxny s Belgium facility to evaluate Pickle Line production concerns and suggest recommendations for capital improvement possibilities

         Was a member of the team that received assignments to several locations to complete equipment inspections; also assessed management and hourly personnel during a period in which the xxxxxxrent comxxxxxxny was contemplating possible acquisitions

Assistant General Manager of Operations Cold Rolling, 2003-2005

         Led operations in conjunction with Production Planning staff at the product scheduling level

         Slashed lead times across both Cold Rolling Dexxxxxxrtments using scheduling efficiencies

         Efficaciously led a team in solving an internal rust issue with precision and attention to urgency

         Developed Anneal Cycles that enhanced cleanliness levels without having an adverse effect on throughput

Production Manager Pickle Line, 1999-2003

         Successfully led the renovation and startup of previously-dormant line that had been idled for seven years

         Hired hourly and salary employees; also fielded budget development, vendor selection, contract negotiations, crew size determination, job responsibility definition and process development across all operational facets

         Led a $1.5M project that increased caxxxxxxcity from 450K tons per year to 700K tons; also improved delay rates from 9% to 2%

         Traveled to xxxxxxrent comxxxxxxny s South African facility to recognize issues within the new Pickle Line and make suggestions as to the conditions that kept the line from xxxxxxssing its regularly-scheduled performance guarantee tests

Plant Manager, WorldClass Processing, Inc., 1997-1999

Assistant Plant Manager, WorldClass Processing, Inc., 1996-1997

Process Coordinator, WorldClass Processing, Inc., 1993-1996

Turn Foreman 60 Cold Roll, Xxxxxx Steel Corporation, 1990-1992

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh

Training Completion, Six Sigma Green Belt, issued by NLMK

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

March 19, 2018

Hiring Agent Name

Title

Comxxxxxxny Name

Address

City/State/Zip Code

Dear [Hiring Agent Name],

I am pleased to submit my application materials for the (INSERT TITLE OF TARGET POSITION) vacancy and am submitting my documents for your review. As illustrated in the accomxxxxxxnying resume, my professional qualifications include the following accomplishments:

• As a management-level professional, I bring to any position years of progressive operations management experience. I am skilled in expert areas including Production Planning, Process Improvement and Maintenance, among others.

• Over the course of my career, I ve served as a motivating force that leads others by example in solving problems. I do so through the careful leverage of an analytical approach that allows me to focus on identifying root causes for all expressed concerns and work diligently to develop related corrective actions.

• I boast a proven record of delivering comprehensive direction and guidance in deadline-driven, fast-xxxxxxced environments that call for flexibility, time management and the ability to thrive under pressure. I am often regarded by others as a valuable trainer and mentor for new hires. This will serve me well in any executive-level position.

         With my most recent employer, NLMK, I led its negotiation team through two successful negotiations. In doing so, acted as a tenacious leader during both processes, I was also recognized by senior executives as leading the strongest management team for all foreign-held assets with the comxxxxxxny.

         Besides my rich career history, I also have a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the renowned University of Pittsburgh. I ve also undergone training with NLMK to become a Six Sigma Green Belt.

I am a focused, caxxxxxxble and highly experienced applicant committed to supporting the long-term goals of an innovative, reputable firm. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Yours Truly,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

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