Bruce Collins
Spanish Fort,Alabama
Summary
Results-oriented professional with a strong desire to secure a high-level management position. Experienced in leading teams and adept at problem-solving, planning, organizing, and managing budgets. Committed to collaborating with colleagues to achieve key performance indicators while prioritizing safety and maintaining a focus on quality. Seeking an opportunity to contribute expertise in a dynamic work environment that values efficiency and fiscal responsibility.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CAPL Team Manager
Outokumpu Stainless USA
11.2020 - Current
- Team manager of all CAPL activities and team members
- Ensure all safety, quality and production KPI’s are met and ensure a safe working atmosphere
- Responsible for the cost of the CAPL and approve all PR’s
- Hold weekly Staff Meetings to ensure all Engineers and Coordinates are working on projects that directly benefit our top KPI’s and give direction where needed
- Continue to work closely with other departments to ensure good communication and give/ask for assistance when needed
- Ensure WAVE projects are on track and ensure the Director of Operations has all information needed on a daily/weekly/monthly basis
- Hold weekly S&OP meetings to ensure sales and operations are aligned and adjust production as needed
Production Coordinator
Outokumpu Stainless USA
06.2017 - 10.2020
- Responsible for the daily operations of the CAPL line overseeing 4 Shift Leaders, 28 operations team members, 2 maintenance coordinators and 12 mechanics/electricians
- Ensure daily the production needs of the line are met and that the CAPL line is on pace for their monthly production goals
- Work closely with Quality, Engineering, Planning and Maintenance to ensure all CAPL needs are met and to ensure CI projects are on track
- Involved in all RCFA meetings to ensure proper root cause is found and corrective actions are accurate
- Ensure 5S projects are maintained and perform several LPA checks each week
- Work closely with Manufacturing Excellence on many projects including OEE, Green Belt A3’s, OHI and OPI
Production Line Manager
Best Home Furnishings
07.2016 - 06.2017
- In charge of the daily operations of the Recliner Division, Line #3 which includes 85 operators
- Ensure all pre-assembly of each part is being done in a timely manner and line progress is not interrupted
- Also ensure all parts needed to build the chair back are pre-staged which also ensures the line continues to flow without the loss of production
Technology Manager, Pickling
AK Steel Corporation
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Directly in charge of all process trials for both the APL and CPL
- Reporting to me are 4 process engineers, one Level II engineer as well as the Quality/Safety Coordinator
- In charge of ensuring the FMEA’s are current and up to date, reviewing each quarterly
- Champion weekly root cause and corrective action meetings for all quality issues and maintenance delays
- Heavily involved in new automotive product development for both Carbon and Stainless steels
- Also continue to work with Operations each day
Operations Manager, Pickling
AK Steel Corporation
05.2011 - 06.2015
- Over the APL, CPL and Receiving
- Reporting directly to me were 4 Shift Leads, 2 Day Managers, 72 Operators and 38 CB&I employees, our contracted maintenance organization
- Heavily involved in the budgeting for both the APL and CPL which is approximately 8 million a month total
- Worked every day with Planning to ensure the product was scheduled and produced on time
APL Day Manager
AK Steel Corporation
01.2010 - 05.2011
- In charge of the day to day operation of the Annealing and Pickling Line
- Kept track of consumables and ensured each were reordered when needed while ensuring too much of an item was not ordered
- Worked hand in hand with maintenance to ensure the line equipment was kept in good working order and was heavily involved in the planning of outages on a monthly basis
- Led the operations crews on all outages to ensure each outage was a success and that the production line was started up on time, every time
Shift Manager, Pickling
AK Steel Corporation
11.2003 - 01.2010
- Managed 12 hour, 4 on 4 off, day/night rotating shifts for the Rockport Works Pickling department
- Was responsible for two production lines (APL and CPL) which included 15 operators, Receiving which included 3 operators and Maintenance, which included 5 maintenance techs
- As a shift manager, was responsible for ensuring all operators were up to date on all SOP’s, JSHA’s and TWI’s; ensured production goals were met; troubleshot any issues both quality and production in a timely manner; delegated work and called in extra support when needed
Process Engineer, Chemical, Galvanizing Line
AK Steel Corporation
09.2000 - 11.2003
- In charge of the chemical processes for the Continue Galvanizing Line at Rockport Works which includes Phosphate and Chromate treatments
- Also was in charge of the Caustic Cleaner, Temper Mill, Tension Leveler and Hydrostatic Oiler
- Was also heavily involved in the testing and approval process for Toyota Phosphate which was accepted and is now a current process
Production Tech
AK Steel Corporation
06.1998 - 09.2000
- In charge of the processes of the Annealing and Pickling Line which included: Titrations of HF and HNO3 acids as well as NaOH; Shot blasters; NOx scrubber; Skin Pass Mill, Shot blaster and Cooling Section Baghouse operation; PCRS treatment which includes titrating samples ensuring Cr6 had been converted to Cr3
- Also in charge of the Annealing Furnace
Crew Lead
Millmade, INC
08.1994 - 06.1998
- Directly in charge of a 5 man night crew in a leading cabinet making facility
- Nightly responsibility of ensuring quotas were met and stocks were replenished for the upcoming day shift
Education
EET Associates Degree -
ITT Technical Institute
Newburgh, IN06.1998
Skills
- Teamwork
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Planning
- Delegation
- Communication
- Cost Control
- Staff development
- Negotiation and conflict resolution
Accomplishments
Recieved the Outkumpu Innovation Award for Sustaniability
Certification
Certificate of Achievement : Dale Carnegie Course Skills for Success
Timeline
CAPL Team Manager
Outokumpu Stainless USA
11.2020 - Current
Production Coordinator
Outokumpu Stainless USA
06.2017 - 10.2020
Production Line Manager
Best Home Furnishings
07.2016 - 06.2017
Technology Manager, Pickling
AK Steel Corporation
06.2015 - 07.2016
Operations Manager, Pickling
AK Steel Corporation
05.2011 - 06.2015
APL Day Manager
AK Steel Corporation
01.2010 - 05.2011
Shift Manager, Pickling
AK Steel Corporation
11.2003 - 01.2010
Process Engineer, Chemical, Galvanizing Line
AK Steel Corporation
09.2000 - 11.2003
Production Tech
AK Steel Corporation
06.1998 - 09.2000
Crew Lead
Millmade, INC
08.1994 - 06.1998
Certificate of Achievement : Dale Carnegie Course Skills for Success
EET Associates Degree -
ITT Technical Institute
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