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Gerald Webster

Middletown,OH

Summary

I have worked in the steel industry for 34 years. I am familiar with all aspects of the steel making process. I am familiar with wire products, desul products and any materials required in the steel making process and why they are used.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Caster Shift Manager

AK Steel-Cleveland Cliffs Middletown Works
06.2013 - Current
  • Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
  • Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
  • Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
  • Coached crew members to optimize performance and motivate toward more efficient work.

Field Inspector

Self Employed
07.2001 - 06.2013
  • Completed thorough written descriptions and took photographs to document conditions.
  • Drafted detailed reports on findings of inspections.
  • Examined relevant documents prior to inspections in order to become acquainted with property features.
  • Used hand tools and gauges to take measurements.

Caster Section Manager

Newport Steel
03.1999 - 07.2001
  • Conducted annual employee performance reviews to recognize achievements and identify areas needing improvement.
  • Scheduled weekly section meetings to review emerging challenges, identify opportunities and recognize high-performing employees.
  • Delivered weekly project updates to management to enhance program visibility and promote improved project performance.
  • Identified section KPIs and created measurement mechanism to track operations efficiency.

Melter-Caster Shift Manger

Newport Steel
08.1988 - 03.1999
  • Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
  • Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
  • Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
  • Coached crew members to optimize performance and motivate toward more efficient work.
  • started up new LMF
  • started up new UHP electric arc furnace

Chemist

Newport Steel
10.1981 - 07.1988
  • Performed technical laboratory functions in compliance with regulatory agencies and safety requirements.
  • Cleaned and organized laboratory and kept supplies well-stocked to save time, money and promote laboratory efficiency.
  • Coordinated and performed analytical tests to comply with established standards and specifications.

Chemist

DuBois Chemicals
10.1980 - 03.1981
  • Performed technical laboratory functions in compliance with regulatory agencies and safety requirements.
  • Cleaned and organized laboratory and kept supplies well-stocked to save time, money and promote laboratory efficiency.
  • Coordinated and performed analytical tests to comply with established standards and specifications.
  • Maintained organized, safe and efficient laboratory environment to minimize accidents and prevent cross contamination.

Chemist

Sun Chemical Corporation
05.1979 - 10.1980
  • Performed technical laboratory functions in compliance with regulatory agencies and safety requirements.
  • Cleaned and organized laboratory and kept supplies well-stocked to save time, money and promote laboratory efficiency.
  • Coordinated and performed analytical tests to comply with established standards and specifications.
  • Maintained organized, safe and efficient laboratory environment to minimize accidents and prevent cross contamination.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH
05.1979

Timeline

Caster Shift Manager

AK Steel-Cleveland Cliffs Middletown Works
06.2013 - Current

Field Inspector

Self Employed
07.2001 - 06.2013

Caster Section Manager

Newport Steel
03.1999 - 07.2001

Melter-Caster Shift Manger

Newport Steel
08.1988 - 03.1999

Chemist

Newport Steel
10.1981 - 07.1988

Chemist

DuBois Chemicals
10.1980 - 03.1981

Chemist

Sun Chemical Corporation
05.1979 - 10.1980

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University of Dayton
Gerald Webster