Jason Lowrie
Tampa
Summary
Accomplished Plant Superintendent with three decades of experience in the steel sector, including 26 years with the current organization. Successfully transitioned from hourly worker to management, reflecting dedication and skill. Known for technical proficiency and the ability to implement effective solutions that drive quality and safety. Leadership style emphasizes team collaboration and employee development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Superintendent
Commercial Metals Company
Plant City
12.2016 - Current
- Managed shop expenses effectively to maintain budget compliance.
- Performed safety inspections and reported findings to employees and supervisors.
- Ensured adherence to OSHA standards among all employees.
- Enhanced assigned KPIs and formulated action plans for nonperformance.
- Collaborated with HR to resolve employee-related issues promptly.
- Forecasted inventory needs for upcoming orders, preventing customer delays.
- Investigated rolling mill production issues, assisting QA Manager with resolutions.
- Directed over 40 employees, including salaried staff, hourly workers, and DOT drivers.
Shift Supervisor
Commercial Metal Company (Formerly Gerdau)
Plant City
05.2015 - 12.2016
- Delegated workforce to ensure the timely completion of all tasks.
- Managed employee injuries and conducted thorough incident investigations.
- Evaluated candidates, conducted interviews, and hired qualified personnel.
- Reduced scrap generation to enhance shop yield and profitability.
- Prioritized workload to maximize efficiency in shop operations.
- Assisted with daily shop activities to support workload demands.
Roll Shop/ Set-Up Shop Supervisor
Gerdau
St. Paul
07.2012 - 05.2015
- Enhanced production schedule efficiency and planned all necessary work.
- Engineered multiple improvements to rolling mill and shop equipment.
- Collaborated with engineering to optimize mill speeds, pass design, and equipment settings.
- Reduced shop-related delays while supervising operations.
- Calibrated and documented roll mill measuring equipment for ISO 9000 certification.
Production Supervisor/Roll Shop Supervisor
Gerdau
St. Paul
02.2012 - 07.2012
- Managed a rotating team of over 20 employees to ensure optimal continuous operations
Education
Machine Tool Careers -
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount, MN06.1996
High School -
Red Wing Central High School
Red Wing, MN01.1994
Skills
- SAP and Microsoft Office
- Environmental compliance and safety
- Inventory and operations management
- Process improvement strategies
- Budget oversight
- Team training and development
- Production planning and scheduling
- OSHA compliance
Computer Experience
- SAP
- QMOS
- AutoCAD
- Kronos
- MS PowerPoint
- MasterCAM
- Fanuc
- MS Word
- SolidWorks
- Okuma
- MS Excel
- Siemens
Certification
OSHA 30 trained
Red Cross First Responder
Timeline
Plant Superintendent
Commercial Metals Company
12.2016 - Current
Shift Supervisor
Commercial Metal Company (Formerly Gerdau)
05.2015 - 12.2016
Roll Shop/ Set-Up Shop Supervisor
Gerdau
07.2012 - 05.2015
Production Supervisor/Roll Shop Supervisor
Gerdau
02.2012 - 07.2012
Machine Tool Careers -
Dakota County Technical College
High School -
Red Wing Central High School
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