Jeff Kortum
St John,IN
Summary
Manager with 35 years of experience in operating, supervising and managing a manufacturing environment. Skilled in establishing safety, quality and production goals and monitoring progress through problem-solving and employee development. Prioritizes team workload for optimal results.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Section Manager, Hot Strip Mill
Cleveland Cliffs
12.2019 - Current
- Manage the operation of the 60 inch Hot Strip Mill, Tunnel Furnace, Roll Shop and Shipping Dept at Cleveland Cliffs Riverdale.
- Managed a team that included, three process mangers, four production shift supervisors, two maintenance supervisors, forty operation personnel and 20 maintenance personnel.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
- Mentored junior employees for career growth, building a strong talent pipeline for the organization.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Led daily meetings with operation and maintenance teams.
Process Manager
ArcelorMittal Riverdale (Cleveland Cliffs)
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Monitor and improve the performance of the Hot Strip Mill
- Monitor, improve and maintain the Bricmont Tunnel Furnace.
- Developed and implemented training programs for mill operators.
Shift Supervisor
ISG (Cleveland-Cliffs)
10.2002 - 05.2018
- Responsible for the operation of the Hot Strip,tunnel furnace, shipping and roll shop.
- Managed a crew of 10 operators and four maintenance personnel.
- Led preshift safety meetings
Hot Mill Operator
Acme Steel (Clevelland-Cliffs)
05.1995 - 10.2000
- Involved in the commissioning of new CSP plant including the tunnel furnace and hot strip mill.
- Operated 60" hot strip mill
- Fork lift operator
Machine Operator
Acme Steel (Cleveland-Cliffs)
06.1990 - 05.1995
- Operated multiple steel processing machines including, slitters, strapping machines and a cold mills.
- Operated fork truck
Lab Technician
Acme Steel (Cleveland-Cliffs)
10.1989 - 06.1990
- Performed different test on steel samples including, temsile test, bend tests and hardness test.
Education
No Degree - Mechanical Drafting Technology
Morrison Institute of Technology
Morrison, ILHigh School Diploma -
Illiana Christian High School
Lansing, IL06.1988
Skills
- Good organization skills
- Good trouble shooting skills with solutions
- Trained in WCM (World Class Manufacturing)
- Good at motivating a team
Timeline
Section Manager, Hot Strip Mill
Cleveland Cliffs
12.2019 - Current
Process Manager
ArcelorMittal Riverdale (Cleveland Cliffs)
05.2018 - 12.2019
Shift Supervisor
ISG (Cleveland-Cliffs)
10.2002 - 05.2018
Hot Mill Operator
Acme Steel (Clevelland-Cliffs)
05.1995 - 10.2000
Machine Operator
Acme Steel (Cleveland-Cliffs)
06.1990 - 05.1995
Lab Technician
Acme Steel (Cleveland-Cliffs)
10.1989 - 06.1990
No Degree - Mechanical Drafting Technology
Morrison Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Illiana Christian High School
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