Scott Shepherd
Sun City Center
Summary
Detail oriented with strong communication skills and the ability to perform under pressure, with continuously changing aims & deadlines. Very proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, various scheduling platforms, Teams, Outlook, and Power BI.
Hardworking and motivated professional with several years of experience and record of success in industry. Solid history balancing team performance, customer service targets and business objectives. Dedicated to working closely with employees to maximize productivity and optimize procedures. Decisive leader with good planning and organizational skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Production Planning
Cleveland Cliffs
06.2022 - Current
- Conduct daily meeting between Operations and Planning Department to develop plans and discuss current equipment issues affecting production.
- Compile data and depict variances through charts and graphs on actual vs. planned production for the Director of Primary Production Planning.
- Manage 6 employees who schedule 2 continuous casters and an 84" Hot Strip Mill capable of producing 4+ million tons yearly.
- Frequently cover parallel positions to ensure smooth operations through various staffing challenges.
Production Planner
Cleveland Cliffs
05.2018 - 06.2022
- Responsible for scheduling 2 continuous casters and an 84" Hot Strip Mill.
- Adhered to strict scheduling guidelines while also providing production schedules to obtain monthly production goals.
- Met or exceeded monthly goals during tenure, which included 24/7 on call assistance.
Conductor
Norfolk Southern
04.2011 - 05.2018
- Performed safety inspections as needed on railcars per the FRA guidelines.
- Responsible for knowing 170 miles of track speed restrictions, station names, mile markers, signals, etc.
- Adhered to FRA regulations for placement of both Hazardous Material and empty flat cars while accounting for individual car restrictions located on train manifest.
Operations Shift Manager
AK Steel (a.k.a. Cleveland Cliffs currently)
09.2005 - 04.2011
- Managed crews of up to 20 employees in the Slab Yard, Roll Shop, and Hot Strip Mill.
- Performed daily safety meeting and briefing to start each shift.
- Responsible for achieving production numbers while also adhering to strict quality specifications.
- Ability to cover absences of day manager and section manager to ensure smooth operations due to various staffing shortages.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OHSkills
- Production scheduling
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Decision making
- Clear communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-solving
References
References are available upon request.
Timeline
Manager Production Planning
Cleveland Cliffs
06.2022 - Current
Production Planner
Cleveland Cliffs
05.2018 - 06.2022
Conductor
Norfolk Southern
04.2011 - 05.2018
Operations Shift Manager
AK Steel (a.k.a. Cleveland Cliffs currently)
09.2005 - 04.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Sinclair Community College