Stephen C. Stull
Custom Alloy Light Metals
Pasadena,CA
1
Certification
32
years of professional experience
Continuous Improvement Manager leading Lean, PDCA, FMA, and TPM improvements across furnace and refractory operations. Drives equipment upgrades, automation, and process changes that lifted output by 14.7% tons per hour, improved efficiency by 16%, and generated $5M+ in cost savings. Balances production gains with regulatory compliance and budget discipline in heavy industrial settings.
Work History
Continuous Improvement Manager
4 Years 2 Months- Managed Reverberatory & Electric Arc Furnace Operations
- Implemented equipment upgrades, automation, and refractory improvements to enhance efficiencies and increase production. Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements for furnace operations, achieving 14.7% increase in average tons per hour and 16% efficiency improvement over four years. Completed cost savings projects exceeding $5 million and reduced budget spending by 10% during the same period.
- Developed cost savings initiatives including energy rebates of $800k from SOCAL and SCE, and improvements in refractory methods and material, feed system automation, and burner control systems.
- Cascade energy team - $800k rebates SOCAL and SCE
- Refractory method and material upgrades
- Feed system automation
- Burner control system upgrades
- Furnace repair and optimization
- Equipment upgrade and repair
- PDCA and FMA for efficiency improvements
- Executed refractory repair upgrades to optimize operations and extend equipment lifespan.
- Ergonomic changes to optimize manpower 20-30% manpower savings
- Visual management and mapping of refractory repairs
- Project planning for refractory repair scheduling
- Refractory TPM implementation
- (CONTINUED)
Production Manager
6 Years 3 Months- Managed Reverberatory & Electric Arc Furnace Operations
- Led implementation of equipment upgrades, automation, and refractory improvements to enhance production efficiency. Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements for furnace operations, achieving 14.7% increase in average tons per hour from 2018 to present.
- INDUSTRY, CA
- Managed Battery Wrecker Operations
- Managed Daily operation of Battery Wrecker department, including DTSC, DOT, and 14.20 compliance. Increased throughput, TPH/Efficiency by use of Lean tools, procedural changes, and equipment upgrades/automation.
Supervisor Battery Wrecker Operations
6 Years- Supervisor Reverberatory & Electric Arc Furnace Operations
- Supervised 20-40 employees in furnace, refinery, and battery wrecker operations, ensuring smooth daily functions. Identified safety hazards, enhancing workplace safety protocols. Implemented procedural changes, streamlining operations for increased efficiency. Implemented various TPM initiatives to improve throughput. Performed Daily audits to ensure DTSC, AQMD, DOT, NESHAP, and 1420 compliance.
- INDUSTRY, CA
Production Helper/Operator/Technician
1 Year 5 Months- Refinery Operator/helper, WESP/RTO Helper/Operator/Technician, Odd Material Helper/Operator
- Supported daily operations to ensure smooth workflow. Executed kettle treatments to enhance material processing. Converted raw materials into finished products, ensuring quality standards. Operated Wet Electrostatic Precipitator and Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer. Adhered to all safety and environmental regulations.
- INDUSTRY, CA
Shipping Supervisor/Manager
4 Years 5 Months- Monitored transportation operations and quality controls to ensure services met contract obligations. Trained and motivated staff, providing performance feedback to enhance team effectiveness. Oversaw dispatching, routing, tracking, warehousing, and shipping activities to ensure safe and accurate delivery and inventory management. Maintained constant communication with sales personnel to identify customer requirements and ensure highest level of satisfaction.
- INDUSTRY, CA
- Supervised shipping operations, ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment.
- Coordinated logistics with carriers to optimize delivery schedules.
- Trained and mentored staff on shipping procedures and safety protocols.
Shipping Receiving Clerk
3 Years 10 Months- Shipment of all products, materials, and supplies. Collaborated and communicated with logistics technicians, customer service representatives, service providers, and others involved in the shipment of products. Tracked and updated status of outgoing shipments to ensure timely delivery. Maintained clean and organized area to enhance operational efficiency. Maintained an accurate log sheet of daily moves, scanning inventory, and counting accurately. Interacted with vendors and drivers positively to foster strong working relationships. Provided additional backup support for shipping and receiving departments.
- CALEXICO, CA
- Managed inventory control processes to ensure accurate stock levels and timely shipments.
- Oversaw daily shipping and receiving operations, optimizing workflow for increased efficiency.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and operational procedures to enhance team performance.
Aviation Maintenance Technician/Supervisor
7 Years 2 Months- 7+ Years of documented progressive military experience in aviation maintenance.
- Supervised diverse personnel in aviation maintenance, ensuring high-quality performance and compliance with standards.
- Troubleshot and repaired aircraft subsystems and components, contributing to operational readiness and safety.
- Instructed training programs that improved maintenance practices and procedures, enhancing team skills and effectiveness.
- Ensured compliance to all safety standards to maintain an efficient work environment.
- Routinely recognized for outstanding job performance.
- Earned and maintained a secret security clearance.
Education
Diploma
- Graduated with Honors
- GPA: 3.85
Certificate
- Capstone Project: Organizational Leadership Challenge
- Getting the Most Out of Your New Team Members (Onboarding)
Certificate - Advanced Environmental Training
Certificate - Lean Manufacturing workshop
10 & 30 HR. Certificate - Advanced OSHA Training
Credits - General Studies
30 credit hours completed
Diploma - Primary Leadership Development Course
Diploma - Alcohol and Drug Coordinator Training
Certificate - FAA General Airframe and Powerplant Training
Diploma - Advanced 1st Aid and Combat Lifesavers Course
Diploma - OH8&D(I) Helicopter Repair Course
Graduated with Honors
Skills
Maintenance
Troubleshooting & Repair
Regulatory Compliance
Preventative Maintenance
Lean Manufacturing
Production planning
Workforce scheduling
Budget management
Performance management
Process improvement
Certification
- 10 & 30 hr. OSHA Certificate
- 1st Aid Certificate
- Certificate
- 1998
- US Army Aviation and Electronic Schools of America, Watertown, NY - FAA General Airframe and Powerplant Training
- 2010
- Environmental College - Rio Hondo CC - Industry, CA - Advanced Environmental Training
- Lean Learning Center - Lodi, MI - Lean Manufacturing workshop
- 10 & 30 HR. CERTIFICATE
- OSHA - Rio Hondo CC - Industry, CA - Advanced OSHA Training
- 2019
- G2G Leadership Program with Progressive Parners - Indianapolis, IN - g2g leadership development program
EXPERIENCE
Routinely recognized for outstanding job performance.
Timeline
Continuous Improvement Manager
Custom Alloy Light Metals
06.2022 - CurrentRead More
Production Manager
Quemetco
01.2016 - 04.2022Read More
Supervisor Battery Wrecker Operations
Quemetco
01.2010 - 01.2016Read More
Production Helper/Operator/Technician
Quemetco
08.2008 - 01.2010Read More
Shipping Supervisor/Manager
Closet World
09.2004 - 02.2009Read More
Shipping Receiving Clerk
Lee Brands, LLC
11.2000 - 09.2004Read More
Aviation Maintenance Technician/Supervisor
United States Army
07.1994 - 09.2001Read More
US Army Ft. Eustis
Diploma from OH8&D(I) Helicopter Repair Course
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US Army Ft. Hood
Diploma from Advanced 1st Aid and Combat Lifesavers Course
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US Army Aviation and Electronic Schools of America
Certificate from FAA General Airframe and Powerplant Training
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US Army Ft. Drum
Diploma from Alcohol and Drug Coordinator Training
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US Army Ft. Drum
Diploma from Primary Leadership Development Course
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US Army Jefferson Community College
Credits from General Studies
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OSHA
10 & 30 HR. Certificate from Advanced OSHA Training
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Lean Learning Center
Certificate from Lean Manufacturing workshop
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Environmental College
Certificate from Advanced Environmental Training
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G2G Leadership Program with Progressive Parners
Certificate
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Central Montcalm HS
Diploma
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