John Cumming5 Totnes Close, Hartlepool, TS27 3LD

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Strong process control understanding & methodology. A positive and pro-active individual who is self motivated, assertive and reliable. Able to demonstrate excellent leadership, influencing and relationship management skills. Experience in various aspects of process operations and delivery of quality products to meet specifications and time scales. Quality assurance, sampling and dispatch to client demands. Professional Training: Nebosh National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety IOSH Working Safely Telescopic Handler Slinging and Banksman Accident Investigation + Incident Investigation + Near Miss Training Manual Handling Permit to Work Course NVQ Level 2 Business-Improvement Techniques (Process) Fork Lift Counterbalance Crane Operations + Rigging & Slinging Workplace Health & Safety +Working Safely at Height + SWP + Risk Assessment Air Tools – Hand Arm Vibration Awareness First Aid Quality Awareness + Process Awareness + Asbestos Awareness Fire Awareness + Gas Awareness + Isolation CSCS Card CCNSG Safety Passport

Career Summary:November 2011 - October 2015 SSI UK (Formerly Corus) – Steel House, Redcar ,ClevelandPosition held – Process Team LeaderResponsibilities:

• Continued responsibility for quality testing of raw iron at a top tier comah site to ensure elimination of sub-standard final product. Removal of Sulphur from the hot metal & retaining it in the Slag

• Deep injection of Desulphurising agents into hot metal. Effective management of torpedoes and high level of mixing in the Ladles ( mixing or chemical agitation)

• Ensure fully killed & minimise Vessel slag carryover• Part of the process to fully remove Aluminium, Calcium, Lead, Magnesium, Silicon, Titanium,

Vanadium, Niobium, Boron, Zinc• Working with skimmer, injection lance, tilters and pourers to ensure continuation of process

operations. This includes working with magnesium, calcium carbide, lime and soda ash and appreciating the properties and relevance of each.

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• Flusher operations - To homogenise and control temperature and analysis before dispatching to the next process

• Daily use of Distributed Control Systems ( DCS) with over 600 computer operations

Clear communication to all departments involved in the various stages of process to ensure clarity and to avoid miscommunication. Production planning, manpower planning, supervision over production areas, control and optimising stock levels, liaising with engineering department to prioritise machine and tool maintenance, optimise efficiency and performance, improve and maintain housekeeping standards. To ensure Health and Safety policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.

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April 2011 – November 2011 - JDR CablesPosition Held – Process OperatorResponsibilities: To ensure effective delivery and development of custom engineered cable systems for subsea installations and interventions. Part of a highly skilled team working collaboratively to produce quality goods using established technical processes.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~July 1991 – March 2011.- Expamet Building Products– Longhill Ind Est – Hartlepool.Position held – Production Team Leader/ Material Control and Warehouse SupervisorResponsibilities: To ensure the maximum efficiency of all production areas was achieved whilst maintaining standards of Health and Safety, customer service, quality and team morale. Stock control, stock counts, purchasing and control of raw materials, goods in and out, loading and unloading of vehicles and also internal and external audits. Electronic logging of records and quality assessments of raw materials.I am fully trained in applying continuous improvement techniques (Kaizen) and workplace organisation (5S/5C) and along with key performance indicators I applied these programmes throughout my working practice. I have extensive experience using Systems Applications and Products (SAP) and can transfer these skills to most positions.

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Supporting Information:I was employed initially at SSI as a process operator playing an integral part in the production of steel. Shortly after this appointment I was promoted to Team Leader supervising a team of men operating at the de-sulphurisation point of the process, which is highly demanding and requires focus and skill. I feel I have the necessary operational, functional and technical skills which would fit perfectly to a position with your company. I respect and appreciate established routines but find it motivating to look for more effective ways of performing. I feel it is important to constantly evaluate my performance and look for ways of improvement. I believe I have experience, scope and knowledge which are transferable and appropriate.

I think I have the personal attributes that are necessary to a position within your company. I have a personable nature and relate well to people and I can marry this to my demands for high standards and the drive to succeed. I am forward thinking, pro active and can anticipate potential problems. I believe that I have the attitude and energy that would be an asset to your organisation.References.

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Available upon request.

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