Irvin S. Smith ace795@r.postjobfree.com

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Strongsville, OH 44149

Six Sigma Black Belt Certified Mechanical Engineer with management experience in plant wide steel

mill utilities, maintenance and waste water treatment. Ten (10) years high volume component

manufacturing management with Ford Motor Co. & Quincy Compressor; cylinder blocks, cylinder heads,

pistons and compressors. Ten (10) years active leadership experience as a Captain, U.S Army

(maintenance, ops management, leadership training and recruiting).

EDUCATION

B.S. Mechanical Engineering. Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Alabama. May 1986

World Class Manufacturing (WCM) Instructor

University Army ROTC Distinguished Military Graduate

EXPERIENCE

ArcelorMittal Steel Cleveland, Ohio (August 2008 to Present)

Waste Water Treatment Manager

Operations and maintenance management of a 57 million gallon per day industrial wastewater treatment

facility in compliance with local, state and federal environmental, health and safety regulations (24 hr on

call). Responsible for maintaining treatment systems, performing operational maintenance, keeping

administrative records and providing a safe working environment in compliance with OSHA and EPA.

Scope of responsibility includes monitoring storm water run off, managing sludge in compliance with

permit requirements and assisting with hazardous waste disposal (RCRA). Included is $1.8M in new

capital improvement projects: vertical pumps, clarifiers, retention pond, filter systems, lime transfer

systems, visual management, monitoring and control systems automation. Other responsibilities include

maintaining stock of chemicals and calibration of laboratory instruments, ensuring wastewater samples

are collected correctly, generating reports for the corporate office and regulatory agencies. Also,

implementing and managing Behavior Based Safety programs, conducting internal environmental and

HES field audits, as well as continuous improvement of key performance metrics.

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Powerhouse & Mechanical Maintenance Manager

Powerhouse and Mechanical Maintenance Manager for a 4 million ton capacity fully integrated steel

making facility with two blast furnaces. Responsible for two power plants; a 60 Megawatt facility that

supports rolling and slab operations and a 300,000 cfm wind powered system that supplies power to the

blast furnace operations. Manages a team of 41 skilled trades engaged in heavy mechanical

maintenance (breakdown, rebuild and preventive maintenance). Directs maintenance and installation of

mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems (cranes, scrap handling equipment and other service

equipment). Champion reliability centered maintenance (RCM), total productive maintenance (TPM) and

empowerment. Principal products produced are hot rolled, cold rolled and coated sheet products, and

steel plate.

Quincy Compressor – Bay Minette, Alabama

Production & Maintenance Manager (March 2007 to August 2008)

Managed daily production, maintenance and Lean Engineering for machining (rotary screw air

compressor). Responsibility for turning, milling and grinding of screw compressor rotors and housings.

Planning, control and administration of corrective and preventive plant maintenance. Implemented lean

manufacturing techniques, plant layout changes, recommended/implemented strategic operation

changes. Effectively managed production in compliance with quality system work methods for lower

WIP inventories, to meet JIT commitments and better facility utilization. Created and managed the

department budget. Developed and managed a non union team of 45.

Ford Motor Company – Powertrain Division, Dearborn Engine and Fuel Tank Plant,

Dearborn, Michigan Powertrain Division, Lima Engine Plant; Lima, Ohio

Manufacturing Engineer/Production Supervisor (1996 to 2007)

Supervised UAW production teams of 15 – 30 producing 240,000 automotive parts per year for

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domestic and foreign platforms. Coached teams through the 5S process of Sorting, Shine,

Stabilizing, Standardize, and Sustaining

Directed workforce utilization, continuous improvement and manufacturing systems optimization.

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Increased line throughput, identified and removed capacity constraints (Human Machine Interface,

job scheduling and line balancing)

Developed customer focused mindset; reduced reaction time to resolve issues improved team

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communication, increased customer satisfaction by 35%

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Led automated CNC line maintaining +/ 20 micron tolerance, incorporated Lean Manufacturing,

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APQP, Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) and Virtual Manufacturing (VM). Involvement in

“Kaizen”, Statistical Quality Control and ISO

Installed and launched 5.4L & 4.6L modular machining line (testing, validation and set up of tooling).

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Coordinated engineering, quality, materials, and other departments. Developed work instructions for

new equipment and process

Confined Space Rescue and Working at Heights Rescue authorization and Certified EMT

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(emergency medical technician)

United States Army Captain, Field Artillery (1987 – 1996)

Commander Recruiting Company (5/95 – 12/97) Supervised a team of 39 spread over a 15,000

square mile area. Responsible for a fleet of 34 vehicles and associated equipment valued at over

$500,000.

Field Artillery Battery Commander (6/93 – 4/95) Supervised a team of 43 in direct support of five

field artillery training battalions comprising the U.S. Army Field Artillery Training Center. Designed a

proactive maintenance program that maintained 97% operational readiness. Ranked #1 out of 21

commanders in the Brigade.

Field Artillery Battery Commander (4/92 – 5/93) Managed over 1,000 active duty, reserve

component, allied officers and enlisted soldiers. Planned, coordinated and conducted leadership

training, and professional development training for officer students and cadre.

Chief Special Weapons Branch Instructor / Writer Field Artillery School (8/90 – 3/92) Supervised

operations of a 25 member team division with $400,000 in sensitive equipment. Responsible for nuclear

and chemical warfare instruction to 3,500 students ranging from private to general officer in the area of

nuclear and chemical deployment concepts.

Maintenance Assembly Officer / Platoon Leader (01/87 – 5/90) Supervised a team of 10 supporting

NATO Germany Artillery Regiment. Performed duties as weapons custodian. Utilized knowledge of

Emergency Action Procedures, technical operations and tactical operations for over $1M in equipment.

Rated best of 19 platoons in battalion.

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