Ralph Albanese

**** **** ***** ***** ******, Alabama 35216 205-***-**** acs9sx@r.postjobfree.com

Operations Management/Process Engineer

PROFILE

Diligent Operations Manager professional with extensive operational, process engineering and coordinating experience developing and implementing continuous improvement of plant processes and equipment including design and program changes, mechanical and electrical documentation, Six Sigma variation reduction, uptime improvements, and maintenance cost savings. Proven track record contributing to the Engineering Change Management process, while supporting continuous improvement and production.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Facility Management and Coordination

Process Flow and Improvements

Lean Six Sigma Principles

Staff Requirements and Development

Lean Manufacturing 5S Efforts

Just-In-Time Manufacturing

Industrial / Steel Manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis and Resolution

Safety and OSHA Requirements

Quality Assurance / Production Times

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

U.S. Steel, Inc. 1994 – 2015

Process Engineer – Blast Furnace (07/2014 – 10/2015)

Delivered statistical analysis and derived and implemented actionable results for the steel making experience including steel making, casting, and hot rolling.

Provided thermal control of the blast furnace process for the operational stability of the iron making process. Applied Lean Six Sigma Principles to improve the blast furnace process.

Performed root cause analysis to correct deviations in the process. Obtained lowest fuel rate in the 35-year history of the blast furnace.

Work with cross-functional team to optimize fuel at the blast furnace. Lowered the amount of ‘coke’ (fuel used in iron making process), resulting in $2.27M/yearly savings.

Shift Operations Manager – Blast Furnace (03/1998 – 07/2014)

Supervised 20 to 35 personnel in the operation and maintenance of the blast furnace, coal injection facility, stock house, ladle house, coke works, and gas cleaning facility.

Managed the charging of materials into the blast furnace and ensured timely casting. Ensured operators complied with all safety and pertinent environments regulations.

Trained personnel on the proper operation of equipment. Performed required paperwork for payroll, safety, scheduling and maintenance work orders.

Ensured the safety of all personnel and making required safety contacts. Maintained and managed records on safety program and training of employees.

EARLY CAREER EXPERIENCE

Control Room Supervisor – United States Steel

Industrial Engineer – Michelin, Inc.

Commissioned Officer – U.S. Navy

EDUCATION

Auburn University, Auburn, AL – Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering

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