David F. Saul

*** ********* *******; Boiling Springs, SC 29316

Telephone – 717-***-****, E-mail - actd09@r.postjobfree.com

http://www.linkedin.com/in/dfscoaching

Summary

Versatile and innovative leader and change manager that inspires teamwork. Successful in team development, organizational focus, and mission accomplishment in military and industrial environments. Effectively guides stakeholders through changing business conditions by identifying and focusing on the standard, positively communicating the goal, and leveraging available resources. Analyzes production flow and maintenance requirements to determine reliable production levels and implement cost containment solutions to improve R.O.I. for materials and services.

Professional Civilian Experience

R. H. Sheppard Foundry –– Hanover, PA – 2014 – 2015

Maintenance Director

Manages the daily maintenance operations of the foundry while providing the long-range vision to meet company’s production goals. Oversees four supervisors, 26 technicians, and three stockroom personnel to plan, prepare, and execute all aspects of maintenance. Coordinates the efforts of multiple subcontractors and OEM technicians. Drives safety and reliability in all aspects of the department. Improved response and focus to increase Mean Time between Failures by 50%. Brought basic organizational practices to the department, reduced downtime by 25%. Improved safety knowledge of department, reduced incident rate by 15%. Enhanced OEM/MRO inventory to streamline repair processes.

Hot Strip Steel Mill – Sparrows Point, MD – 1999-2010

Manager of Material Controls

Directed administrative and assigned maintenance personnel to fulfill supply requirements and to provide necessary parts, material, and equipment needed to service and maintain industrial facility. The monthly throughput of this material yard was $2.1 Million. Worked with suppliers and purchasing agents to facilitate agreements, speed processing of requests, and ensure accounts were processed correctly. Improved internal and external customer relationships by removing communication barriers and providing practical solutions to problems. Enhanced yard costs by $30,000.00/month through effective inventory control practices, streamlined quoting process, cost containment, and systematic coordination of mobile equipment resources.

Industrial Maintenance Project Manager

Guided mechanical maintenance technicians. Accountable for maintenance and repair of 28 overhead cranes and 30 maintenance hoists. Coordinated subcontractors for major structural work, retrofits, and upgrades. Consulted with vendors and technical experts to develop improvement projects and manage material and service contracts for cranes, runways, and associated equipment. Used Project Management and Microsoft Programs to track, make reports, control orders, and requisitions. Determined suppliers, negotiated contracts, and promoted win-win relationships. Achieved return on investment of less than two-years on projects with combined expenditures of $1.5 million dollars.

David F. Saul

717-***-****

Hot Strip Steel Mill – Sparrows Point, MD – 1999-2010 - continued

Manufacturing Operations Foreman

Supervised, trained, coached, and evaluated 36 process personnel in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. Developed and provided training for new workers to meet job requirements, safety expectations, and knowledge of policies. Ensured continuous improvement by using statistical analysis to minimize delays and organize resources to obtain maximum production time. Organized, implemented and tracked improvements in customer service, training, quality, safety, and environmental programs to meet and exceed corporate and statutory requirements. Results: Division has achieved the highest level of safety compliance in 10 years. No discrepancies in ISO 9001 audit. Certified ISO 14001. Reduced training time by 50%. Cut Union grievances by 75%.

Electrical Controls Supervisor

Scheduled and assigned work for 20 Electrical Control Technicians. Advised senior management of maintenance status and the effect on production scheduling. Coordinated internal and external resources to support electrical projects and complex repairs. Worked with engineers, engineering technicians, and contractors to develop and install new or upgraded power control systems including motors, transformers, and logic controls. Results: Corrected years of long standing deficiencies and improved maintenance practices to increase production capability and plant reliability. Reduced electrical delays by 20%.

Professional Military Experience

EMC/SS, NUC, USN, Ret. 1979-1999

Submarine Electrical Division Leading Chief Petty Officer

Nuclear Power Plant Electrician – EWS, EDPO

Electrical Operations Division Officer

Electrical Division Quality Assurance Administrator

3M Program Division Officer

Command Managed Equal Opportunity Officer

Electrical Maintenance Director – Managed total electrical maintenance logistics support for nuclear training facility (NAVSEA08). Directed 50 rotating shift maintenance personnel/ subcontractors in completion of normal/overhaul work tasks of plant operations and shutdown periods. Implemented improvements to existing SUBSAFE QA work practices to ensure compliance with regulations. Reduced equipment breakdowns by 50%, maintenance accomplished 85% ahead of organizational guidelines.

Plant Operations Supervisor - Supervised and coordinated maintenance and plant control activities: 12 operators/ 24 technicians for multiple types of nuclear power plants (A1W/S5G/S5W/S8G) both ashore and afloat. Developed and maintained cooperative environment between ship, shore, and civilian contractor support facilities.

Ensured strict compliance in procedures, instructions, and regulations as outlined by NAVOSH, OSHA, EPA, NRC, and Naval Reactors resulting in superior operational readiness, no lost time due to safety, and no plant downtime due to personnel error.

Navy Instructor - Master Training Specialist - Prototype Training Coordinator Planned and organized the training activities for 45 staff instructors and 150 students on a rotating shift schedule in theory, routine and emergency operations, and maintenance of nuclear propulsion plant systems. Developed and conducted lectures, seminars, hands on training, computer simulation, and examinations to improve operator and technician's knowledge level and job performance. Coached instructors and students on academic, professional, and personal development. Efforts resulted in the crew of 45 instructors named the top instructional team for production student training and 98% of personnel completing qualifications ahead of schedule.

David F. Saul

717-***-****

College Experience

Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Administration from Kaplan Business School October 2013. GPA 4.0

Military Training

Navy Nuclear Power School and Prototype Training – February 1980 – May 1981

Civilian Industrial Training

OSHA/MOSH safety training from several colleges and universities

Six Sigma

Kaisen and 5S facilitator

Personal Development Courses

Ziglar Corporation – T3 Certified

Coach Training Alliance

Employment History

R.H. Sheppard Foundry – Hanover, PA 2014 – 2015

Full Time Student – Kaplan University 2011 – 2013

Hot Strip Mill – Sparrows Point, MD 1999 – 2010

2008 – 2010 - Severstal NA, 2006 – 2008 - ArcelorMittal Steel, 2005 – 2006 - Mittal Steel, 2003 – 2005 - International Steel Group, 1999 – 2003 - Bethlehem Steel Corporation

United States Navy 1979 – 1999

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