Matt Cunniff

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Rock Falls, IL ***71

Home: 815-***-****

Cell: 815-***-****

ab81tb@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

I am the Caster General Foreman at Sterling Steel with background as Melter and Refractory

Supervisor during my 10 years here.

Core Qualifications

3+ Years as a Caster General Foreman of

an 8 strand billet caster.

4 Years as a Melter on a 400 ton furnace.

3 Years as a Refractory Supervisor

managing a fleet consisting of 8 ladles and

6 tundishes.

Experience

Sterling Steel

September 2009 to

Sterling, IL

Current

Caster General Foreman

I am responsible for departmental safety, scheduling, operations, development of employees and

budgeting. I was brought to the caster help commission our new turn over cooling bed, and new

tundishes with system 120 nozzle shooters. Both projects were successful and I earned the General

Foreman's position. During my time at the caster we have made significant strides in shrouding, both

ladle to tundish and tundish to mold. We have been successful on a consistent basis on medium

carbon grades both in shrouding and shape requirements. Each year our unplanned turns on the

caster have gone down by at least 10%. Coordinated closely with quality control regarding products

awaiting dispositions.Maintained and enforced a safe and clean working environment at all

times.Coordinated preventative maintenance on existing and new production equipment, including

routine calibration.Established and adjusted work procedures to meet production

schedules.Supervised production schedules and production quality.Improved efficiency and

productivity by eliminating waste and production constraints.Trained, developed and counseled

employees to develop a high performing team.Developed and maintained strong and clear

communication and rapport with plant personnel.

Sterling Steel

October 2006 to

Sterling, IL

October 2009

Melter

As Melter I was assigned to the #8 furnace at Sterling Steel. I was responsible for the furnace, ladle

furnace, and scrap bay on my shift. Each year my shift was the top producer in tons per hour.

Sterling Steel

August 2004 to

Sterling, IL

October 2006

Refractory Supervisor Sterling Steel

During my time in the refractory area my responsibilities included safety, inventory management,

correct installation of materials in ladles and tundishes. Training and scheduling of employees in the

department. The refractory area is where all new employees start at Sterling Steel there jobs range

from sweeping and cleaning, refractory installation, operation of mobile equipment, to filling in for call

offs of sequenced employees.

York International -Imeco Division

February 1996 to

Dixon, IL

July 2003

Lead Man

I oversaw the the prefabrication, and welding of all parts that are required to build chiller, air

handling, and air quality units. Some of our biggest customers at that time were Budweiser,

Wal-Mart, and Tyson. Daily responsibilities included shop safety, scheduling of labor, job

assignments, through put of the shop, and quality.

Education

Rock Falls High School

1993

Rock Falls, IL, USA

General

High School Diploma

I have completed 40 hour OSHA training. I am a trained radiation officer with my certification from

Ronan Radiation Safety. I have completed several AIST courses for the furnace and caster areas.

Professional Affiliations

I have been enrolled in the Harvard Manager Series through Leggett and Platt. In this program i have

taken several courses for career growth and effective management. Classes have ranged from HR

issues to effective management.

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