Safety, health, and environmental engineer

E . WILL IAM L IEDTKE, JR., MBA PAGE 2-219-***-**** *********@*****.***

Retired from plant manager primarily in steel, I most recently was E, H,&S manager for a major steel company in Joliet, IL.

I am certified by OSHA in their 10 & 30 hour outreach programs and am comfortable training employees, observing

employees for compliance, and working in teams if necessary to develop solutions to unusual problems. I managed all

Workman’s Compensation claims management.

E . WILL IAM L IEDTKE, JR., MBA PAGE 2-219-***-**** *********@*****.***

Expert in analyzing existing operations and implementing effective systems, strategies, and processes to improve

production. Accomplished in identifying and capturing opportunities to accelerate expansion, increase revenues, and

improve profit contributions. Diversified experience in the development, growth, and leadership of personnel. Core

competencies include:

Project & Change Management Multi Site Leadership Business Turnaround

Sales & Profitability Improvement Logistical & Lean Solutions EH&S Management

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Labor Law & Bargaining P&L Reporting

Purchasing & Resource Allocation Safety & Quality Control Contract Negotiation

LEED & Green Technologies TS16949 & ISO14000/18000 Union Relations

RECENT CAREER HIGHL IGHT S / CONTRACTS

Consultant OPS RESCUE LLC, www.opsrescue.com, Portage, IN 1/2009 to 09/2012: Provided expert

operational consultation that enabled diverse companies to cut costs, survive on minimal headcount, and thrive during

tough economic times. Seamlessly managed critical projects. ERP transitions, company restructures, and

safety/quality initiatives.

EH&S Director GERDAU AMERISTEEL, Joliet, IL 03/2012 to 09/2012: Contracted to significantly improve all

environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) aspects of this 1 40 year old steel making facility.

Operations Manager PHOENIX METALS CORPORATION, Charlotte, NC 08/2010 to 04/2011: Recruited to

separate this metals service/distribution center from its competition by providing best in class inventory management

and next day delivery. Achieved record production in five months and saved company $100,000+ by optimizing

equipment, operations, and internal maintenance procedures.

Business Development Manager METALS PROCESSING CORPORATION, Gary, IN 01/2010 to 08/2010:

Increased sales by 7500 tons by tapping into new business markets. Landed major accounts previously thought

impenetrable by selling vendor managed inventory (VMI), material storage, and toll processing in this 300,000 sq. ft.

facility.

Start Up Manager CORUS KALZIP DIVISION, Michigan City, IN 02/2006 to 08/2008: Secured

location/building and hired initial staff for a British steel company that wanted to sell their architectural building

products in the United States. Strategized inventory levels, ERP system, equipment, training, packaging, and logistics.

Closed first large order to re skin the Superdome in New Orleans after hurricane Katrina.

Operations Manager RYERSON TULL, Denver, CO & Burns Harbor, IN 06/2004 to 10/2005: Ensured zero

interruptions for two facilities during mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Significantly improved the Denver facility’s KPI;

increased productivity 21% and on time delivery 18%. Reduced surplus inventories 32%. Drove a lean initiative that

enabled both businesses to perform in <30% of the original square footage. Implemented operational changes that

improved P&L.

• Manager, Plant Operations EDGCOMB METALS COMPANY, Indianapolis, IN 02 /2002 to 12/2003: Tasked

with improving staff morale, customer satisfaction, corporate profitability, and union relations. Turned around

operations, maintained headcount, and regained lost business. Achieved profitability in two years after a history of

sizeable monthly losses. Increased productivity 30% and brought equipment downtime from 13% to 2%. Acquired

ISO9002 certification and attained Tier 1 Preferred Supplier recognition. Successfully negotiated five year Teamster

contract.

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L O N G T E R M E M P L O Y M E N T

REYNOLDS METALS CO., McCook, IL, Los Angeles, CA, & Shelbyville, KY

Multi Site Operations Manager 1978 to 2002: Streamlined distribution chain operations of the Western Region

(RASCO). Started RASCO’s Greenfield Midwest regional processing center in Shelbyville, KY. Directed all Midwestern

processing centers.

Delivered Results:

Commissioned a $56 million CapEx project. Served on project management team and trained staff.

Grew Los Angeles facility to become “Branch of the Year” by making it the most profitable of 28 facilities.

Won the Chairman’s Award in recognition of sustained excellence in operations that resulted in a $9 million

expansion.

Doubled production of Shelbyville facility in just two years and quadrupled it in six years, far exceeding

engineering estimates.

Saved $1 million by revamping cost cards to better reflect industry practices.

Held record for the lowest conversion costs and most pounds per man hour of all 31 facilities.

Maintained an accident free record for seven consecutive years.

Earned fast track promotions through increasingly responsible roles across the country, including Automotive

Quality Specialist, EH&S Internal Auditor, and General Manager.

E D U C AT I O N & C R E D E N T I A L S

Master of Business Administration (MBA) INDIANA UNIVERSITY, Gary, IN.

Faculty Advisory Board Member / Faculty Nominee Leadership Council

Bachelor of Science in Economics WEST ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, Macomb, IL

OSHA 501 & 511 Certified

A F F I L I AT I O N S

Gerson Lehrman Consultant, Metals & Mining

Member, Steel Service Center Institute

Member, OSHA Voluntary Compliance Program

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Member, Aluminum Association

Six Sigma Green Belt, American Society for Quality Control (ASQC)

Adjunct Professor Candidate, Indiana University Northwest

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