Manager Management

John D. Bottos

**** ****** ** *** *****, Texas 75755 Home903-***-**** email: *********@*****.***

US Steel Lonestar, Texas (07/12- Present)

Hot Mill Shift Manager

Build up, manage, lead and continuously improve the hot rolling department including tool management with

regard to a safe and efficient operation Meet quality requirements and customer expectations, cost targets and

key figures like yield, productivity, delivery reliability etc. Responsible for safety, training, development,

troubleshooting, of the rolling mill staff and for the technological and strategic development of the Hot Rolling

Mill.

Steel & Pipe Supply Longview, Texas (3/2010-4/2012)

Warehouse Manager

Responsible for management of operating activities of the plant which involves the receipt, storage, and processing of

structural steel inventory for shipment. Plan and develop recommendations on production matters, including new

installation, repair, and maintenance of plant equipment, personnel,P&L, and safety programs. This included the

planning, organizing, and scheduling of the work force to insure that short term and long term optimum use of personnel,

equipment, and facility utilization with SAP, is consistent with plant operating objectives.

UN-Employed (05/2009-03/2010)

Emesco Marine Services Chicago, Illinois (2/2003-5/2009)

Hired to handle export packaging program for ISG/East Chicago Works; providing management support to 75 employees

involved in producing and packaging metal wrap export coils. Loading and unloading of raw and finished materials from

barges. Cross-trained in day-to-day stevedoring operations, corporate management, maintenance and repairs.

Sun Steel Express Burns Harbor, Indiana (10/2001-2/2003)

Director of Operations

Oversaw new building installation, which would serve as storage space for steel driven products. Marketed/sold storage

space to mills and secondary buyers throughout the Midwest. Instrumental in writing the warehouse profile for company

brochure. Directly responsible for setting up programs to maintain forklifts and cranes. Comply with all safety guidelines

and codes: maintaining excellent safety record at all times. Knowledgeable of EPA and OSHA guidelines and regulations.

Roll & Hold Portage, Indiana (4/1997-9/2001)

Regional Manager (4/2001-9/2001)

Delegated responsibility for managing 4 warehouses in Brownsville, Texas, Hammond and Portage, Indiana.

Contributed to all phases of managing corporate contracts and overseeing the Preventative Maintenance

Program. Expertise in tenant logistics management; accountable for all tons handled.

Superintendent (2/1999-4/2001)

Assumed Responsibility for overall profit and loss accountability for entire facility; providing support for 20

employees. Utilized knowledge of warehouse distribution, logistics, and the transportation industry to effectively

operate facility as a profitable entity.

Acting Superintendent (8/1998-2/1999)

Designated interim role as Acting Superintendent; directly responsible for day-to-day operations of warehouse

facility. Supervised activities of 3 supervisors, 12 employees and 5 customer satisfaction representatives.

Involved in training/developing supervisors and completed customer satisfactions checks daily.

Warehouse Supervisor (4/1997-8/1998)

Hired, trained, scheduled, and supervised activities of 12 employees involved in warehouse distribution. From

6/97-9/97, functioned as Acting Superintendent during his leave of absence; maintaining efficient operations of

plant. Involved in crane and track mobile training. Accountable for inventory control management, purchasing,

and customer quotes. Maintained cost per ton handled. Delegated ISO 9002 Supervisor as well as Certified as

ISO 9002 Internal Auditor. Designed all import and export packaging.

Metro Metals Corporation Portage, Indiana (12/1985-3/1997)

Production Supervisor (12/87-3/97)

Contributed to all areas of overseeing day-to-day operations of service center; directly responsible for hiring,

scheduling, training and supervising crew of 72 employees operating 9 diverse lines. Experienced in operating,

troubleshooting, and training employees in the following brands of machines; RBI’s, HerrVoss levelers, Stamco

straighteners, Gary/Littel cut-to-length lines, and Stamco and Bradbury slitter lines. Accountable for tension

level line including following capabilities: chromating, scotchbriting, and inspecting coiled material. Delegated

Head of Safety Committee; conducting weekly meetings and implementing safety plans at all job sites. Member

of Product Development Committee; collaborating with members to develop and implement major product

changes. Proficient in troubleshooting and performing minor preventative maintenance work on production and

related machinery. Involved in managing inventory control and ordering supplies. Designated 1 of 4 team

members instrumental in obtaining ISO 9002 certification; service center obtaining registration in April, 1996.

Laborer/Shear Operator (12/85-12/87)

Began at Metro Metals as Laborer/ Operator; earning promotion to Shear Operator in 8/86. Functioned as Team

Leader and Promoted to Production Supervisor within sixteen months.

Doolan Steel Gary, Indiana (6/1985-12/1985)

Work Instructor

Instructed all employees on the Herr-Voss shear, 144”slitter, twelve gauge hand shear.

Dietrich Industries Hammond, Indiana (10/1982-6/1985)

Quality Inspector

From 10/82 to 3/85, functioned as laborer, Fork Lift Operator, Crane Operator and Machine Operator. In 3/85,

Delegated Quality Inspector; directly responsible for inspected sheets of steel to ensure adherence to contractual

agreements. Acquired excellent on-the-job training and experience operating all machinery. Experienced in

testing water with atomic analyzer.

Education

Indiana Vocational College, Valparaiso, Indiana

Associate Degree in Welding (6/1982)

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