Jeffrey K.

Boyer
6482 State Road, E7
Parma, Ohio 44134
(440) 882-3626
jeffboyer1@cox.net

Career Summary
Highly regarded, degreed manager able to make independent decisions, handle numerous
responsibilities, and resolve problems tactfully. Proven leader with exceptional communication,
interpersonal, negotiation, computer, and team building skills. Able to motivate others, with
strong problem solving skills, and detail oriented at all times.

Skills and Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Business
Administration
• 20+ years experience in
manufacturing
• 20+ years in management
• Able to interact with all levels of the
organization
• Proficient in Microsoft Word with
knowledge in Excel and PowerPoint
• Self motivated with a strong sense of
accountability
• Able to handle multiple tasks with a
sense of urgency

Work History
Warren Steel Holdings - Warren, Ohio
Melt Shop Shift Manager 2009
• Successfully oversaw the safety of a team of 23, non-union hourly employees
• Ensured that procedures were being followed to reach customer specifications
• Educated employees on safe operating procedures

Charter Steel - Cuyahoga Heights, Ohio

Melt Shop Shift Manager 2007 – 2008
• Successfully oversaw the safety of a team of 17, non-union hourly employees
• Cultivated a culture of safety in a new plant with young, inexperienced work force by
communicating with individuals, and providing appropriate feedback and intervening;
result was 154 days without an injury or accident. A record, at that time
• Increased productivity from 12 to 17 heats per day average by applying corrections to
production equipment and training the inexperienced workforce using significant industry
experience
• Helped create training programs by partnering with vendors, inviting consultants in for
their expertise and overseeing all activities which decreased downtime, improved
productivity, and established a highly skilled workforce
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Republic Engineered Products - Lorain, Ohio

Shift Manager of the Bloom Caster 2007
• Successfully ran a crew of 30 union employees
• Investigated accidents and incidents to find root causes and develop action plans to
prevent re-occurrence
• Developed production schedules based on operating issues

Warren Consolidated Industries - Warren, Ohio

Casting Shift Manager 2002 – 2007
• Supervised a crew of 20 union employees
• Communicated to upstream and downstream departments any caster issues that may
affect their production
• Developed a training schedule for the implementation of a new work alignment on the
cast floor resulting in a smooth transition period
• Transferred knowledge and experience to be able to take over a crew in a short amount of
time
• Diligently tracked the integrity of the casting machine to ensure product quality

General Motors - Lordstown, Ohio

Quality Supervisor 2002
• Successfully oversaw a crew of 32 quality inspectors throughout the assembly process
• Communicated quality issues to production supervision
• Quickly learned specifications and trained inspectors on the 2003 product change over

LTV Steel - Cleveland, Ohio

Casting/LMF Shift Manager 1991 – 2001
• Trained employees on new technology
• Developed work and training schedule
• Helped improve our divert rate from 1.12% in 1998 to .4% in 2001
• Saved one million dollars annually in calcium cost by changing injection procedures
• Redesigned lance resulting in a $270,000 cost savings from 1998 – 2000

Education
B.S. degree /Business Administration from Slippery Rock University – Slippery Rock, PA with a
minor in Psychology and Math
Attended the Brimacomde Continuous casting school at the University of British Columbia
Stop Safety Training
DuPont Safety Training (Short Course)