Michael Rabaiotti

Experience

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  Tata Steel Nederland

  Jun 2012 - Sept 2012

  Technical Undergraduate Placement Student - HAZOP Department

  • Throughout the summer of 2010, I completed five weeks work placement on the AS link scheme in Corus/Tata steelworks in Port Talbot, where I led a research based analysis on the critical water composition which operates in the steelworks. I also looked at the effects it was having on the works water systems (e.g. pipes) and how to combat the effects of the corrosion and sludge build up. This was an absorbing study which linked in with my interests on environmental matters. This link scheme culminated in the presentation of my project to senior managers. Show less

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  Tata Steel Nederland

  Jun 2013 - Sept 2013

  Technical Undergraduate Placement Student

  • Undertook several projects aligned with the Environmental Department which included: “Noise Attenuation Calculator – Complaint and sanctioned by Natural Resource Wales (NRW)”; and “Risk Assessment of the Impact of Legionella at the Port Talbot Works”

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  Tata Steel Nederland

  Aug 2014 - Apr 2023

  • Managed the Hot Strip Mill Transformation Program with the overall aim to improve throughput of the bottleneck unit, from the initial diagnostics to idea implementation and sustain through Business as Usual. This involved identifying improvement projects with local management to prioritise, implement and track performance.• Led the HSM Impact Centre reviewing with Key Stakeholders the performance of active projects with Deep Dives into key projects. • Facilitated Energy Saving idea generation sessions with the entire Hot Mill operation to identify projects. With potential savings of £250k identified and managed in local areas PDCAs. Show less • Key member of the CAPL Process Improvement Team advising the Area Engineering Manager of the capacity of the process unit and devising innovative methods of maximising this in the short term and, implementing long term improvements to fulfill customer requirements.• Process Expert for the Continuous Annealing Process Line assessing the capability of the process unit and recommending tools and practices to optimise operations.• Liaised with supply and customer departments to ensure they understood the section’s process requirements and capabilities and responded to customer requirements efficiently and effectively.• Monitored trends, KPI's benchmarking manufacturing performance against competitors, recommending and implementing initiatives including capital development schemes. to improve productivity, quality, cost and performance.• Expertly developed and advised on the application of appropriate standard operating, quality assurance, safety and environmental procedures to regulate the work of the manufacturing teams, ensuring process expertise was shared across the business, creating a collaborative and high performance culture.• Skilfully led shift teams in performance improvement activities, collaborating with the manufacturing and area engineering managers and PIT to create and communicate an Area Improvement Plan.• Advised on technical and operational training requirements for manufacturing team members to energise and upskill teams and facilitate the provision of a competent workforce.• Proactively networked and developed robust working relationships with external companies and universities to improve the CAPL process.• Effectively facilitated and managed the transferral and implementation of maintenance activities to manufacturing crews and swiftly coordinated internal and external contractors.• Carefully reviewed and ensured any change to processes was managed through the Works Management of Change Process, providing clear direction and advice. Show less • Secured a coveted graduate position, playing a key role in several process and quality improvement projects, analysing data, defining requirements and implementing robust solutions and standard operating procedures to boost efficiency and drive forward.• Conducted data analysis of all Trostre’s material properties, compiling a comprehensive report to enable informed and viable decision-making.• Investigated the component variation of the coating line gauge meters as part of a pivotal Measurement Systems Analysis project.• Instrumental role in the quality investigation of Protact film quality following the installation of a new measuring machine to indicate the quality of white polymer film. Completed a new standard operating procedure and trained operators in how to use the machine. Show less

  • Transformation Manager - Hot Strip Mill Throughput and Reliability

    Jul 2022 - Apr 2023

  • CAPL - Process Specialist

    Jan 2016 - Oct 2022

  • Technical Graduate

    Aug 2014 - Jan 2016
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  Tata Steel UK

  Feb 2023 - now

  Transformation Lead Trostre Packaging

  • In charge of a site wide (~600 Employees) Transformation Program with the overall aim to increase awareness of Operational performance and improve Quality and Yield performance. Within 6 months I managed to improve the yield performance by 1% (~£2m) through leading cross-functional team deep dives on Operational & Quality issues.• Identified and delivered improvements on Right First Time (RFT) and material flow through A3 analysis across the Manufacturing units. Identified improvements in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and scheduling guidelines on several manufacturing units. Improved RFT on over 4kT of material. • Led a cross functional team (Commercial, Technical, Supply Chain & Production) analysing and process mapping Trostre operations and order book to identify opportunities to improve yield, stock management, material flow and delivery time performance to customer. Improved material diversion rates by ~400t per week resulting in improved delivery times to customer. • Implemented a new stock location process which incorporated new technology to improve stock completion rate and increase visibility on stock management. Improved completion rate of stock checks by over 70% with the new process helping to identify and action aged stock.• Introduced Layered Process Audit and GEMBA walks across 15 manufacturing units and ~340 employees with the aim to ensure critical quality checks in high risk areas are being completed across all levels of the organisation. Show less