John Woodruff

Experience

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  AjaxTocco Magnethermic

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2000

  Applications Engineer

  Technical liaison at the Ajax Japan office from 1997 to 1999.

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  Japan Ajax Magnethermic

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  Applications Engineer
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  AK Steel

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2006

  Electrical Maintenance Supervisor
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  ArcelorMittal Columbus

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2010

  Reliability Engineer / Electrical Maintenance Engineer

  Creating value for clients, I led a team of cross-functional professionals to drive process improvements and establish infrastructure in preparation for international growth. In this role, i conducted research and analysis to plan, organize, and technically direct all stages of production and manufacturing processes. Implemented quality systems, sourced materials and out plant services, and managed suppliers, while maintaining accountability for internal systems and key performance metrics.Highlights of my experience in this role include...♦ Demonstrated exemplary performance, receiving promotion to the Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM2) Practitioner certification; highest level of RCM2 training available within ArcelorMittal.♦ Taught a three-day course of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM2), facilitated RCM2 analysis and completed root cause failure analysis. Show less

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  Cooper Standard Automotive

  Nov 2012 - Feb 2014

  Electrical Maintenance Engineer

  Serving as a valued member of the engineering team, I evaluated current operations for potential cost-savings, efficiency, and quality for improvement opportunities. In this role, I tracked and analyzed key metrics to identify areas of critical opportunity and potential cost savings, partnering with the operations team to eliminate or reduce losses through root cause analysis. Additionally, I managed risk to drive objectives in the areas of environment, health and safety, asset capability, quality, and production.Highlights of my experience in this role include...Developed operational inspection schedules of process equipment and system tracked who completed, when completed, the conditions of the equipment, and generated next inspection date. Show less

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  AMG Vanadium LLC

  Feb 2014 - Jun 2021

  Electrical Engineer / Interim Maintenance Manager

  As a pivotal part of this elite organization, I engage with executive leadership to provide recommendation regarding organizational design and change management initiatives and work diligently to establish and aligned structure. I develop and implement revenue driving strategies, influencing processes, procedures and policies (defining or refining, as needed). Additionally, I spearheaded programs (training, leadership development, and more) and managed consultants to ensure consistency, communication and client-focus.Highlights of my experience in this role include...♦ Improved production on number one Furnace by automating controls; received largest AEP Ohio rebate check for project ($508K) and increased production by approximately 80% while reducing energy consumption.♦ Revitalized internal operations, replacing obsolete pieces of equipment ranging from substation equipment (SF6 Breakers, Gang Operated Air Breaks, metering equipment, transformers) to PLC's.♦ Championed several successful projects, each one delivered on-time and within budget constraints, included facilitating safety meetings, replacing obsolete main power distribution panel ($675K), Upgrading multiple motor control centers (MCC's) ($200K), and Baghouse controls upgrade (PLC & VFD's). Show less

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  TimeSavers Courier

  Jun 2021 - now

  President