Dennis Harris has over 20 years of experience in steel production, including roles as Caster Shift Supervisor and Caster Operator at Nucor Steel Gallatin. As Shift Supervisor, he supervised a team of 10 employees, ensured safety standards, met production schedules and quality standards, developed employees, and implemented process improvements. Previously as Caster Operator, he qualified in multiple roles including Pulpit Operator, Strand Tender, Ladleman, Mechanic, and Welder. He also has experience in melt shop operations and welding/assembly. Harris has a high school diploma and completed additional continuous casting training in 2009.

1. Dennis Harris
2510 Pumpkin Ridge Road West ~ Union, Ohio 45693
859-638-0284 Cell
Professional Experience
Nucor Steel Gallatin (Formerly Gallatin Steel Co.), Ghent, Kentucky
Caster Shift Supervisor (2008-2016)
 Supervised Caster operating team, consisting of ten direct reports.
 Ensured that the highest safety standards were maintained. Led numerous safety projects
to protect from liquid metal hazards on the tundish and near the ladle turret. Also
participated in the implementation of 5S and other lean manufacturing initiatives.
 Responsible for compliance to the production schedule and ensuring that the final product
met specific customer standards.
 Developed direct reports through personal development plans, cross training and
mentoring.
 Contributed to the consistent and sustained reduction of process downtime, breakouts,
quality downgrades, maintenance breakdowns and production costs over a five year
period.
 Coordinated with adjoining departments to maximize production levels, maintain product
quality and ensure overall efficiency of the process.
 Monitored all equipment, ensuring that it was maintained and available as needed.
Participated heavily in implementing the maintenance system.
Caster Operator (1998–2008)
 Functioned as interim Supervisor in the absence of the Shift Supervisor, was responsible
for all of the duties of the Shift Supervisor.
 Qualified as a Pulpit Operator. Ensured adherence to the production schedule and quality
standards. As a senior operator, also trained numerous others in the pulpit and helped to
develop operating practices.
 Qualified Strand Tender and Ladleman. Helped to develop and adhered to all safety and
quality practices in reference to transferring liquid steel from the ladle to the mold.
 Qualified Mechanic and Welder. Participated in maintenance activities as well as utilize
the CMMS to help ensure maintenance reliability.
Melt Shop Operator (1995–1998)
 Qualified on the Melt Shop floor to maintain furnaces during the melting process
 Significant refractory experience. Participated in bricking both the ladles and furnace,
also experienced with the ladle slidegate systems.
Trinity Industries, Mt. Orab, Ohio
Welder/Assembler (1994–1995)
 Welded and assembled rail freight cars.
Education
Manchester High School ~ Manchester, OH 1993

2. Brimacombe Continuous Casting Course 2009