John Cumming is applying for a position and provides his contact information and qualifications. He has over 20 years of experience in process operations and leadership roles in steel production, cable manufacturing, and building products. His experience includes quality control and assurance, production planning, and health and safety management. He is trained in continuous improvement techniques and safety certifications. He believes his skills in operations, technical processes, and people management would be an asset to any potential employer.

1. John Cumming
5 Totnes Close, Hartlepool, TS27 3LD
(Home) 01429 277829 (Mobile) 07847377607
(Email) jhn_cumming@yahoo.co.uk
Clean current Driving Licence
Strong process control understanding & methodology. A positive and pro-active individual who is self
motivated, assertive and reliable. Able to demonstrate excellent leadership, influencing and relationship
management skills. Experience in various aspects of process operations and delivery of quality products to
meet specifications and time scales. Quality assurance, sampling and dispatch to client demands.
Professional Training:
• Nebosh National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
• IOSH Working Safely
• Telescopic Handler
• Slinging and Banksman
• Accident Investigation + Incident Investigation + Near Miss Training
• Manual Handling
• Permit to Work Course
• NVQ Level 2 Business-Improvement Techniques (Process)
• Fork Lift Counterbalance
• Crane Operations + Rigging & Slinging
• Workplace Health & Safety +Working Safely at Height + SWP + Risk Assessment
• Air Tools – Hand Arm Vibration Awareness
• First Aid
• Quality Awareness + Process Awareness + Asbestos Awareness
• Fire Awareness + Gas Awareness + Isolation
• CSCS Card
• CCNSG Safety Passport
Career Summary:
November 2011 - October 2015 SSI UK (Formerly Corus) – Steel House, Redcar ,Cleveland
Position held – Process Team Leader
Responsibilities:
• Continued responsibility for quality testing of raw iron at a top tier comah site to ensure
elimination of sub-standard final product. Removal of Sulphur from the hot metal & retaining it in
the Slag
• Deep injection of Desulphurising agents into hot metal. Effective management of torpedoes and
high level of mixing in the Ladles ( mixing or chemical agitation)
• Ensure fully killed & minimise Vessel slag carryover
• Part of the process to fully remove Aluminium, Calcium, Lead, Magnesium, Silicon, Titanium,
Vanadium, Niobium, Boron, Zinc
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2. • Working with skimmer, injection lance, tilters and pourers to ensure continuation of process
operations. This includes working with magnesium, calcium carbide, lime and soda ash and
appreciating the properties and relevance of each.
• Flusher operations - To homogenise and control temperature and analysis before dispatching to
the next process
• Daily use of Distributed Control Systems ( DCS) with over 600 computer operations
Clear communication to all departments involved in the various stages of process to ensure clarity and to
avoid miscommunication. Production planning, manpower planning, supervision over production areas,
control and optimising stock levels, liaising with engineering department to prioritise machine and tool
maintenance, optimise efficiency and performance, improve and maintain housekeeping standards. To
ensure Health and Safety policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.
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April 2011 – November 2011 - JDR Cables
Position Held – Process Operator
Responsibilities: To ensure effective delivery and development of custom engineered cable systems for
subsea installations and interventions. Part of a highly skilled team working collaboratively to produce
quality goods using established technical processes.
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July 1991 – March 2011.- Expamet Building Products– Longhill Ind Est – Hartlepool.
Position held – Production Team Leader/ Material Control and Warehouse Supervisor
Responsibilities: To ensure the maximum efficiency of all production areas was achieved whilst
maintaining standards of Health and Safety, customer service, quality and team morale. Stock control,
stock counts, purchasing and control of raw materials, goods in and out, loading and unloading of vehicles
and also internal and external audits. Electronic logging of records and quality assessments of raw
materials.
I am fully trained in applying continuous improvement techniques (Kaizen) and workplace organisation
(5S/5C) and along with key performance indicators I applied these programmes throughout my working
practice. I have extensive experience using Systems Applications and Products (SAP) and can transfer these
skills to most positions.
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Supporting Information:
I was employed initially at SSI as a process operator playing an integral part in the production of steel.
Shortly after this appointment I was promoted to Team Leader supervising a team of men operating at the
de-sulphurisation point of the process, which is highly demanding and requires focus and skill. I feel I have
the necessary operational, functional and technical skills which would fit perfectly to a position with your
company. I respect and appreciate established routines but find it motivating to look for more effective
ways of performing. I feel it is important to constantly evaluate my performance and look for ways of
improvement. I believe I have experience, scope and knowledge which are transferable and appropriate.
I think I have the personal attributes that are necessary to a position within your company. I have a
personable nature and relate well to people and I can marry this to my demands for high standards and
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3. the drive to succeed. I am forward thinking, pro active and can anticipate potential problems. I believe
that I have the attitude and energy that would be an asset to your organisation.
References.
Available upon request.
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