Andre W

Experienced professional in steelmaking. EAF/ladle refining and casting experience.

A leader capable to create a work environment where all work together towards a common goal. My leadership style is focused on empowerment, accountability, collaboration, constant communication and transparency.

Effective General Manager with strong leadership and management skills developed throughout 24 years of experience in the steel industry, more specifically special bar quality mills.

Significant ability to work in unionized environments building and strengthening the relationship between hourly workers and Management.

Experience dealing with diverse workforces developed through exposure to different cultures and countries I worked at (Brazil, Canada and USA).

Very results oriented individual with responsibility and experience over P&L, change management, culture change, team building, continuous improvement and Six Sigma methodology.

Functional background includes technical and operational expertise in EAF furnaces, ingot and continuous casting, ladle metallurgy and vacuum treatment of all special bar quality steel grades, including stainless.

Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Metallurgical Engineering and also Six Sigma Black Belt.

For more information, please contact [email protected] referencing N224529.