Jason Ellis
Sault Ste Marie,Canada
Summary
Experienced Shift Coordinator/supervisor proficient in operating equipment, instruction and guidance, maintaining quality assurance standards. Skilled at improving efficiency with a collaborative style and forward-thinking approach. Offering many years of related experience and looking for a long-term role.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shift Coordinator/Supervisor - Slabcast Operations
Algoma Steel
Sault Ste Marie, Canada
01.2022 - Current
- Responsible for all shift operations, quality standards, safety and productivity throughout the shifts, as well as operating the Casting pulpit.
- Directed cross-functional maintenance and operations teams (Millwrights, Electricians, Slab Yard, Segment Shop, Tundish aisle) to coordinate efforts across Steelmaking and DSPC, ensuring reduced downtime, upheld quality, and maintained safe, efficient production flow.
- Monitored and adjusted casting speeds, temperatures, water and hydraulic systems, mold thermocouples, chemistry, casting powders, consumables, and performance trends to ensure stability, grade quality, and optimized yields while minimizing rejects.
- Oversee Slab yard processing including cutting, scarfing, defect control, and shipping logistics to maintain product quality and support on-time delivery.
- Promoted PPE compliance as first point of contact for safety leadership, driving real-time responses to prevent incidents, protect equipment, and sustain production continuity.
- Communicated effectively with management regarding any changes or updates that needed to be implemented.
- Assigned tasks and monitored employee performance to complete daily goals.
- Developed training materials for new hires and conducted orientation sessions.
Shift FLS Electric Arc Furnace
Algoma Steel
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Acted as Shift FLS for commissioning of the EAF 2, supervising all employees and contractors on site during the shift.
- Ensured Algoma work force safety and operational compliance during shift.
- Facilitated operational compliance by enforcing safety regulations among the workforce during the shift.
Slabcast Maintenance Operator
Algoma Steel
10.2013 - 01.2022
- Performed segment shop tasks including stripping/building segments, managing run outs, and handling rolls and housings to maintain operational flow.
- Executed diverse casting duties, including segment/mould changes and adherence to allowable tolerances to ensure quality standards.
- Operated casting pendant/machine, ladle, casting helper, tundish aisle, and segment shop tasks to support efficient casting processes.
- Executed tundish aisle tasks, focusing on rebuilding and drying to maintain workflow.
- Fully trained in all aspects outlined in the training package/ job descriptions.
Plate Mill (Multiple positions)
Algoma Steel
01.2010 - 10.2013
- Performed flame cutting of finished plates to size from hotmill, securing rail cars for transport.
- Executed shot blasting to clean surfaces of plates in heat treatment process.
- Accurately loaded, manifested, and shipped materials on the shipping paper line.
- Plate Mill and Wide Strip.
Mate
Chief Shingwauk Tour Boat
06.2005 - 11.2011
- Performed daily maintenance on generators and engine, ensuring passenger safety and navigation.
- Ensured adherence to Transport Canada and Coast Guard guidelines for operational safety.
- Coordinated navigation of tour boat routes to enhance safe passenger experiences.
Multiple Roles
OLG Casino Sault Ste Marie
Sault Ste Marie, Canada
01.2003 - 01.2010
- F&B, Tables games.
Education
Grade 12 Diploma -
Bawating Collegiate and Vocational School
Resort Operations ( Business) - First year
Sault College
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Team management
- Safety compliance
- Operational efficiency
- Performance monitoring
- Supervision and leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Equipment maintenance
- Effective communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Decision-making capacity
- Dependable and responsible
Certification
- SAP Training and Reporting
- Cast Manager
- Pi
- Pacing
- Knowledge of OHSA
- Working at heights (01/01/25)
- Respirator Fit
- Supervisor Confined Space Training
- Supervisor H&S Training
- Supervisor Work Refusal Training
- Workplace Violence and Harassment
- Supervisor Alcohol and Drug Training
- Supervisor Lockout Policies
- Radiation Training
- Algoma Business Code
- Overhead Cranes
- Rigging/burning Training
- Restricted Marine Engineer ticket (Past)
- Restricted Mate Ticket (Inland seaways) (Past)
References
Matthew Nogalo - Superintendent Slab & Coil
705 297-0025
William Devoe - FLS Caster/Slabyard
705 297-5806
Brad Palahnuk- PUC
705 257-9452
Timeline
Shift FLS Electric Arc Furnace
Algoma Steel
02.2025 - 06.2025
Shift Coordinator/Supervisor - Slabcast Operations
Algoma Steel
01.2022 - Current
Slabcast Maintenance Operator
Algoma Steel
10.2013 - 01.2022
Plate Mill (Multiple positions)
Algoma Steel
01.2010 - 10.2013
Mate
Chief Shingwauk Tour Boat
06.2005 - 11.2011
Multiple Roles
OLG Casino Sault Ste Marie
01.2003 - 01.2010
Grade 12 Diploma -
Bawating Collegiate and Vocational School
Resort Operations ( Business) - First year
Sault College