Brian Matthis

Experience

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  Bally Refrigerated Boxes, Inc.

  Oct 1995 - now

  As Production Fabrication Manager, I assume substantial responsibility in holding direct oversight of end-to-end operations of three company departments, including over 38 employees, nine advanced CNC machine operators, a first-level supervisor, and a foreman. I conduct training exercises and draw on my managerial strengths to support the fulfillment of two additional departments comprised of 42 employees. I also carry out functions in a plant manager capacity on an as-needed basis to lead and monitor the performance of more than 200 hourly employees, five supervisors, four foremen, and two managers. In addition, I transfer equipment to new products, build relationships with vendors, and formulate plans to mitigate potential production delays, malfunctions, and shortages.Key highlights of my accomplishments include:• Successfully implemented a Lean manufacturing production method.• Instituted systematic changes, dramatically improving the overall efficiency of vital departmental processes.• Repeatedly demonstrated a dedication to productivity, setting records in multiple departments.• Consistently enhanced quality through cross-training and mentoring. Show less In this role, I balanced concurrent priorities in leading a team of 25 employees, supervising day-to-day staff performance, delegating responsibility, providing first-rate customer service, and training new employees. I enforced department policies and procedures, developed and distributed schedules, maintained stock, and ensured utmost department cleanliness. I addressed and expeditiously resolved process errors, SOP violations, customer inquiries and concerns, and internal conflict. I also executed quarterly performance appraisals, tracked work orders, organized workflows, calibrated production machinery, and applied effective measures to seamlessly adapt to changing industry trends, business standards, and best practices. Additionally, I administered in-depth material inspections to verify compliance with product specifications, oversaw the workshop activities of 25 employees, troubleshot and repaired equipment breakdowns, and monitored key performance metrics.Key highlights of my accomplishments include:• Continuously met or exceeded daily production requirements.• Significantly improved the impact of employee training programs.• Regularly met daily demands through unmatched team leadership, guidance, judgment, and attention to detail.• Minimized risks, safety hazards, discrepancies, and delays. Show less During this time, I interpreted schematics and blueprints, replaced outdated or defective machinery components, promoted strict compliance with standards and regulations, and efficiently loaded and unloaded machinery materials. I provided outstanding customer service, trained team members, scrutinized the condition of equipment following each production run, and transferred completed work to the proper staging area. I also identified product irregularities and violations of specifications by recording precise measurements of completed pieces, sustained optimum tolerances, maintained open access to transportation, and ensured the application of the correct product lubrication. In addition, I put forth recommendations to accelerate productivity, reinforce safety, maximize morale, and improve resource allocation and utilization in deadline-driven environments.Key highlights of my accomplishments include:• Drastically improved testing and verification processes for completed machines, ultimately lowering warranty claims.• Manually set-up two automated production lines, eight press brakes, four shears, grinders, a CNC router, and three turret presses.• Orchestrated successful team efforts in standardizing manufacturing and testing processes.• Retooled electrical department, allowing for uninterrupted business growth and the achievement of corporate goals. Show less

  • Production Fabrication Manager

    Nov 2010 - now

  • Metal Department Supervisor

    Mar 1999 - Oct 2010

  • Machine Operator

    Jan 1996 - Feb 1999

  • Machine Operator Helper

    Oct 1995 - Jan 1996
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  Affordable Home Improvements, LLC

  Mar 2004 - Aug 2017

  Owner & Operator

  Throughout this period, I served in an all-encompassing management capacity for a business specialized in the remodeling of houses, condos, metal roofing and shingles, and the construction of new buildings and garages. I directed up to three crews at a time while administering a payroll for as many as 10 employees. I oversaw staff recruitment, hiring, training, management, and performance evaluations. I also defined and maintained an original, actionable, forward-thinking company vision while motivating workers and coordinating marketing strategy development, manpower, logistics, the client acquisition process, upkeep and repairs, and human resources. In addition, I met regularly with vendors, negotiated contracts, identified and utilized best practices, and monitored business finances and accounting. Key highlights of my accomplishments include:• Routinely achieved immediate and long-range business goals. • Integrated tactics to maximize alignment with customer specifications, business objectives, and revenue targets.• Established high-level business requirements.• Built reputation for diligence, focus, and intuition. Show less