Matthew Keener

Experience

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  Pentair

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  Mechanical / Quality Engineer

  -Handled incoming inspection, PPAP, First Article Analysis, destructive testing, FMEA and returns analysis, and ASME metallurgical certifications.-Led team of international skilled laborers in ensuring the incoming quality of product during start up phase of manufacturing facilities in Mexico and India.-Championed one of three facilities in the implementation of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.-Led and participated in various Kaizen events with hourly and salary employees.

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  Enpress

  Feb 2006 - Jul 2007

  Mechanical / Quality Engineer

  -Established quality system including incoming inspection, part files, work instructions, asset database, and specifications.-Updated and streamlined processes and procedures used in manufacturing, and managed prototype and R&D projects for potential sale in outside markets.-Plant Safety Director.

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  Lake Shore Cryotronics

  Sept 2007 - Jun 2013

  Manufacturing Manager

  Manufacturing Manager-Managed production team while adding value through the implementation of Lean and Six Sigma concepts, as well as maintaining a facet of engineering capability. Manufacturing Engineer-Streamlined manufacturing processes and coordinated efforts of production and engineering to meet customer deadlines, while helping to grow the product line through the validation of additional features.

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  Worthington Industries

  Jun 2013 - Oct 2023

  -Implements and follows the standard WI process for continuous improvement-Works with Operations Manager and BU Transformation team to build and maintain an aggressive plant improvement plan-Trans, coaches, and mentors employees on basic lean tools and kaizen methodology, and coordinates corporate/BU assistance for advanced lean training-Facilitates kaizen events and provides pre/post event follow up as required-Establishes and insures that the pace of process improvement activities are sufficient to support the transformation-Leads weekly, monthly, and quarterly reviews to insure the transformation efforts are staying on track Show less Operations Manager overseeing the startup of a new cryogenic cylinder product line.-Achieve profitability by end of year one-Staff line and design production flow-Manage safety, scrap, rework, throughput, overhead, and financials at the local level-Support new product development-Drive cost reduction initiativesOperations Integration Lead for James Russell Engineering acquisition 8.2014Training Completed:-Emerging Leaders-Advancing Leaders-Lean Academy Show less

  • Transformation Manager - Steel Support Operations

    Feb 2018 - Oct 2023

  • Transformation Manager - Westerville Cylinders

    Jan 2016 - Mar 2018

  • Operations Supervisor

    Jun 2013 - Feb 2016
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  Matrix Adhesives Group

  Oct 2023 - now

  HSEQ Director

  -Responsibility for Health, Safety, Environmental compliance, and Quality for Matrix's portfolio companies-ISO 9001:2015 certifications for portfolio companies