Josiah Mathews
Florence,KY
Summary
A Servant Leader & experienced Change Agent in Operations & OpX Management with over 15 years of experience in automotive, consumer products and food manufacturing industries. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, developing relationships, and working in cross- functional teams providing great communication toward improving customer satisfaction. Consistently driving continuous improvement toward overall operational excellence. Relentless, results-producing, multi-faceted management career demonstrating year-over-year improvement. Maintains uncompromising focus of connecting KPI's & teams to ownership & overall successturning underperforming individuals into teams that work efficiently. The go-to leader on every team for crisis-management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Advanced Testing Laboratories | Bureau Veritas
03.2022 - Current
- Manage a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Develop and implement strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Manage budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Increase overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
- Cultivate strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Maximize efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Monitor financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Establish comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
- Manage budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
- Manage Scientific Sourcing Operations (Corporate Office & Field) in North America for our Pharma, Medical Device & Consumer Goods Industries.
- Manage 12-person salaried leadership team consisting of remote and in-office regulatory scientists, client site managers, Chemists, Microbiologists, & Corporate Office Based PET Based Sampling & Challenge Lab Lead Management Professionals.
Manufacturing Manager
Schwans
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Leader of Safe work practices for my work system of 435 people. Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
- Directed & assisted managers & supervisors engaged in the daily operation of production and maintenance department.
- Developed budget & controls for department spending at budgeted levels.
- Maintained actual cost of goods at or below standard. Investigated ways to reduce scrap waste out-of-spec & contaminated ingredients. Explored ways to reduce manpower & increase overall productivity without sacrificing quality. Implemented those plans.
- Researched & proposed equipment & labor utilization models for performance improvement & overall effectiveness measurement. Presented that data to Director and leadership team.
- Monitored performance of manufacturing facility using reports from plant management meetings/meetings, human resources, Food Safety Quality & Safety.
- Prepare & compile operating reports for the Director of Manufacturing. Followed up on opportunities for improvement with appropriate management (and from employee ideas) in all operating areas.
- Interviewed and hired entry level through management level team members following EEO guidelines. Ensured employees received proper training and development. Built multi layer auditing systems and skill matrix to ensure development was measured and continuously improving. Adjusted daily work schedules and productions schedules with planners as needed to meet production requirements.
- Food manufacturing with HACCP.
Value Stream Manager
Eaton Corporation
07.2017 - 03.2021
- Value Stream Manager accountable for direct and ongoing leadership of Recloser Product Value Stream and facility Machine Shop. Lead, developed and coached 7 front line salaried supervisors & 250 assembly & skilled laborers.
- Reorganized machine shopbringing in and validating $3million of new machinery 3.5 months ahead of schedule, working with Engineering, OpX Leaders, Finance, PMPstogetherrealizing about $250k of savingssaving our Q3 earnings metric ultimately. That success leveraged 3 plants in our regionsustaining our year goals in the midst of the COVID 19 pandemic. We were the only region that sustained profitability that year in the corporation.
- Successfully input and managed a multi layered audit KPI management system to help my business unit and leaders understand overall KPI expectations, daily performance to those metrics and how to communicate this data to every team member via huddles, performance reviews, skip level meetings, 1:1's and through implementing Kaizen Events.
- Lead implementation of pilot lean management system.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and of good quality.
- Prepared production documents such as standard operating procedures, manufacturing batch records and productivity reports.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Identified appropriate methodology to shorten cycle time and achieve target margins.
- Reviewed processes, identifying areas that required improvement. Participated in Value Stream Mapping Events.
- Established project schedules and monitored tasks to meet milestones during each phase.
- Coached and assisted employees with adapting to new processes.
- Met regularly with Leadership Team to discuss project implementations and alleviate any issues.
Regional Operations Manager
Adecco Group NA
07.2014 - 07.2017
- Dynamic Operations Manager & Change Agent accountable for direct & ongoing management of onsite operations. Managed staff of over 800 associates working at 8 different principal client locations & trained, developed and placed 6 supplier location Client Program Supervisors.
- Devised strategic plans focused on long-term growth while addressing immediate operational challenges.
- Enhanced team productivity and morale with targeted leadership development programs.
- Maintained high safety standards throughout the region, minimizing accidents and incidents.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to expand company's footprint in underperforming markets.
Quality Team Leader - (Manufacturing Technician)
Procter & Gamble Co
07.2012 - 07.2014
- Acted as a focal point & leader to all quality related programs, directing QA QC activities/policies/procedures to ensure maximum quality & effectiveness.
- Acted as a focal point & leader of employee engagement & administrator for my work team in a technician centered work system.
- Assisted with documenting key processes and procedures and security protocols.
- Increased efficiency in defect detection through data analysis and implementation of cutting-edge testing tools.
- Recognized outstanding achievements within the team, instilling motivation for continued excellence in daily operations.
- Actively participated in Lean Six Sigma projects, driving process improvements for increased operational efficiency.
Production Manager (Team Coach)
Ford Motor Company
04.2010 - 07.2012
- Managed day to day operations of assembly lines, machine shop and material handling of 3 shifts with more than 200 team members on each shift.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
Production Supervisor (Machine Shop)
General Dynamics
08.2007 - 04.2010
- Served as project leader for all safety programs & initiatives while also serving as a key launch team member of new six sigma team. Worked with my college instructor on this project as he was newly hired into the company. This was also a cross functional team including union members and management/salaried leaders.
- Teams success secured savings & ultimately secured new business in excess of $500 million. Once we proved we could streamline production from 1 M1A1 Tank Production a day to 2.5 daily, we received new business. These new contracts with Israel and Australia saved 400 people from being laid off and secured work for another 2 years. I also received college credit for my work on the project and reporting to my class over two semesters.
- Reduced equipment downtime by implementing preventive maintenance programs and timely repairs.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams during new product launches to transition from design to manufacturing stages.
- Collaborated with management and engineering teams to develop and implement innovative strategies for maximizing production efficiency without compromising quality standards.
- Implemented safety protocols and conducted regular audits, achieving a reduction in workplace accidents and incidents.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed team of 37 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Conducted and Manages Auditing & Time Study activity for Six Sigma and work team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN08.2026
Associate of Applied Science - Manufacturing Engineering Technology
James A Rhodes State College
Lima, OH12.2020
Skills
- Plant Manager Training Preparation in the Eaton Business System
- Lean Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing Operations (GB)
- Process Development & Continuous Improvement
- Policy / Procedure Development
- Process and Performance optimization
- Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA)
- Visual Factory
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Recruiting Staffing Trainer of all personnel to be certified in EBS Recruitment/Interviewing
- ERG Divisional National Global Leader
- Value Stream Mapping
- Performance Metrics KPI's
- Dimensional Inspection with common metrology tools
- Complex Problem Solving
- AS9100 & ISO9001 Quality Management Systems
- PFMEA/DFMEA
- Process development and implementation
- Certified Lean Tool Practitioner-Manufacturing
- Quality Engineer w/AAS
- Ergonomic Mesh Champion
- Emergency 1st Response
- IATF 16949 & ISO 9001 Internal Auditor - EBS
Certification
ASQ Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Preparation - Villanova U | Eaton Business System Certified Lean Practitioner | Blueprint Reading | Human Tech Ergonomics Certification | PMP Certification | Eaton Business System PM1 Certified Trainer & Global Curriculum Designer | CPR & Advanced Rescue Certification | 40-hr Hazmat Training Certified | SafeStart Certified Trainer
Timeline
General Manager
Advanced Testing Laboratories | Bureau Veritas
03.2022 - Current
Manufacturing Manager
Schwans
03.2021 - 03.2022
Value Stream Manager
Eaton Corporation
07.2017 - 03.2021
Regional Operations Manager
Adecco Group NA
07.2014 - 07.2017
Quality Team Leader - (Manufacturing Technician)
Procter & Gamble Co
07.2012 - 07.2014
Production Manager (Team Coach)
Ford Motor Company
04.2010 - 07.2012
Production Supervisor (Machine Shop)
General Dynamics
08.2007 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
Capella University
Associate of Applied Science - Manufacturing Engineering Technology
James A Rhodes State College
ASQ Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Preparation - Villanova U | Eaton Business System Certified Lean Practitioner | Blueprint Reading | Human Tech Ergonomics Certification | PMP Certification | Eaton Business System PM1 Certified Trainer & Global Curriculum Designer | CPR & Advanced Rescue Certification | 40-hr Hazmat Training Certified | SafeStart Certified Trainer
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