Matt Crandall
Fruitport,MI
Summary
Proactive Manufacturing Manager with 10 years combined supervisory experience (Food and Automotive). Dedicated to leading by example and ensuring quality products through detail-oriented inspections. Effective at introducing modern computer and organizational systems for efficient production methods.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Manager
La Colombe Coffee
2023.04 - Current
- Managed a team of production staff, fostering a positive work environment and encouraging professional growth.
- Evaluated and recommended new technology investments to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall production capabilities.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations at all times, conducting regular inspections and promoting a culture of safe work practices among employees.
- Conducted root cause analysis investigations to identify areas for improvement in manufacturing processes, leading to increased efficiency and fewer defects.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring optimal levels were maintained to meet production demands without excessive stockpiling or shortages.
- Optimized scheduling processes to maximize resource utilization while minimizing labor costs and overtime expenses.
Production Manager
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
2022.01 - 2023.04
- Mentored junior staff members on best practices in production management, cultivating a skilled workforce capable of tackling complex challenges headon.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
- Introduced automation and technological advancements to the production floor, leading to increased efficiency and reduced labor costs.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
Production Supervisor
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
2021.05 - 2022.05
- Utilized lean practices to balance workflow and alleviate redundancy.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures and unavoidable delays.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies and organizing manpower.
- Compiled production equipment status reports, detailing parts produced, downtime duration and potential quality concerns.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
Quality Manager
Structural Concepts
2019.12 - 2021.04
- Devised specifications for processes.
- Mentored and encouraged employees to strive for excellence while fostering professional growth.
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Wrote and implemented new rework procedures to standardize processes and streamline workflow.
- Updated quality control standards, methods and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Equipped and organized facility to comply with company strategy for online and offline quality controls.
- Developed and deployed production control plans, including creating all related work instructions and procedures.
- Rejected defective products and approved correct products.
Process Engineering Technician
Shape Corp.
2014.02 - 2019.12
- Developed documentation, including diagrams and specifications, to meet project requirements and regulatory standards.
- Established project schedules and monitored tasks to meet milestones during each phase.
- Coached newly hired employees and interns while observing progress and delegating tasks.
- Reviewed processes, identifying areas that required improvement.
- Evaluated finished assemblies for compliance with standard procedures and design requirements.
- Conferred with engineers and designers to investigate and solve failure issues.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Team Lead
Shape Corp.
2013.02 - 2014.02
- Trained, mentored and directed team of 30 manufacturing technicians.
- Managed development and implementation of lean and continuous improvement manufacturing initiatives across production environment.
- Mentored and coached Six Sigma Green Belts in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement processes.
- Championed new Lean strategies, framework and project elements to drive multidisciplinary growth and process overhaul.
- Developed Continuous Improvement/Lean production training programs for onsite implementation.
- Developed custom value stream mapping to monitor production efficiency.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oakridge High School
Muskegon, MISkills
- Quality processes
- Operational improvements
- Team Leadership
- Problem-Solving Abilities
- Quality Management
- Statistical Analysis Skills
- Data Analysis
- Process improvement
- Team management
- Problem resolution
- MS Office
- AutoCAD
- Operational improvement
- Redzone Champion (Start to finish experience)
Accomplishments
I would say out of my many accomplishments as a Process Engineer/Team Lead it has been taking a Preproduction Ford Explorer Value Stream from 8 Laser Welders to 4 Laser Welders
through a Jishuken event that I spear headed with members of my department, we saved a total of $10,765,000 between the capital and labor but most importantly the department's views changed about lean culture.
Timeline
Manufacturing Manager
La Colombe Coffee
2023.04 - Current
Production Manager
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
2022.01 - 2023.04
Production Supervisor
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
2021.05 - 2022.05
Quality Manager
Structural Concepts
2019.12 - 2021.04
Process Engineering Technician
Shape Corp.
2014.02 - 2019.12
Team Lead
Shape Corp.
2013.02 - 2014.02
High School Diploma -
Oakridge High School
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