Matthew Balfanz
West Bend,WI
Summary
Experienced Supervisor leading team members on-time job completion. Assign tasks, train employees, provide feedback, mediate interpersonal conflicts and implement company procedures. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provide leadership and vision which drives teams to meet goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MACHINING AND PROGRAMMING SUPERVISOR
WAUSAU EQUIPMENT
03.2023 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency through regular process reviews and implementing necessary changes.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and adherence to financial guidelines.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
Materials Supervisor
Wausau Equipment
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Responsible for the day to day operations of the Fabrication department, Materials team, and Shipping / Receiving
- Responsible for scheduling all fabrication equipment on a daily basis to meet on time delivery requirements
- Repairing and maintaining Bystronic laser and brake press
- Successfully implement and maintain cycle count program
- Make sure the day to day needs of all employees are handled
- Create all laser and brake press programs, as well as tooling new parts
- Work closely with planning, and welding to ensure the right parts are made at the right time.
- Enhanced materials management efficiency by implementing lean techniques and inventory control measures.
- Championed sustainability efforts within the organization through responsible sourcing practices and waste reduction initiatives.
- Streamlined the procurement process for timely delivery of raw materials, ensuring smooth production operations.
- Coordinated with production planners to synchronize material availability with manufacturing schedules.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory levels, addressing discrepancies and minimizing stockouts or overstock situations.
- Developed strategic relationships with vendors, resulting in better pricing and improved quality of materials.
Department Lead Man
Wausau Equipment
11.2018 - 09.2021
- I was hired on at Wausau Equipment to help bring in their brand new Bystronic brake press and Bysprint laser with Bytrans extended automation
- I do all the nesting for the laser, and create bend programs for the brake press, as well as train all new operators on the proper usage of the equipment
- Order raw material for the laser, and saws
- Have been factory trained on laser maintenance procedures, and am responsible for the day to day operation of the laser, and scheduling of the fab department, to include 1 laser with automation, 2 brake presses, 2 saws, 2 drill presses, 2 boring bar machines, a lathe, and other assisting personal
- Certified on stand up and sit down forklifts
- Schedule all machines to meet on time delivery requirements
- Responsible for all troubleshooting and repairs of all fab department machines in the facility
- Implemented supermarket for parts storage
- Consolidated all parts throughout the shop to one central location, with dedicated locations where necessary
- Developed kitting program to ensure weld kits are ready and staged for the welders when needed
- Developed kit carts for continuous running jobs
- Implemented raw material storage solutions to reduce our on hand inventory 30% over a one year time, while also always having what we need, when we need it by helping develop relationships with current suppliers.
- Mentored new hires within the department, providing guidance on company policies and procedures as well as job-specific tasks.
- Boosted overall employee morale by fostering a positive work environment and promoting open communication.
Tech Leader/DMM Coordinator
Super Steel
11.2010 - 11.2018
- Order Material, Run cycle count program for maintaining proper inventory of all sheet and plate items
- Negotiate best steel prices for discreet buys
- Program lasers, plasma, oxy machines, and Amada turrets (2)
- Troubleshoot IT issues, maintain servers for daily laser operations
- Operate lasers, plasma, oxy burn tables, and turret
- Troubleshoot laser, plasma, oxy cutting problems, and machine issues
- Certified on stand-up and sit-down forklift, load, unload trucks
- Responsible for daily operations in the fabrication department to include; lasers (3), plasma (1), oxy (1), drill and tap, bevel, and brake presses (11)
- Scheduling of all machines to meet on time date requirements.
Laser Operator
Douglas Dynamics
04.2009 - 03.2010
- Program and operate Bystronic laser
- Form all parts cut during the shift
- Operate and troubleshoot plasma
- Operate Whitney plasma.
Tech Leader/DMM Coordinator
Super Steel
02.2003 - 04.2009
- Order Material, Run cycle count program for maintaining proper inventory of all sheet and plate items
- Negotiate best steel prices for discreet buys
- Program lasers, plasma, oxy machines, and Amada turrets (2)
- Troubleshoot IT issues, maintain servers for daily laser operations
- Operate lasers, plasma, oxy burn tables, and turret
- Troubleshoot laser, plasma, oxy cutting problems, and machine issues
- Certified on stand-up and sit-down forklift, load, unload trucks
- Responsible for daily operations in the fabrication department to include; lasers (3), plasma (1), oxy (1), drill and tap, bevel, and brake presses (11)
- Scheduling of all machines to meet on time date requirements.
Education
No Degree - Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WIHigh School Diploma -
Oak Creek High School
01.1995
Skills
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean Manufacturing
- Metal Fabrication
- Strategic Planning
- Inventory Control
- Process Improvemen
- Inventory Management
- Purchasing
- Training and mentoring
- Goal-Oriented
- Staff Management
- Employee Motivation
- Complex Problem-Solving
Certification
- Front Line Leadership Training - 2023
- Agile Foundation Training - 2023
- Mastercam License - 2024
Timeline
MACHINING AND PROGRAMMING SUPERVISOR
WAUSAU EQUIPMENT
03.2023 - Current
Materials Supervisor
Wausau Equipment
09.2021 - 03.2023
Department Lead Man
Wausau Equipment
11.2018 - 09.2021
Tech Leader/DMM Coordinator
Super Steel
11.2010 - 11.2018
Laser Operator
Douglas Dynamics
04.2009 - 03.2010
Tech Leader/DMM Coordinator
Super Steel
02.2003 - 04.2009
No Degree - Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology
Waukesha County Technical College
High School Diploma -
Oak Creek High School