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Matthew Burch

Caledonia

Summary

Dynamic Production Supervisor with a proven track record at Smurfit-Westrock, excelling in quality control and staff management. Successfully fostered a positive shift culture while achieving production targets. Skilled in continuous improvement and training, ensuring safe and efficient operations that enhance team performance and product quality.

Professional production specialist with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in overseeing production processes, optimizing workflows, and ensuring quality standards. Reliable and adaptable, effectively managing resources and fostering productive work environment. Expertise in safety protocols, inventory management, and process improvement.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Supervisor

Smurfit-Westrock
05.2023 - Current

-Ensured smooth operations of corrugator on 2nd shift


-Influenced positive culture on shift


-Oversaw quality on shift


-Hold account for all actions by direct reports

Corrugator Lead Person

Westrock
04.2022 - 05.2023

-Lead production on shift


-Hold other hourly team members to account for production levels


-Develop and be ready to run shifts/cover staffing needs

Slitter Operator

Westrock
06.2021 - 04.2022

-Ensure correct order setup/dimensions


-Ensure quality product produced


-Collaborate with other dry end staff to ensure smooth shifts



Clamp Truck Operator

Westrock
07.2019 - 06.2021

-Ensure safe condition of clamp truck prior to service


-Bring proper inventory from outside sources safely into the plant


-Provide proper product to the corrugator for consumption


-Correct any damaged rolls to be able to be consumed

Press Lead Person

Westrock
08.2018 - 07.2019

-Collaborate with shift supervisor to ensure correct ink/materials are at machine ready to run


-Ensure proper orders are programmed into the machine


-Develop processes to ensure safe/efficient operations daily


-Audit hourly associates performance and document when necessary

Press Assistant 1/Rewind Operator

Westrock
05.2018 - 08.2018

-Ensure proper order setups to prevent production gaps


-Collaborate with leadership to ensure quality production


-Operate offline rewinder to perform edits on defects to prevent them from making to final customer


-Collaborate with shipping department to ensure proper materials are at machine center

Lead Security Officer

Guerrero Media/Holdings
11.2013 - 05.2018

-Ensure safe movements of team members from site to site


-Develop plans to avoid altercations during operating hours


-Screen incoming patrons for items not allowed on site


-Ensure all patrons meet requirements for entry


-Lead staff to ensure safe and efficient operations

Education

High School Diploma -

Alleghany High School
Covington, VA
06-2002

Skills

  • Quality control
  • Continuous improvement
  • Production management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Production targets
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Staff management
  • Schedule management
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Materials handling

Timeline

Production Supervisor

Smurfit-Westrock
05.2023 - Current

Corrugator Lead Person

Westrock
04.2022 - 05.2023

Slitter Operator

Westrock
06.2021 - 04.2022

Clamp Truck Operator

Westrock
07.2019 - 06.2021

Press Lead Person

Westrock
08.2018 - 07.2019

Press Assistant 1/Rewind Operator

Westrock
05.2018 - 08.2018

Lead Security Officer

Guerrero Media/Holdings
11.2013 - 05.2018

High School Diploma -

Alleghany High School