Matthew Chavez
Plainview,TX
Summary
Results-oriented manufacturing professional and Project Management student with a proven track record of optimizing production operations and driving significant cost savings. Adept at leveraging Lean principles to reduce downtime and eliminate waste while maintaining rigorous safety and quality standards. Committed to transitioning into leadership roles by combining hands-on technical expertise with modern project management methodologies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Seed Technician
BAYER AG
02.2018 - 04.2026
- Process Optimization: Engineered a new equipment cleanout protocol that reduced operational downtime by 58% (from 6 hours to 2.5 hours).
- Financial Impact: Identified and mitigated approximately $120,000 in annual waste through rigorous process analysis.
- Resource Management: Assisted in strategic labor planning, successfully optimizing team size while maintaining 100% production output.
- Continuous Improvement: Collaborated across departments to streamline workflows and enhance overall facility efficiency.
- Quality Assurance: Upheld strict safety and quality compliance standards, consistently earning 'Strong' and 'Exceptional' performance ratings.
Sale Associate
Plainview Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram
12.2017 - 02.2018
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through personalized service and product knowledge.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely restocking and organization of merchandise displays.
- Trained new team members on sales techniques and operational procedures to improve performance.
- Developed promotional strategies that increased foot traffic and boosted sales conversions.
- Resolved customer complaints efficiently, maintaining high standards of service quality and retention.
- Collaborated with management on visual merchandising to enhance customer experience and engagement.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends, informing inventory decisions and marketing initiatives.
Education
Degree - Project Management
Southern New Hampshire University
05.2027
High School Diploma -
Plainview High School
Plainview, TX05.2014
Skills
- Operational excellence and quality control
- Process improvement and lean principles
- Data tracking and reporting
- Technical troubleshooting and analysis
- Team collaboration and labor planning
- Workflow optimization strategies
- Time management and safety compliance
- High-reliability operations
Timeline
Seed Technician
BAYER AG
02.2018 - 04.2026
Sale Associate
Plainview Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram
12.2017 - 02.2018
Degree - Project Management
Southern New Hampshire University
High School Diploma -
Plainview High School