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MATTHEW COTTRELL

Smithville

Summary

Experienced with team leadership and operational management. Utilizes strong organizational skills to optimize workflow and improve team efficiency. Track record of fostering collaborative work environment to achieve collective goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor ~ Paint-Production Supply-Receiving

Ventrac
11.2022 - Current
  • Daily tasks include - Managing a 30 member team to ensure a quality product is delivered to our customers. From Paint - Production Supply - Receiving Dept
  • - CDI improvements. Use employee feedback for continuous daily improvement projects. Implement them through out our processes
  • - 5S Standards.
  • 1. Sort
  • 2. Straighten
  • 3. Set
  • 4. Standardize
  • 5. Sustain
  • Tier Board meetings – Daily employee meetings to keep employees up to date with company expectations and standards. Safety being the number 1 priority. Start the day out out with a safety share from an employee.
  • Weekly GEMBA meeting to see real world applications of provided feedback. We will go to the floor and see exactly what the problem is and resolve it together.
  • 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.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
  • Work close with other departments to achieve organizational goals.
  • Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures to increase effectiveness.
  • Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.

Team Lead

Ventrac
05.2016 - 10.2022
  • Responsible for day-to-day operation of a powder coating paint line consisting of 18 employees. Experienced with Gema and Nordson powder coating settings and programs. Experienced with multiple stage wash system for prep. Recommended for and completed the Ventrac yearlong leadership program that helped build myself into a more improved leader, coworker, and friend.

Production

Norris Rods
09.2010 - 11.2015
  • Provided products and service for the Oil and Gas industry. Daily service and sales calls for multiple states. Most calls would be for remote trouble shooting for customers. Rarely would have to sent out a service tech. Shipping and receiving, loading and unloading of product and inventory control.

Education

Electronics and Computer Tech

WCSCC
01.2005

High School Diploma - undefined

Northwestern High School
01.2005

Skills

  • Strong customer service skills
  • Great team building skills
  • Leadership skills improved due to attending an amazing set of classes and having a personal coach to help along the way
  • Adapting communication styles based on personality types
  • Coaching and guidance

Timeline

Supervisor ~ Paint-Production Supply-Receiving

Ventrac
11.2022 - Current

Team Lead

Ventrac
05.2016 - 10.2022

Production

Norris Rods
09.2010 - 11.2015

High School Diploma - undefined

Northwestern High School

Electronics and Computer Tech

WCSCC
MATTHEW COTTRELL