Matthew Ezell
Neosho,MO
Summary
Dynamic Team Lead with a proven track record in project management and team supervision and safety. Enhanced interdepartmental workflows and established performance metrics, driving productivity improvements. Skilled in first response and conflict resolution, fostering a safe and efficient work environment while mentoring team members to achieve collective goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Setup and Operator
K&S Wire Products
Neosho, MO
06.2025 - Current
- Operated machinery to ensure consistent production of wire products.
- Monitored quality control processes, identifying and rectifying defects.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and efficiency.
- Trained new operators on equipment use and safety protocols.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to minimize malfunctions.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
Team Lead
Eaglepicher
Seneca, MO
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Established clear performance metrics for the team which helped in tracking progress towards set targets effectively.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
Process Associate
EaglePicher
Seneca, MO
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Handled high volumes of incoming work requests professionally while maintaining excellent organization.
- Supported management in analyzing process performance data, identifying areas for improvement.
- Worked with multiple different electrical test equipment to ensure product quality.
- Experienced with numerous mechanical systems such as presses pressure tanks etc.
- Safely handled hazardous material in a controlled environment woth the proper PPE.
Sonar Technician
USN
Yokosuka, Japan
12.2017 - 12.2022
- Maintained detailed records of sonar equipment maintenance, repairs, and upgrades for efficient tracking purposes.
- Updated documentation such as technical manuals and equipment maintenance records.
- Operated Combat Systems Operational Sequencing System (CSOSS) throughout casualty responses/operations and normal operations.
- Repaired AC/DC circuits, digital and fiber optic circuits, power supplies and servo systems.
- Managed inventory of essential supplies and spare parts needed for maintaining top-notch performance of all sonar equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance and replaced worn parts.
- Compiled, sorted and modeled engineering data.
- Conduct damage control operations to include medical, fire, flooding, and structural damage.
Security Forces Member
USN
Yokosuka, Japan
12.2017 - 12.2022
- Remained calm and alert especially during emergency situations to maintain order and confidence in authority.
- Patrolled grounds to monitor status and safety of premises.
- Mitigated potential conflicts by utilizing effective negotiation skills when interacting with hostile individuals or groups.
- Executed decisions and actions based on previous experience and good judgment, sometimes revising procedures to accommodate unusual situations.
- Trained new security personnel, sharing expertise to uplift overall capability of security forces.
- Conduct trauma first aid to include CPR, AED, burn, and other related casualty medicine.
- Lead ships teation forces through a multitude of threats and environments.
Education
Seneca High School
Seneca, MOSkills
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Coaching and mentoring
- Workplace safety
- Schedule management
- Emergency first aid
- Project management
- Team supervision
- Firefighting and extraction training
- Intruder training
Timeline
Machine Setup and Operator
K&S Wire Products
06.2025 - Current
Team Lead
Eaglepicher
09.2024 - 11.2024
Process Associate
EaglePicher
02.2023 - 09.2024
Sonar Technician
USN
12.2017 - 12.2022
Security Forces Member
USN
12.2017 - 12.2022
Seneca High School