Matthew Foreback
Texarkana,TX
Summary
Manufacturing Leader with a proven track record in high-volume environments, progressing from floor-level roles to Area Manager through operational excellence and effective leadership. Skilled in managing teams of 15-20 employees, ensuring safety and quality standards are met through clear communication and accountability.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Manager
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Texarkana, Arkansas
09.2021 - Current
- Led daily operations to ensure efficiency and compliance.
- Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations, identifying areas for improvement.
- Evaluated schedules, orders and forecasts to plan processes and meet timetables.
- Supervised employees to maintain high productivity levels.
- Maintained safety standards by enforcing safety regulations and implementing safe work practices.
- Conducted regular safety audits of fleet vehicles and equipment to ensure adherence to safety standards.
- Led daily safety meetings to enhance safety awareness and promote a proactive safety culture.
- Promoted a culture of safety dedicated to maintaining maximum productivity.
- Conducted internal audits to assess compliance with ISO standards.
- Served as an Emergency Response Team member (CPR & First Aid Certified)
House Minister /Lawn Maintenance Laborer
Watersprings Ranch
Texarkana, Arkansas
06.2019 - 11.2021
- Helped provide guidance to the residents in our care.
- Kept daily logs on each individual's behavior, improvements, and struggles.
- Maintained landscape by mowing, trimming, and edging lawns regularly.
- Operated landscaping equipment such as blowers, trimmers, and riding mowers.
- Inspected equipment for proper functioning and safety, ensuring reliable operation during maintenance tasks.
- Performed maintenance on tools and equipment used in job duties such as sharpening blades and refueling engines.
Welder/Fabricator
Ledwell & Son Enterprises Inc
Texarkana, Texas
09.2016 - 06.2019
- Fabricated and welded components for structural forms, including tanks and feed-body trailers, ensuring durability and compliance with specifications.
- Operated MIG welding machines to produce high-quality metal components from steel and aluminum for fabrication projects.
- Inspected welded joints for quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Ensured proper handling of materials to prevent contamination during welding.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts with cutting torches and welding equipment, restoring functionality and extending service life.
- Set up welding machines based on the job at hand.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Gathered required materials for each project in order to meet production deadlines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Arkansas High School
Texarkana, AR05-2015
Some College (No Degree) - Biblical Studies
Charis Bible College
OnlineSkills
- Operations management
- Safety compliance
- Internal auditing
- Compliance monitoring
- Process optimization
- Quality assurance
- Employee supervision
- Resource management
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Goals and performance
Timeline
Area Manager
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
09.2021 - Current
House Minister /Lawn Maintenance Laborer
Watersprings Ranch
06.2019 - 11.2021
Welder/Fabricator
Ledwell & Son Enterprises Inc
09.2016 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Arkansas High School
Some College (No Degree) - Biblical Studies
Charis Bible College