Matthew Luckow
Manitowoc,WI
Summary
Dynamic Senior Department Manager at VT Industries with a proven track record in process improvement and production quality. Expert in training development and compliance auditing, successfully enhanced operational efficiency and fostered a culture of safety. Adept at coaching teams, drive results through effective conflict resolution and strategic resource allocation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Department Manager
VT Industries
Two Rivers, Wisconsin
09.2013 - 08.2025
- Oversaw daily operations in manufacturing, ensuring efficient workflow and productivity.
- Managed staff schedules, optimizing resource allocation for department needs.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance production quality and efficiency.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring adequate supplies for continuous production.
- Resolved conflicts between employees or departments in an effective manner.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow between teams.
- Provided guidance to junior managers on how best to lead their respective teams.
- Inspected facilities regularly for compliance with OSHA standards.
Process Quality Engineer
Stecker Machine Company
Manitowoc, WI
04.2009 - 07.2013
- Evaluated manufacturing processes to identify areas for quality improvement.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve quality-related issues.
- Developed training materials for staff on quality assurance practices.
- Conducted root cause analysis for defects to improve production standards.
- Facilitated internal audits to assess adherence to quality control procedures.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge base of industry best practices in order to stay abreast of current trends.
- Monitored production activities to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Lakeshore Technical College
Cleveland03-2010
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Fox Valley Technical College
OshkoshSkills
- Process improvement
- Production quality
- Training development
- Attention to detail
- Coaching and mentoring
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Emergency response
- Workplace safety awareness
- Compliance auditing
Affiliations
- Youth sports coaching, including wrestling, football, baseball, softball and soccer
- Former Member of the Manitowoc County Mariners Semi-pro football team
- Hunting, local deer season, also travel for Hog and goose
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Accomplishments
- Boy Scouts of America - Eagle Scout
- Several promotions in career from quality auditor to senior department manager
- 2 Championships with Manitowoc County Mariners
- Several Championships at a youth sports coach
- Achieved 33 months of world class DART rate as safety manager at VT
- Conducted finishing project that resulting in 18% rework reduction
- Held a rework standard of under 1% in overseen departments
Certification
- Green belt in six sigma
- Quality Certificate in pressure testing
Timeline
Senior Department Manager
VT Industries
09.2013 - 08.2025
Process Quality Engineer
Stecker Machine Company
04.2009 - 07.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Lakeshore Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
Fox Valley Technical College
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