Matthew Mowery
Mount Pleasant,IA
Summary
Plant Operations Manager with a progressive career in manufacturing offering 24 years of experience in manufacturing. Committed to reducing costs and improving efficiency resulting in higher revenue. Motivational and influential leader with excellent team-building and training skills and a strong focus on customer service. Versatile at bringing skill in a wide range of areas. Experience with taking on challenging objectives, starting up new operations and turning around underperforming operations. Strong background in metal fabrication and building industry.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Account Manager
BlueScope Steel
08.2023 - Current
- Increased sales revenue by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery of products and services.
- Utilized strong analytical skills to track sales performance, making adjustments as needed to meet targets.
- Streamlined internal processes for improved efficiency, allowing more time spent on building client relationships.
- Developed a reputation as a trusted advisor among clients by demonstrating exceptional knowledge of products and services.
- Established and cultivated solid business relationships with new or existing customers.
- Forecasted sales and established processes to achieve sales objectives and related metrics.
- Contacted regular and prospective customers to explain product features and solicit orders.
Director of Operations
BES Water Solutions
07.2020 - 08.2023
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Analyzed business operations and implemented strategies to improve operational cohesiveness.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Negotiated with vendors, suppliers and other stakeholders to acquire mutually beneficial contracts and agreement.
- Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Plant Manager
NCI Building Systems Inc
04.2015 - 07.2020
- Served instrumental role in organizational transformation and implementation and participated in large-scale corporate restructuring through manufacturing facility consolidations and start up of new plant.
- Redesigned operational workflow processes to maximize efficiency.
- Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure successful integration of operating systems.
- Oversee daily operations of 240,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant and 190 employees.
- Manage direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations and achieving KPIs.
- Track data about all aspects of production to assess areas in need of improvement.
- Identify and implement viable strategies for continuous improvement.
- Reduce costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Deliver business strategy and develop systems and procedures to improve quality and efficiency of operations.
- Increase operational efficiency by leading staff development and business planning.
- Manage plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to sales partners and maintain excellent customer service.
Plant Manager
NCI Building Systems Inc (MBCI)
05.2010 - 04.2015
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations and achieving KPIs.
- Oversaw daily operations of 71000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant and 75 employees.
- Surpassed company objectives by cooperating with staff and team members to share and actualize processes to accomplish established goals.
- Maximized resource utilization and achieved production targets by managing day-to-day usage of department resources.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on 5S principles, industry practices, and company procedures
- Managed plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets and accounts.
- Assessed financial statements and reports to evaluate plant performance, develop targeted improvements and implement changes resulting in cost reduction and higher profitability.
Plant Superintendent
NCI Building Systems Inc (ABC)
09.2004 - 05.2010
- Maintained safety and compliance of all operations.
- Managed production scheduling and kept team on-task to meet all deadlines.
- Built loyal account base and long-term business relationships with customer accounts.
- Performed line checks to assess quality of materials, parts and final products.
- Led weekly leadership workshops to educate team members on best practices to optimize productivity.
- Completed physical inventory counts quarterly.
- Supervised inventory cycle counting processes, including accounting and surplus records, product damages and product returns.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules to keep plant running at optimal levels.
Shipping And Receiving Manager
NCI Building Systems Inc (MBCI)
04.2000 - 09.2004
- Created delivery routes and optimized plans for traffic, road conditions and other factors related to customer timeline requests.
- Scheduled and dispatched drivers to locations in nine state area
- Investigated and adopted optimal shipping and receiving strategies, selecting best carriers, routes and methods to minimize costs and enhance schedules.
- Maintained positive relationships with representatives of Contract Carriers, UPS, FedEX, and LTL shipping companies.
- Lead team of employees preparing product for shipment and loading up to 20 flatbed trailers per day.
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
- Conducted training programs with employees to further organization's familiarity with company products and applications.
Production Supervisor
NCI Building Systems Inc (MBCI)
09.1994 - 04.2000
- Set and revised production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Evaluated employee behaviors, skills and knowledge on regular bases and provided hands-on training and mentoring to individuals with lagging skills.
- Completed performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
- Analyzed equipment breakdowns using company resources and various troubleshooting methods.
- Oversaw equipment modifications and upgrades.
- Increased customer satisfaction and grew business by maintaining close relationships with customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Red Oak High School
Red Oak, IA1993
Skills
- Operations Management
- Effective leader
- Staff training/development
- Coaching and mentoring
- Business Development
- Process improvements
- Inventory management
- Cost controls
- Scheduling
- Customer service-oriented
Training
Dale Carnegie Training - Effective Communications and Human Relations
Dale Carnegie - Leadership Training for Managers
Timeline
Sales Account Manager
BlueScope Steel
08.2023 - Current
Director of Operations
BES Water Solutions
07.2020 - 08.2023
Plant Manager
NCI Building Systems Inc
04.2015 - 07.2020
Plant Manager
NCI Building Systems Inc (MBCI)
05.2010 - 04.2015
Plant Superintendent
NCI Building Systems Inc (ABC)
09.2004 - 05.2010
Shipping And Receiving Manager
NCI Building Systems Inc (MBCI)
04.2000 - 09.2004
Production Supervisor
NCI Building Systems Inc (MBCI)
09.1994 - 04.2000
High School Diploma -
Red Oak High School
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