Matthew Priewe
Appleton,WI
Summary
Collaborative leader with 16 years of manufacturing experience dedicated to partnering with team members to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of OpEx & Quality
J&E Companies
08.2022 - Current
- Responsible for leading a team of 4 Quality Managers and 1 Continuous Improvement Manager in scope of Quality Systems, Initiatives, and Continuous Improvement for 6 locations that are in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Reynosa, MX
- Developed, trained, and deployed MDI (Managing Daily Improvement) process at all locations to drive daily engagement and accountability to Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost
- Responsible for developing and deploying interactive company performance dashboards
- Responsible for developing 2023 business plan to outline projects for Quality and Continuous Improvement with tied savings to P&L
- Scrap reduction & mitigation projects across multiple sites which contributed to $235k in savings
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
- Evaluated company documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Responsible for defining scope and rollout of vision system technology to compliment machining centers with COBOT technology.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Quality Manager
Generac Power Systems
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Currently lead a team of 4 direct reports and 5 indirect hourly team members
- Develop Quality strategy for Oshkosh facility
- Focus on back to the basics philosophy
- Improved Quality metric tracking for Tier II MDI
- Reduced information feedback loop from 2 days lagging information to daily by shift
- Improve and develop Quality Standards, SOP's and Leader Standard Work
- Focused RCCM activity to reduce fabrication scrap from high of $38K average per month to $14K in last 2 months
- Improved metric tracking for COPQ
- Uncovered hidden factory scrap for non-good received product
- Managed quality requirements for multiple product launches on an exponentially reduced time table.
- Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues.
- Streamlined production processes by identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Reduced product defects by introducing advanced testing methodologies and equipment into production processes.
Sr. Quality Manager
Oshkosh Defense
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Led a team of 6 direct reports and 18 indirect hourly team members
- Led Quality launch of Harrison Street plant from JLTV weld to JLTV main assembly
- Implementation of IATF requirements and gap closures that resulted in recommendation for IATF certification
- Selected as a 2019, 2020 & 2021 Global Ethics Network Member
- Lead initiative to implement and integrate BIQ (Built in Quality) and culture
- Improve KPI report through addition of real time metrics at the line level
- Reduction in opens off main assembly line by 87%
- Reduced shortages off-line by 100%
- Improved VOC issue drive back through addition of Quality Responder resources at the process level from start of production to sales
- Integrated visual product conformance features electronically.
- Collaborated with R&D teams to integrate quality considerations into new product development processes, ensuring successful launches with minimal issues.
- Ensured clear communication of expectations around quality performance by cascading goals throughout the organization and regularly reviewing progress against established targets.
- Increased customer satisfaction through adherence to quality standards and customer requirements.
- Developed and deployed production control plans and created work instructions and procedures.
- Tracked quality issues with external customers, suppliers, and internal plant operations.
Lead Quality Engineer
Oshkosh Defense
06.2016 - 06.2019
- Lead team of 3 direct reports with 5 indirect hourly team members
- Developed and lunched Visual Quality Standards for specific optional content product validation
- Launched multiple smaller line processes and responsible for Quality requirements and documentation to support these launches
- Implemented in-line process check for hydraulic tank system that reduced rework downstream by 7 hours per unit
- Reversal in scrap charges that totaled $47,000 over 1 year due to supplier issue
- Process/safety improvement for firewall fit up
- Eliminated recordable injuries and reduced downtime by average of 15 minutes for this issue
- Solved systemic underlying issue for failed ABS roll check that reduced out process repair contributing 2.5 hours to every unit
- Participant in Strategic Initiative that resulted in over 250-hour reduction in out of process rework.
- Recommended revisions to internal controls and operational and management policies and procedures.
Regional Service Manager
Labrie Enviroquip Part & Service
04.2015 - 05.2016
- Managed multiple territories for network of dealers throughout North America
- Provide specialized training for dealers and customers
- Trained dealers and customers on Multiplex electronics and troubleshooting
- Trained Dealers and customers on hydraulic systems and troubleshooting
- Quality Launch & Performance Liaison for manufacturing plants in Georgia, Quebec City & San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico
- Provided an analysis and report for overall process flow and efficiencies for machine uptime for fabrication facility in GA
- Reduced multiple inefficiencies regarding multiple touches of product, nesting, and batching orders for machine switch over efficiencies.
- Managed customer escalations effectively, ensuring timely resolutions and minimizing negative impacts on client relationships.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Analyzed regional service trends and performance metrics to inform strategic decisions.
Field Service Representative
Labrie Enviroquip Parts & Service
08.2013 - 04.2015
- Provide specialized training for dealers and customers
- Trained dealers and customers on Multiplex electronics and troubleshooting
- Trained Dealers and customers on hydraulic systems and troubleshooting
- Managed customer escalations effectively, ensuring timely resolutions and minimizing negative impacts on client relationships.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Associate Quality Engineer
Oshkosh Defense
10.2012 - 08.2013
- Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
- Reduced production downtime through proactive identification and resolution of potential quality concerns.
- Maintained accurate records of quality issues and resolutions, facilitating effective knowledge transfer within the team to avoid repeat occurrences.
- Led problem-solving activities to quickly identify and permanently resolve quality and productivity issues.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop robust quality control processes, resulting in reduced defects.
- Facilitated process improvements to successfully decrease errors.
Quality Specialist
Oshkosh Defense
01.2009 - 10.2012
- Assisted in the implementation of a continuous improvement culture, contributing to company-wide improvements in productivity and waste reduction.
- Monitored product standards and quality-control programs.
- Supported new product launches through meticulous inspection processes that ensured adherence to design specifications before release into the market.
- Assessed products or services to evaluate conformance with quality standards.
- Fixed identified issues to improve workflows.
- Analyzed quality and performance data to support operational decision-making.
- Implemented process improvements to increase productivity in quality assurance operations.
Test Technician
Oshkosh Defense
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels with rigorous pre-release testing, ensuring the delivery of reliable products.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Repaired faults, reassembled products, and completed additional tests.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Sampled products to verify compliance with standards
- Played a crucial role in new product launches by ensuring seamless integration between design specifications and actual vehicle performance.
- Operated and maintained testing equipment.
Education
BBA - Operations & Supply Chain Management
Marian University
Fond Du Lac, WI12.2017
Skills
- Technical & functional knowledge of specialized vehicle products, fabrication, and machining processes
- Ability to leverage resources from several functional groups through effective networking skills
- Cost Reduction
- Data Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Performance Improvements
- Government relations
- Change Management
- Cost Control
- Partnerships and Alliances
- Business Planning
- Department Oversight
Leadership Experience
Firm believer that leading by example will provide desired results, while inspiring team members to follow. This coupled with an open communication dialog that allows team members to grow and develop their own leadership guiding principles.
Communication Skills
Ability to communicate clearly and confidently to drive for results that positively impact the way we do business. Ability to convey the core principle of a message to a small group of team members, or a larger audience.
Timeline
Director of OpEx & Quality
J&E Companies
08.2022 - Current
Quality Manager
Generac Power Systems
06.2021 - 06.2022
Sr. Quality Manager
Oshkosh Defense
06.2019 - 05.2021
Lead Quality Engineer
Oshkosh Defense
06.2016 - 06.2019
Regional Service Manager
Labrie Enviroquip Part & Service
04.2015 - 05.2016
Field Service Representative
Labrie Enviroquip Parts & Service
08.2013 - 04.2015
Associate Quality Engineer
Oshkosh Defense
10.2012 - 08.2013
Quality Specialist
Oshkosh Defense
01.2009 - 10.2012
Test Technician
Oshkosh Defense
01.2007 - 01.2009
BBA - Operations & Supply Chain Management
Marian University
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