Matthew Rutledge
Lansdowne Town Center,VA
Summary
Proactive Manufacturing Manager with 4 years of Production supervisory experience. Dedicated to leading by example and ensuring quality products through detail-oriented inspections. Effective at introducing modern computer and organizational systems for efficient production methods.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Skills
- Manufacturing Operations
- Strategic Thinking
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Training and Development
- Lean Manufacturing Processes
- Microsoft Applications Skills
- KPI Tracking
- Change Management Process
- Production Procedures
- Operational Efficiency
- Process Improvement
- Continuous Improvements
- Process Scheduling
- Lean Manufacturing
Work History
Manufacturing Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Initiated continuous process improvements utilizing PPI, 5S, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies
- Ensured that Process Validations were conducted and completed according to defined requirements
- Created work center performance goals and KPIs and led each work center and those assigned toward achieving those goals through employee participation
- Achieved 100% Schedule Adherence in my Value Streams for an entire month, which was a first for the site in 10 years.
- Maintained greater than 98% schedule adherence in my Value Streams under my leadership
- Identified and provided developmental opportunities for high-potential employees, by regularly meeting with employees and assisting with the creation of individual development plans
- Provided coaching to all employees for the purpose of improving their job skills and professional behaviors and goals
- Made technical and business decisions under real-time pressure in alignment with Company policies and objectives
- Took over responsibility for department operations when Senior Management was not on site
- Responded to internal and external audit observations and identified and implemented appropriate corrective and preventive actions
- Effectively interacted with diverse internal functional groups to solve complex problems
- Initiated investigations into process/product failures, safety incidents, and identified and implemented appropriate corrective and preventive actions
- Interviewed/hired qualified Operational Personnel to fit the positional needs of the company.
Manufacturing Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Created and managed an operational budget for assigned departments
- Coordinated, implemented and validated a fully automated production line from start-up through product delivery within a truncated timeline
- Initiated, and managed continuous process improvements, utilizing PPI, 5S, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies
- Created work center performance goals and KPIs and led the work center and everyone towards achieving those goals, and matrices utilizing employee participation and engagement
- Conducted and Ensured process equipment and validations were completed to show equipment and process meets defined requirements
- Interviewed/hired qualified Operational Personnel to fit the positional needs of the company and for expansion of work shifts to provide 24/5 coverage
- Identified and provided developmental opportunities for high-potential employees, by regularly meeting with employees and assisting with the creation of individual development plans
- Provided coaching to all employees for the purpose of improving their job skills and professional behaviors using 1-on-1 development tools
- Took on leadership accountability and responsibility for department operations when Senior Management was not on site
- Subject matter expert during customer and regulatory agency audits for designated value streams
- Responded to internal and external audit observations and identified and implemented appropriate corrective and preventive actions
- Effectively interacted with diverse internal functional groups to solve complex problems
- Initiated investigations into process/product failures, safety incidents, and identified and implemented appropriate corrective and preventive actions
- Certified as a HAZMAT Response Coordinator and First responder.
Supervisor
Thermo Fisher Scientific
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Analyzed production schedules and estimated hours and requirements for completion of job assignments in a timely manner
- Enforced company and departmental policies and safety regulations for assigned workers
- Analyzed and resolved work problems, and/or assisted personnel in solving work problems
- Initiated, suggested, and implemented strategies to motivate workers to achieve work goals
- Performed all duties, and activities of personnel supervised
- Participated in the planning of budgets, facilities, capital equipment, departmental policies, inventory, and production schedules
- Participated in departmental and interdepartmental projects
- Provided mentoring, coaching, performance reviews, and career development for Direct Reports
- Initiated changes, wrote, edited, and developed new and existing protocols
- Ensured all documentation was filled out and accurate in accordance with current Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
- Certified as a HAZMAT Response Coordinator and First responder.
Scientist II/III
Thermo Fisher Scientific
01.2011 - 03.2020
- Manufactured products and reagents for customers, both off the shelf and custom formulations
- Utilized appropriate and necessary scientific principles and policies in order to solve a variety of problems
- Team Liaison during company audits concerning USDA and customers
- Team Lead of Tissue Culture team; Responsible for the growth, culture and harvest of human cancer cells, scheduling of team members for cell maintenance coverage
- Applied specialty knowledge to complete assignments of a diverse scope
- Contributed to the development of new plans, products, models, standards and techniques
- Certified as a HAZMAT Coordinator and First responder.
Prototyping/Finishing Technician
Exatec, LLC
06.2000 - 09.2008
- Coordinated and performed printing, forming and finishing of Prototype Program related requests with our Operations Department
- Developed Printing, forming and finishing techniques to provide optimal outcome in order to meet desired specifications
- Assisted in the completion of Prototype Programs from start through to shipping to Customer
- Assisted in the development/implementation of new printing, forming and finishing technologies new to the industry to provide greater flexibility for our target clientele
- Responsible for maintaining material inventory for program and experimental printing requests.
Cryptologic Technician
United States Navy
07.1989 - 07.1997
- Maintained, calibrated, and repaired both analog and digital computer equipment and electronics systems
- Supervised maintenance personnel by scheduling preventive and corrective maintenance tasks and ensuring their completion
- Increased preventive maintenance accomplishment rate from 78% to 100% completion while under my supervision
- Held a TOP SECRET sensitive information clearance, obtained under special background investigation by D.I.S
- On January 26, 1990, under case control number 89263-1316
- Honorably Discharged.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology/Biochemistry
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI1998
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI1995
Timeline
Manufacturing Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific
10.2022 - 08.2023
Manufacturing Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific
03.2021 - 10.2022
Supervisor
Thermo Fisher Scientific
03.2020 - 03.2021
Scientist II/III
Thermo Fisher Scientific
01.2011 - 03.2020
Prototyping/Finishing Technician
Exatec, LLC
06.2000 - 09.2008
Cryptologic Technician
United States Navy
07.1989 - 07.1997
Bachelor of Science - Biology/Biochemistry
Eastern Michigan University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Washtenaw Community College
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