Matthew Simon
Owensboro,Kentucky
Summary
High-performing Production manager with over 10+ years of experience delivering successful improvements for business operations, profitability and team development. Seeking employment with a company in a competitive and challenging environment to build a highly rewarding career where I can use my skills and knowledge to help the company and coworkers better achieve there financial goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Screen Print Operator
UniFirst
Owensboro, Kentucky
09.2023 - Current
- Set up, maintain, and operate screen printing machines to print designs or logos on fabric.
- Adjust machine settings to regulate speed, pressure, temperature, and coating thickness of ink.
- Inspect prints for defects such as blurs, smears, spots, and discolorations.
- Monitor production progress to ensure adherence to quality standards set by customers.
- Align material under the print head accurately before starting a job run.
- Check job specifications to determine the number of colors required in a design.
- Verify that all supplies needed are available prior to beginning production.
- Mix inks according to specific instructions and color codes.
- Test printed materials for proper color accuracy and density.
Supervisor
MPS @ G.M. Corvette Assembly
Bowling Green, KY
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
- Recruited, hired, trained, mentored, coached, evaluated, and terminated staff as necessary.
- Performed monthly inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for all products.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
- Evaluated employee performance through periodic reviews and documented results accordingly.
- Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
Snuff Room Filler Operator
Swedish Match (Pinkerton Tobacco)
Owensboro, KY
03.2013 - 11.2021
- Set up and operate equipment to fill containers with specified amounts of products according to customer requirements.
- Perform quality checks on finished products, including visual inspection, weight verification, and leakage tests.
- Maintain accurate records for production data such as container counts, product weights, and material usage.
- Adjust machine settings to ensure proper filling levels are achieved.
- Troubleshoot mechanical issues with machinery and make necessary repairs or adjustments.
- Clean and sanitize machines before each shift and after completion of production runs.
- Monitor the flow of materials throughout the production process to ensure all components are present in correct quantities.
- Ensure that work areas are kept clean, organized, and free from debris at all times.
- Calibrate measuring instruments used in the filling process according to established standards.
- Follow safety protocols when handling hazardous chemicals or operating machinery.
- Communicate with supervisors regarding any changes needed in production processes or procedures.
Production Supervisor
Big Ass Fans
Lexington, KY
05.2008 - 02.2013
- Remained alert, active and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Monitored employee performance and provided feedback to ensure job expectations were met.
- Performed recruitment activities such as interviewing candidates, creating job postings and conducting reference checks.
- Managed daily operations within budget constraints while ensuring quality standards were met.
- Analyzed operational trends to identify areas for improvement in efficiency or cost savings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05.2012
Skills
- Production management experience
- Production line experience
- Manufacturing Experience
- Good communication skills
- Strong work ethic
- Project and performance management
- Solutions development
- Workforce training
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Staff training and development
- Quality Assurance experience
- Regulatory Compliance
- ISO 9001:2015
- GMP Certification
- Workplace Safety
- OSHA Certification
- Forklift and Pallet Jack Operation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Computer Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
Timeline
Screen Print Operator
UniFirst
09.2023 - Current
Supervisor
MPS @ G.M. Corvette Assembly
01.2022 - 09.2022
Snuff Room Filler Operator
Swedish Match (Pinkerton Tobacco)
03.2013 - 11.2021
Production Supervisor
Big Ass Fans
05.2008 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Kentucky
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