Matthew Underwood
1643 Lincoln Rd Allegan
Summary
Accomplished Continuous Improvement Technician at Allegan Tubular Products, adept at optimizing production processes and enhancing efficiency through lean manufacturing. Proven problem solver with expertise in TIG and MIG welding, and a strong focus on safety and quality control. Demonstrated leadership in team supervision and training, driving significant improvements in material handling and workflow.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Continuous Improvement Technician
Allegan Tubular Products
04.2014 - Current
- Identified bottlenecks in the production process and offered solutions for streamlining workflows, increasing output.
- Optimized material flow through strategic layout planning, reducing handling time and improving overall throughput capacity.
- Improved production efficiency by implementing continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing principles.
- fork lift operator when needed
- Shipping and Receiving
- Machine operator
- Machine set up
Supervisor
Moreland International
06.2007 - 02.2014
- Maintained up to date safety classes and enforced procedures to ensure employee safety
- Traveling contractor to ensure proper installation of secondary liners for Exxon Mobil
- Welder/Fabricator
Education
High School Diploma -
Allegan High School
Allegan, MI05-2007
Skills
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership/Supervisor
- TIG Welding
- MIG Welding
- Waste elimination
- Training employees
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Forklift operation
- Identifying safety hazards
- Basic Electrical knowledge
- Basic Machining
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Material handling
- Safety operation procedures
- Self motivation
- Quality control
Certification
- TIG/GTAW Welding- 11/2020
- MIG/GMAW Welding - 05/2021
- Introduction to Machining Technology- 03/2021
- Electrical Safety- 04/2023
- Leadership: Coaching on the Frontline- 04/2022
- Leadership Beyon the Front Line: Engaging Others- 10/2022
Timeline
Continuous Improvement Technician
Allegan Tubular Products
04.2014 - Current
Supervisor
Moreland International
06.2007 - 02.2014
High School Diploma -
Allegan High School
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