Matthew Welch
Ashford
Summary
Strong leadership skills with 8 years experience in leading a team and managing a team.
Experienced in overseeing production operations with a focus on equipment maintenance and operational efficiency. Led a team to minimize downtime through regular inspections and proactive troubleshooting of mechanical issues, resulting in improved performance across production lines. Implemented safety protocols and conducted audits to ensure compliance with industry standards, fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Developed training programs for employees on safety practices, contributing to enhanced workplace safety and risk management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales/Maintenance Manager
RCL INDUSTRIES
Dothan
11.2025 - Current
- Led a team in maintaining equipment, ensuring operational efficiency and reducing downtime across production lines.
- Inspected buildings, grounds and equipment regularly for safety hazards or breakdowns.
- Maintained equipment performance by cleaning and lubricating components.
- Monitored the performance of all equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues according to industry standards.
- Performed troubleshooting on malfunctioning systems when necessary.
- Supervised installation, repair and upkeep of machinery and mechanical equipment.
Saftey director
Summerford
Ashford
02.2025 - 11.2025
- Analyzed safety performance metrics, driving continuous improvement initiatives that resulted in increased operational efficiency and reduced risks.
- Oversaw the management of safety equipment and resources, ensuring availability and compliance with industry safety standards.
- Promoted culture of safety dedicated to maintaining maximum productivity.
- Trained and mentored employees in safety practices and evaluation procedures.
- Investigated accidents and incidents to determine root causes and corrective actions needed.
- Engaged in meetings with local authorities as required by law or requested by management.
- Conducted safety audits of facilities and equipment to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Conducted regular site inspections for potential environmental impacts from operations activities.
- Collaborated with external vendors and consultants on various projects related to health and safety initiatives.
- Analyzed specific benchmarks to evaluate success of each program change.
- Worked with operations leadership to maintain safe and effective protective gear.
- Trained personnel in proper safety practices and conducted safety orientations for new employees.
- Inspected fire extinguishers, emergency lights, sprinkler systems, alarms, ladders, lifts. to ensure they are functioning properly.
- Developed and implemented safety policies, procedures, and programs for the organization.
- Maintained records of workers' compensation claims and other related documents.
- Provided guidance on safe work practices to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Conducted safety and hazard inspections of work sites.
- Trained and assisted employees in use of personal protective equipment and communicated safety requirements.
- Reviewed company practices and work processes to verify compliance with applicable regulations.
- Conducted company-wide trainings in safety procedures, delivering tailored documentation for future reference and review.
Production Supervisor
Nucor Tubular
Cedar springs
04.2014 - 02.2025
- Started in production electro galvanizing.
- Waste water treatment and lab operator 1.5 years and continued after changing to team lead.
- Team leader for 2 years.
- Started filling various roles since.
- Shipping and material handling supervisor- coordinated with other facility's to ensure we have steel to produce, coordinate with production to ensure we have the material to fill orders, inventory management, and continuous Safety improvements.
- Project coordinator- get quotes from vendors and contractors, get the best pricing and craftsmanship and make sure the job is done correctly and Safety guidelines/ rules are being taken serious, then report back for updates.
- Department supervisor-reliability improvement, Safety improvements, production coordination with planner/ schedule management. Safety driving Safety home to the team day in and day out.
- Communicate to supervisors- market what is the market for our product look like over the next 3 to 6 months. Making sure the leadership team has what they need to lead their team.
- Shift supervisor- over 10 to 15 teammates, Safety driving Safety home to the team day in and day out in a smaller setting, giving feedback to teammates on work performance and safety, making sure the team has the tools they need to do their job safely PPE, Hand-tools, Training. Communicating things going on in the business at a higher level - plan for the month, market what is the marking for our product look like over the next 3 to 6 months.
- Building relationships. (making deposits)
Machinist
Holland machine shop
06.2013 - 02.2014
- Operated 3 jaw lathe.
- CNC machine.
- Welding parts.
- Vertical and horizontal boring.
Carpenter
Brad Cole construction
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Build forms.
- Pour concrete.
- Grout beams.
General Laborer
Anderson construction
06.2012 - 08.2012
- General hardware installation for school building.
- Build forms for sidewalks and pour concrete.
- Operate equipment.
Education
High school diploma -
Ashford high school
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Mechanical knowledge
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Computer skills
- Quality control
- Customer service
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Communication skills
- Microsoft Office
- Leadership
- Equipment maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Safety compliance
- Team leadership
- Operational efficiency
- Performance monitoring
- Safety audits
- Risk assessment
- Production coordination
- Inventory management
- Safety training
Certification
Driver's License
Timeline
Sales/Maintenance Manager
RCL INDUSTRIES
11.2025 - Current
Saftey director
Summerford
02.2025 - 11.2025
Production Supervisor
Nucor Tubular
04.2014 - 02.2025
Machinist
Holland machine shop
06.2013 - 02.2014
Carpenter
Brad Cole construction
08.2012 - 06.2013
General Laborer
Anderson construction
06.2012 - 08.2012
High school diploma -
Ashford high school