Robert Mattke
Project Manager
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented project manager and certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt offering 13 years of project management, leadership, and industry experience. I am seeking an opportunity to connect with a mission, team members, and challenging business problems for the next decade and beyond.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Project Manager
WestRock
Atlanta, GA
04.2022 - Current
- Coordinated project schedule, activity, and communication for enterprise $10M AI/ML technology
- Developed and delivered Smartsheet project management program for global supply chain team, improved project throughput 15%
- Led post-cyber attack process improvement and resiliency efforts identified 3 vulnerable processes, delivered improvement recommendations to ELT
Continuous Improvement Manager
Brasfield & Gorrie
Atlanta, GA
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Worked across workstreams to deliver process documentation, partnered with Knowledge Management to render PowerBI visuals
- Facilitated interdepartmental projects through stakeholder analysis, problem definition, and scheduling of project activity
- Utilized root cause analysis methods to refine project scope, identify critical factors, and deliver solution recommendations
Industrial Program Manager
Procurement Advisors LLC
Atlanta, GA
04.2018 - 12.2019
- Formed new manufacturing Implementation Team, conducted value stream analysis,14% portfolio growth and $4M annual revenue
- Led implementation for large food manufacturer, created voice of customer survey to solve pain points, attained 98% process adoption
- Managed strategic implementation largest US auto retailer, streamlined client procurement processes, won $1M annual revenue
Regional Safety Manager, Southeast
Owens & Minor Distribution
Atlanta, GA
08.2016 - 03.2018
- Established continuous improvement principals, collaborated with operations to build Lean culture, 66% injury rate reduction
- Led multi-site trend analysis reducing forklift impacts by 20%, modernized fleet monitoring software, avoided $1.4M annual maintenance costs
- Authored 45 Job Hazard Analyses, implemented leader standard work for 16 DCs, first-ever strategic safety guide in 139-year history
Distribution Operations Supervisor
Owens & Minor Distribution
Atlanta, GA
09.2015 - 07.2016
- Developed daily workload forecasting tool, conducted workload capacity analysis, improved teammate productivity by 8%
- Led interdepartmental safety training, implemented error proofing techniques for work areas, achieved “Excellent” safety score
- Improved freight carrier scheduling policies, created KPI scorecard, reduced freight carrier no-shows by 7%, saved $24K annually
US Air Force Captain, Logistics Readiness Officer
US Air Force
Hurlburt Field, FL
09.2010 - 07.2015
- Designed air cargo delivery best practices, improved logistics planning for USAF Special Operations Forces by 20%
- Evacuated 39 aircraft, 537 personnel, and 25 short tons of cargo in 24-hours with no loss of operational readiness
- Empowered 84 logistics professionals in operations including warehousing, distribution, supply chain, and contingency operations
Education
Executive MBA - Management of Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA 09.2017 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics, Minor in Aviation Safety
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 09.2006 - 05.2010
Skills
Project Management
undefinedCertification
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt: Villanova University
Work Availability
monday
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evening
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Quote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Timeline
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Project Manager
WestRock
04.2022 - Current
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt: Villanova University
09-2020
Continuous Improvement Manager
Brasfield & Gorrie
01.2020 - 04.2022
Industrial Program Manager
Procurement Advisors LLC
04.2018 - 12.2019
Executive MBA - Management of Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology
09.2017 - 12.2018
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt: Georiga Institute of Technology
07-2017
Regional Safety Manager, Southeast
Owens & Minor Distribution
08.2016 - 03.2018
Distribution Operations Supervisor
Owens & Minor Distribution
09.2015 - 07.2016
US Air Force Captain, Logistics Readiness Officer
US Air Force
09.2010 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics, Minor in Aviation Safety
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
09.2006 - 05.2010
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