Edward A Matte

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Louisville, KY. *****

502-***-****

abqwk0@r.postjobfree.com

I am looking for a company that finds value in my 22 years experience in

manufacturing processes, documentation and personnel management.

elwood Staffing, Clarksville, IN. June 2011 to Present

Manufacturing, Production & Assembly

812-***-****

Esperion Temporary Services, Louisville, KY. June 2009 - June 2011

Warehouse

O'Charlie's Restaurants, Corydon, IN. June 2008 - January 2009

Republic Conduit, Louisville, KY. September 2002 - October 2007

Production Supervisor

. Oversee the operation of both Welding and Electroplating during the

phasing out of the Detroit operation.

. Assisted with installation and set-up of Hot Dip Galvanizing and High

Speed Automated Tube Threading Departments during plant start-up in

Louisville, KY.

. Worked with Quality Department to develop procedures and work

instructions for my areas of responsibility.

. Directly involved in the interviews and recommendations for the hire

of new employees and the periodic evaluation of those that became my

direct report. All employee relations development was based on the

development of an issue free environment.

Departments

. Roll forming and High Frequency Welding

. Electroplate Galvanizing

. Automated High Speed Threading

. Hot Dip Galvanizing

International Specialty Tubing, Detroit, MI. February 1997 - September 2002

Production Supervisor

Responsibilities included oversight of production levels and accuracy

of adherence to specifications by providing the tools, materials and

supervision required by the hourly work force.

Departments

. Roll Forming and High Speed Resistance Tube Welding

. Burr Free Cut to Length Operations

. Packaging Tagging and shipping to primary customers per daily orders

received. (JIT) Just in time deliveries.

. Full tube annealing operation on 300 series stainless tubing.

. Oversight of maintenance work as required. (Upgrades of existing

equipment and new installations.)

Shane Steel Processing, Inc. Fraser, MI. (1980 - 1997)

Operations Manager (1993 - 1997)

Responsible for total operation of grinding facility including:

employee attendance tracking, adherence to plant operating budget,

employee company relations based on the development of an issue free work

environment by working on individual employee concerns as they arose.

. Helped to develop and implement a new attendance policy which resulted

in a 10% reduction in absenteeism.

Director of Engineering (1988-1993)

Responsible for the development and installation of automated machine

process systems. To initiate and track abrasive and coolant research

to improve quality and productivity. Trained floor supervisors in the

production processes and to oversee maintenance personnel who reported

directly to them. Mechanical and process training of operator

personnel was performed by me in conjunction with production supervision.

- 57% reduction in personnel as a result of automation and

abrasive research.

- 32% reduction in production equipment as a result of

automation, abrasive research and enhanced employee

training.

General Foreman (1986-1988)

Responsible for all floor based production activities; supervised six

production supervisors; Involved at first level of any real or

perceived grievance or conflict; Negotiated pricing and maintained

inventory levels of tools and supplies used in repair, maintenance and

production. Tracked maintenance of all equipment; Supervised and directed

all maintenance personnel; Lead trainer for all set-up and repair

personnel, scheduled process material flow for grinding portion of

operation.

Production Supervisor (1984 - 1986)

Responsible for oversight of production levels and accuracy by

providing the tools, materials and supervision required by hourly work

force; Supervised the installation of equipment and systems of an

additional new facility.

Setup and Repair (1982 - 1984)

Maintained all production equipment and set-up all new jobs as

scheduled. Assembled and installed pneumatic and hydraulic

automated machine feed systems in order to reduce injuries.

Machine Operator (1980 - 1982)

Operated all production equipment.

Education: High School Diploma

Focus on architectural mechanics.

Continuing Education:

National Abrasive and Coolant Applications Conference

Executive Decision Making

Computer Integrated Manufacturing (including MRP II)

Project Management for Engineers

Programmable Controllers

AC Powered Variable Speed Drives

Reference upon request.

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