Kenny Mattison

**** ******* **. **********, ** 37814

423-***-**** Alt. 423-***-****

Email: acpdio@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Dependable, self-motivated manufacturing professional with over 17 years of progressive experience, including managing production, quality, safety and cost control for Fortune 100 company. Verifiable strengths in improving processes and work procedures in support of Continuous Improvement programs. Excellent interpersonal skills, collaborate with internal customers to identify risks, opportunities and resolve quality issues. Well-versed in all aspects of production including inventory management, quality improvement, safety programs, scheduling and maintenance. Trained in Root Cause Analysis investigations. Served as interim plant manager during plant transition. Strong managerial skills and able to train and motivate teams to peak performance while improving quality and increasing productivity.

Education

Colorado Technical University

MBA with concentration in Operations Management

GPA 3.2

ITT Technical Institute

Bachelor of Science degree with concentration in Technical Project Management

GPA 4.0

Middle Tennessee State University

Coursework in Business Management - No degree

Work Experience

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Knoxville, TN 2013 – Present

Shift Production Manager

Effectively provide leadership and management of 7 manufacturing supervisors, maintenance technicians, and 200+ hourly associates. Accountable for safety, quality, productivity, sanitation, continuous improvement and all aspects management to ensure organizational standards and procedures to meet/exceed performance goals and objectives.

* Deliver production results to meet scheduling demands

* Conduct failure analysis on events outside SOPS and practices

* Manage and control shift expenses

* Participate in planning for technical and engineering improvements

* Communicate financial impact and participate in cost reduction of materials and processes

* Work cross-functionally with peers and other departments to meet goals, objectives and consistencies

* Analyze and provide data to improve, monitor, and explain operational performance that include OEE, process/equipment reliability, and labor optimization

* Develop and impose plant specific structure to associates and supervisors

* Create working relationships to sustain good working environments and respectful work place

* Lead weekly meeting with staff and other departments as needed

* Support other departments to meet goals of compliance, communication, and improvements

* Provide performance evaluations of supervisors and associates

* Demonstrate and promote team work throughout each department and shift

* Coach and develop associates and supervisors to agree to take on additional responsibility to support future career advancements

* Ensure documentation and corrections are in place to support traceability both for internal and external customers

Sara Lee /BBU, Knoxville, TN – Norristown, Pa 2011 – 2012

Production Manager

Managed 7 Supervisors and 75 union associates to ensure highest material efficiency, line effectiveness and waste reduction. Accountable for Safety, Quality and Process Disciplines and ensured/ sustained improvements as well as highest standards throughout all aspects of production

* Overseen the production process and disciplines which improved uptime and minimized variations in the process

* I drove the production of product to be met in a “Just In Time” environment

* Had the responsibility of setting and managing each process and quality standards to improve productivity and reduce cost

* I prioritized PMs and AMs to maximize up time for machine optimization which reduced waste and extended labor hours due to down time

* Implemented 5s program and waste reduction process

* Motivated Supervisors and team which created effective working relationships

* Controlled quality of all products produced which increased sales relationships and product integrity

* Scheduled both Supervisors and made adjusted to production schedule in unprecedented occurrences

* I facilitated daily production meetings and made sure all components were available to meet daily demands and meet departmental and plant goals consistently

* I supervised and directed production personnel to optimize employee productivity, set priorities, design workflow, communicate objectives, and monitor performance

* Developed and revised standard operating procedures, safety, housekeeping, and personnel policies while observing workers to ensure compliance with each standard

* Monitored and directed expenditures for cost center budgeting which kept labor hours under goal

Colgate-Palmolive, Morristown, TN 2008 - 2011 Operations Team Leader

Manage 12-hour rotating shift in Making Area of FDA-regulated facility, overseeing 15 employees. Accountable for Safety, Production, Quality and Cost Controls.

* Successful produced approximately 100,000 lbs of dental cream per shift with no compromise to safety

* Conducted daily meetings with plant leadership, engineering department, quality department and direct reports to communicate production goals, issues, and other relevant information

* I guaranteed integrity of products and processes to align with EOHS, FDA, SOPs and CGMP

* Maintained direct reports scheduling, motivation, training, and employee relations

* Also collaborated with Engineering, Planning and cross-functional teams to support projects, standard operating procedures, and root cause analyses for continuous improvement

* I conducted Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunity, and Threat analysis for day-to-day operations which minimized variations to procedures and increased uptime

* I managed the manufacturing process to seek areas for improvements towards automation and implementation of new and advanced technologies

* Tracked shift/personnel performance and developed short- and long-term initiatives to achieve shift and department goals

* Provided operational and technical support for team/departments for production efficiency

Great West Casualty Company, Knoxville, TN 2006 – 2008

Claims/Underwriting Support Representative

Responsible for accurately distributing and/or processing all claim requirements and referrals. Follow-up requests while assisting Care Managers, Care Coordinators and Claims Examiners as needed providing quality service to agents, clients, families and providers

* Accountable for providing excellent internal/external customer service and support

* Conducted research for customer issues

* Managed vendor contracts and relationships

* Ensured compliance for diverse projects with strict deadlines

* Provided project support to internal customers and IT department

* Manage day-to-day operations to ensure completion of projects

* Provide internal/external customer support for superior satisfaction

Mahle Inc., Morristown, TN 1998 – 2005

Set-up Technician

Ran, maintained and troubleshoot equipment in automated production area.

* Ensured that machines met required specifications

* Monitored and recorded performance and quality statistics

* Calibrated machines to ensure proper production

* Used CNC programming to manipulate machines to meet specifications

* Gained experience in the use of automated robotics

* Interpreted blueprints

Anchor Brush Inc., Morristown, TN 1994 - 1998

Material Manager/Coordinator

Enhanced time management skills to deliver materials before deadline. Provide leadership to improve quality and inventory while coordinating subordinates to optimize production and line efficiency.

* Ensured that machines were properly set-up for production

* Coordinated teams and materials for production

* Assisted with warehouse responsibilities, including managing inventory control

* Managed teams and resources to accomplish department goals

* Provided direction for team according to production priorities

Skills / Competencies

AutoCAD 2003 Microsoft Office Suite SAP Project Management (entry level)

Project Planning SO9000 Experience FP&R

Quality Management Benefit/Cost Analysis PMBOK

Certifications / Training

Colgate Continuous Improvement Courses Coaching and Feedback

Delivering Quality Excellence People Capability

Autonomous and Planned Maintenance EOHS

Certificate from Colorado Technical University

* Business Administration

Certificate of Mastery from Mindleaders ELearning Program

* Project Scheduling Tasks

References Available Upon Request

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