Project Manager Plant

Matthew J. Hobberlin

**** ******** ***** ***** ****, CA 92626

714-***-**** (H) 714-***-**** (C)

E-Mail: **********@***.***

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OPERATIONS MANAGMENT

Results driven and dedicated with wide ranging experience planning and

leading operations involving small-to-medium sized manufacturing

environments. Track record devising, evaluating, and implementing

continuous process improvements to minimize waste and reduce cost while

maximizing quality and yield. Establish effective quality control and

safety programs, while encouraging proactive participation across the

manufacturing floor. Excellent communication; success building cohesive

teams focused on production goals, safety, and throughput. Areas of

expertise include:

Lean Manufacturing Just-In-Time (JIT) Production Team

Building & Training

Regulatory Compliance Total Quality Management (TQM) Resource

Allocation

P & L Accountability Policy Procedure Development Cost

Reduction/Avoidance

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Packaging Plus LLC

Santa Fe

Springs, CA

11/08 - Present General Manager

Steer & direct plastic manufacturing operations that generate $10M in

annual revenue. Established operational policies and implemented process

improvements to ensure superior quality and outstanding output of molded

plastic parts. Design and implement coaching and training programs to

develop staff, facilitate efficiency, and improve performance. Managed

operational and capital expense budgets exceeding $2M. Adherence to strict

safety, quality, and company policy and procedures.

Selected Contributions:

> Reduced staff by 25% while maintaining production levels through a

redesign of operational processes and improved safety, training,

and staff utilization

> Increased production by 85% through achieving sustainable

targets utilizing developed metrics measuring all aspects of

the business

>. Implemented and managed a Plant Safety Program that reduced OSHA

IR from 11.8 to 1.3 in 2 years. Focus was on developing and

maintaining a safe work culture.

Oldcastle Precast Enclosure Solutions

Glendora,

CA

3/02 - 11/08 Plant Manager

Operational P&L responsibility for the Carson Polymer Concrete facility.

Managed 5 direct reports that supervised 50 employees. Responsible for an

annual budget of $7M. Additional responsibility for oversight of new

product development projects and new product launch activities. Represented

the company in customer review meetings and product launch programs.

Selected Contributions:

> Increased production by 300% through better mold scheduling,

line balancing, and machine utilization. Workforce was

reduced by 30% while increasing output by utilizing lean

and 5S techniques.

> Project Manager for the relocation and retrofit of the Carson

Polymer Plant. Both projects were completed on time and

under budget.

> Implemented and managed a Plant Safety Program by pushing the

authority and responsibility to the manufacturing floor thus

creating a culture that built safety into all processes and

functions. Reduced OSHA IR from 10.0 to less than 2.0 in 3 years.

Giagni Enterprises

Pomona, CA

4/00 - 11/01 Plant Manager

Howmet Corporation Industry, CA

3/99 - 4/00 Materials Manager

Coastcast Corporation Rancho Dominguez,

CA

10/96 -3/99 Project Manager

Lynx Golf Inc. Industry, CA

4/94 - 9/96 Purchasing Manager

Education & Training

California State University at Sacramento - B.A. Degree Communications

Field Artillery Officer Basic Course - Ft. Sill OK. - Military Officer

U.S. Army (7) years

Professional Development

Coastline College - Purchasing Management Certification Program - Course

Completion

Gap Partnership - The Skilled Negotiator- Pomona CA - 2008

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