Matthew E. Willis
Edinburgh lane
Union,
Ky. 41091
E-mail:
********@*****.***
Phone:
Objective: To join and support a team where I can utilize and challenge
my skills and abilities to lead and coach, while providing an opportunity
for development and advancement to achieve company goals.
Experience:
NUMMI, Fremont, Ca 2007 - 2010
Assistant Manager - Manufacturing
. Plan, develop, and coordinate daily production plans for 8 production
supervisors and 230 team members per shift.
. Led several process reduction activities to reduce cost / overhead.
. Developed and maintained quality control procedures to improve
processes.
. Lead daily management activities of 107 Union employees and 5 Salaried
employees to include discipline, on the job training, performance
reviews, and daily activity scheduling.
. Kaizen (continuous improvement) of manufacturing processes to ensure
lean manufacturing practices.
. Managed Department Weekly Parts Quality concerns meetings with PC,
Packaging, and QCE to determine root cause for damage, countermeasure,
and implement changes.
. Benchmarked and supported Department Kamishibai for Environmental,
Fire protection, and Safety.
. Oversee Department Safety and Adherence for 450 team members.
. Demonstrate effective communication (both verbal and written) with
direct reports, Union, peers, and senior management.
. Create strong morale in teams by sharing in success, fostering open
dialogue.
. Demonstrate high ethical standards in a Union environment.
. Successfully coached and mentored production supervisors to improve
Key Performance Indicators to maximize their potential.
. Cross functional in 14 different production areas within
manufacturing, to ensure Safety, Quality, and Efficiency to be reached
on a daily basis.
NUMMI, Fremont, Ca 2000 - 2007
Senior Production Supervisor (Group Leader) - Manufacturing
. Oversee daily management activities of 25 Union employees to include
discipline, on the job training, performance reviews, and daily
activity scheduling.
. Mentored, coached, and provided OJT ( On the job training) for newly
promoted group leaders to enhance their growth.
. Developed and led Department Kamishibai for Environmental, Fire
protection, and Safety.
. Stepped into acting Assistant Manager role when needed to cover for PTO.
. Supported Jishuken activities in Canada.
. Improved quality metrics by way of using root cause analysis and
performance accountability.
. Enforce company standard of conduct per CBA.
. Maintain safe work environment for all members.
. Design flow racks for material to facilitate small lot strategy, pull
systems for just in time delivery, and FIFO systems.
NUMMI, Fremont, Ca 1998 - 2000
Team Leader - Manufacturing
. Ensure assembly processes were completed efficiently in the required
time with quality.
NUMMI, Fremont, Ca 1995 - 1998
Team Member - Manufacturing
. Work in various areas of a fast paced manufacturing assembly system.
Delta Pacific Plastics Inc.
1991 - 1995
Delta Pacific Plastics Inc., Fremont, Ca.
1993 - 1995
Supervisor - Warehouse
. Controlled shipping and receiving, labeling, packaging, material
handling, staging, contacting vendors, and computer tracking.
Delta Pacific Plastics Inc., Fremont, Ca.
1991 - 1993
Machine operator
. Operated plastic injection machines, quality check, trim, and package.
Education:
Newark Memorial High School, Newark, Ca. Diploma 1990
H.S., General Education/ Carpentry
Ohlone College
Training: NUMMI (selected training noted, complete list upon request).
. Toyota Business Practices
. Just In Time
. Total Quality Management
. 5S
. Lean Manufacturing
. Kaizen - Continuous Improvement
. Change Point Management
. Toyota Global Problem Solving
. Toyota Production System
. OJD - On The Job Development