MATTHEW J. CLARK
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Titusville, FL 32780 ************@***.**.***
Summary of qualifications
Green belt Lean Six Sigma Quality professional with experience in
generating efficiencies, streamlining processes and ensuring alignment with
strategic goals and regulatory compliance. Detail oriented, with proven
leadership experience and the ability to promote teamwork, meet deadlines
and tactfully diffuse situations while improving overall product quality.
Professional Experience
Sea Ray Yachts Sykes Creek, Merritt Island, FL 1996 - 2009
Supervisor, Quality Control (2004 - 2009)
. Trained, motivated and mentored the Quality Control team members on two
shifts and at three facilities on quality standards, compliance and
procedures utilizing electronic/paper prints, schematics, the AIMs
quality system and overall knowledge of the production process.
. Implemented, evaluated, and emended the QMS with the Facility and
engineering managers streaming lining processes and improving overall
quality and efficiency.
. Initiated plant wide departmental meetings between management, product
development, engineering, quality control and production team members to
identify root cause of rework and implemented mistake proofing, lowering
overall DPU by 30%. Fostered spirit of collaboration between engineering,
quality control inspectors and production departments.
. By initiating Lean Six Sigma practices, such as DMAIC, and Kaizen
methodologies improved departmental efficiency by 25% by initiating
employee training across product lines, streamlining the inspection
process resulting in delivery of the product on schedule, within spec,
and under budget.
. Led the ISO 9001 internal audit team, functioned as the liaison for
yearly external audits, conducted SQA's RCA's CAR's and SCAR's ensuring
all processes and procedures met ISO standards.
. Ensured the quality team exceeded all corporate and departmental goals in
safety, compliance (ISO, DOT, OSHA, ABCY, NMMA) warranty defects per unit
(DPU) and first time pass rate (FTPR).
. Maintained attendance records, conducted performance appraisals and
provided corrective coaching/disciplinary actions as necessary. Planned,
assigned and supervised the work schedule and work flow of the QC team
members.
. Collaborated with product development and engineering as well as senior
management to plan and implement new models for the yacht division.
. International company representative traveled solo to Kuwait and Italy
providing product training to dealers and customers enhancing product
footprint and increasing global market share.
Electrical Engineering / New Model Integration (2003 - 2004)
Integrated new sport yacht models into the production process. Utilized
and corrected all schematics released from Product Development and
Engineering (PD&E), including building all harnesses and panels and wiring
the entire new boat model.
. Generated documentation of all wire harnesses and panels on boat
models.
. Developed all work instructions, prints, and schematics.
. Conducted destructive testing on supplier products to ensure proper
quality and longevity.
. Trained floor personnel on proper build and function to ensure
consistent practices and quality products.
. Designed and implemented cutting edge technology, enhancing the
product.
. Consulted with PD&E on new and future models, aligning with strategic
focus.
. Electrical Fabricator / Trainer (1996 - 2004)
Trained and mentored all new and existing personnel on fabrication of all
electrical aspects of boat models, including customized components for
individual models.
. Cross-trained the entire department, improving efficiency.
. Developed harness fabrication stations, reducing costs and man-hours
by 10 hrs per unit.
. Discovered and assisted in implementation of pin and plug harness and
panel construction, minimizing man-hours and re-work.
. Initiated and the development of panel test stations in the
fabrication building, improving both man-hours and reducing re-work by
delivering a proven product that was error free.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Business Management, University of Phoenix, Orlando,
FL
Professional Development
. Green Belt Lean & Six Sigma Certification With experience with but not
limited to lean concepts such as (5s, value stream, process flow,
FMEA, SIPOC, Swim lane, VA/NVA analysis, VOCs, MSA, Control Limits,Pareto Charts, T-tests, etc.
. Lean & Six Sigma
. (RCA), (CAR), (SQA), (SCAR) root cause analysis, corrective action
requests, supplier quality audits, and supplier corrective action
requests training and experience
. EPA, DEP, OSHA and DOT training
. ABYC and Coast Guard regulations training
. Microsoft Office to include: Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access
. OBMS, Aim's, Lotus Notes, Compass, and XPC EXCEL
. Mil Spec Training and Experience
Honors and Awards
. Honored at the Sykes Creek annual plant meeting by Vice President of
Sea Ray Yachts for Kuwait and Italy assignments (2008).
. Honored by Sea Ray President for Green Belt Certification.
. Honored by Sea Rays Master black belt for my work assisting other
green belt candidates with individual projects (2008)
. Honored as Employee of the month for Sea Ray facility