Manager Management

Matthew Jank

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517-***-**** Jackson, MI 49201 abnr4r@r.postjobfree.com

Operations Executive

DRIVE METRICS: DRIVE PROFITS: DELIVER RESULTS is the ideology that propels this dynamic operations executive. With 15

years of proven executive leadership bolstered by 23 years of progressive responsibility in diverse manufacturing, demonstrating a

repeated and consistent ability to drive revenue, profit, and business valuation. An effective and accountable high profile leader who

utilizes experience backed judgment, strong work ethic, and moral integrity and is viewed as a proponent of accountability and

empowerment.

Areas of Expertise

Profit Generation Purchasing and Negotiation Skills

P/L and Financial Acumen Quality and Continuous Improvement

Cost Analysis, Production and Inventory Control Constraint Management/ Synchronous Manufacturing

Union and Non-union Experience Lean Methodology

Multi-Site Operations Process Variation Reduction

Visionary, Strategist, Executive Leadership Tier One, Tier Two

Professional Experience

LuPaul Industries 2004 to present

A privately held tool and die/metal stamping company with multiple sites

Corporate Vice President

• Tracked and enhanced program profitability pre and post launch resulting in $197,000 of increased revenue.

• Drove resolution of purchase order issues and account receivable issues resulting in a past due account reduction of 57%.

• Created process and sourcing strategies which resulted in $378,000 dollars of annualized material savings.

• Spearheaded effort to achieve QS 9000, ISO 9002, and TS 16949 certification.

• Implemented team concepts throughout the organization reducing 2 shift operation to 1 through the development of constraint

management theory.

Vice President of Sales 1999-2004

• Responsible for all company communication and negotiations saving the company from a potential $1.5 million dollar material

loss.

• Successfully led the launch of 72 high volume products for the transportation industry. Synchronized engineering, quality,

purchasing, production management, and tooling builds to achieve 100% on time completion.

• Developed productive sales relationships with non automotive based customers to diversify automotive dependence. Resulted

in a decrease in automotive dependence by 49%

• Prepared detailed quotes for individual part numbers, programs, engineering changes, and new business opportunities.

May & Scofield, Inc 1996-1999

$50 million dollar privately held plastic injection molding company producing IP components for the auto industry.

Plant Manager/Operations Director

• Charged with driving the organization to become a low cost producer of high quality products. Established performance metrics

and indicators, operating goals, manufacturing and production improvements, and cost reduction programs which consistently

improved efficiency and throughput, product quality. Ultimately increased customer satisfaction rating from 86 % to 99 %.

• Saved $75, 000 annually by reducing fixed spending and variable overhead through effective utilization of resources and cost

improvement initiatives.

• Increased plant efficiency 29% through effective management of human capital, prudent management of resources, and

increased first run yield rates.

• Instituted the use of synchronous manufacturing cells resulting in a 25% increase in throughput.

• Reduced production headcount by 10% through the institution of rotary dial tables.

• Coordinated the implementation of constraint management across multi shift operations increasing throughput from 28,000

units to 36,000 units per day.

Lear Corporation 1992-1996

$240 million dollar seat manufacturing plant supplying the Chrysler T-300 program.

Production Manager

• Responsible for the leadership, development, and supervision of 11 salaried and 235 hourly employees over multi shift

operation.

• Led teams of engineers, production, and maintenance personnel in the design and build of a linear production system which

increased production by 28%.

• Reduced grievances by 30% through open communication with union leadership and introduction of participative management

philosophies.

• Directed reduction of controllable absenteeism rate from 6.8% to 3.2%.

• Key player in union contract negotiations. Directed grievance procedure hearings. Proficient in contract implementation and

interpretation. Possess a comprehensive understanding of labor issues.

Prior Positions: GM Powertrain Division - Supervisor

GM Powertrain Division - Test Auditor

Education: University of Toledo, Toledo, OH. BA

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