Jerry E. Matchett

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Pittsburgh, PA 15211

ac1ybm@r.postjobfree.com

412-***-****

Professional Objective

Seeking a Plant Manager position with an organization dedicated to a safe work environment, continuous improvement, and strong customer satisfaction while dedicated to utilizing the latest management techniques, leadership, training, team building, problem solving and analysis.

Assets /Competencies

Over fifteen years of Plant/Manufacturing Management experience in heavy manufacturing, metal fabrication, and Oilfield related chemicals. Strong at balancing the customer needs and satisfaction with workforce and company goals and objectives, engineering, and project management. Experienced at achieving cultural change to improve and move an organization forward. Firm believer in continuous improvement in all aspects of operations.

LEAN Implementations/Continuous improvement, 5S

Knowledgeable in SAP, JDE, BPCS, ERP, MS Project/Office

Strategic planning

P&L experienced

Capital forecasting, budgeting, implementation, project management and cost control

Maintenance planning and scheduling, EAM, TPM programs

Master and shop floor scheduling

Visual shop floor management systems

Ensured compliance with all regulatory agencies (EPA, DEP, OSHA)

Create and implement operational strategies

Develop process improvements

Metal fabrication, ASME pressure vessels, AWS, ABS, ANSI, ASTM.

Team building for problem solving and efficiency

Employee development and mentoring

Self-motivated, driven to exceed expectations

Influential – able to achieve cultural change

Strong written and verbal communications

Proficient in MS Office applications

Knowledgeable in areas regulatory and compliance

Excellent financial acumen and analytical capabilities

Operational efficiencies

Union and Non-union workforce management

Develop customer focused strategies

Build/develop organization to meet goals

Regulatory reporting

Programs for employee development

Inventory Management and Control

Personnel programs to improve employee retention

Team Player as well as team Leader

Project Management Skills

Trinity Marine Products (4/2011 – 1/2017)

Plant Manager

Overall plant responsibility for the manufacture of inland waterway barges, and structural steel components.

Implemented Lean Manufacturing yielding 35% in labor savings.

Developed a strong 5S program to support the LEAN effort

Started Employee driven safety program and led safety performance in the Trinity Marine Division for 6 years.

Developed policies and procedures to support Lean efforts

In collaboration with corporate project management, implemented $2.5 mm equipment installation

Instituted shop floor visual management system reducing labor costs by 15%

Revised plant layout resulting in increased capacity of 30%.

Standardized steel plate sizes resulting in reduced inventory of $3.5 mm.

Implemented a Quality Committee raising the Quality Index from 66.4% to 98.5%

Implemented a formal Weld Management Program improving welder efficiency by 20%.

Developed formalized employee training and development program reducing turnover by 15%

Budgeted and justified capital equipment, operational budgets and tracked performance to established metrics.

Refine operations to achieve KPI goals.

Created cross business agreement with sister company to produce specialized parts leading to saving for our plant and added business for our sister plant.

Brownsville Marine Products (2007 – 4/2011)

Plant Manager

Overall plant responsibility including P&L, for the manufacture of inland waterway barges (hopper, deck, tank, and specialty barges).

Implemented Lean Manufacturing concepts yielding 22% in labor savings.

Started 5S program which assisted driving down safety incidents by over 70%

Redesigned plant layout leading to 75% increase in capacity.

Tripled production between 2007 and 2009.

Influenced customer to commit to long term contract for supply of barges.

Implemented a weld management program including a training program for all welders and fitters.

Developed and implemented a weld training and management program improving both efficiency and quality.

Planned the addition of a second production line to increase plant capabilities, sourced and ordered all equipment and managed the installation project.

Created and implemented planned/scheduled maintenance system reducing equipment downtime by 30%

Weatherford Engineered Chemistry (2001 – 2007)

Plant Manager

Responsible for the overall operation of (3) ISO 9001/14001 certified chemical manufacturing plants involved in the manufacture of oilfield related chemicals with $460 mm annual sales.

Planned and executed the relocation of one of 3 of the manufacturing plants with -0- interruptions of delivery to customers.

Led the implementation of JD Edwards Enterprise software system.

Began the use of Lean Manufacturing Techniques providing a 15% savings the first year.

Regionalized production to reduce transportation costs saving $2 mm annually.

Achieved ISO 14001 certification.

Responsible for all regulatory compliance and reporting to federal and state agencies.

Stylette Plastics (1999-2001)

Director of Operations-- Responsible for all production activities including maintenance of facility and equipment, also the design, set-up and operation of the company’s inventory and warehouse program. Implemented Lean Manufacturing, MRP and Warehouse Management Systems. Responsible for all traffic and transportation including private company fleet. Additional responsibilities in the areas of Union contract negotiations, systems integration, inventory control, production control, staffing, and safety.

Philip Services (1994-1999)

General Manager - Coraopolis Service Center

Responsible for the overall operation (including P&L) of the container cleaning operations in the Pittsburgh area with annual budget of $2 million and sales of $30 million. Responsibilities included ISO certification, sales, operations, maintenance, safety, employee training, compliance, customer relations and overall business development. Achieved union decertification.

Calgon Carbon Corp (1975-1993)

Division Manager-Equipment and Assembly Division (1975 - 1993)

Led the growth of Calgon Carbon’s equipment business from a 4 person warehouse operation to a full manufacturing operation supporting sales growth from $35 mm to $325 mm in a build-to-order and production line operation. Responsible for the overall operation of a 350,000 sq. ft./ 265 person welding/fabrication/assembly/warehouse facility producing both water and air treatment systems, air separation systems, ASME pressure vessels, piping, structural components and containers. Responsibilities included strategic planning, budgeting, personnel administration, cost accounting, safety, quality, cost control, maintenance and production and inventory planning and production/sales of $325 million annually.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Business Logistics, Penn State University

15+ Manufacturing Management experience in lieu of Advanced Degree

Continuing education in the areas of:

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

High Performance Teams

Total Quality Management, DuPont Safety Management

Union Free Management Techniques

Organizational Development

Leadership

Sales & Marketing

Factory Mutual Boiler and Pressure Vessel Construction and Repair

Barkoff Total Welding Management

Coaching and Mentoring for Leadership Success

Advanced RCRA Training

Time Management and Organization

Building High Performance Teams

Organizations and Affiliation

AWS

ABS

ASME

ASTM

ANSI

AAR

SSPC

NACE

West Baton Rouge

Chamber of Commerce

Council on Business Logistics

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