Results driven, forward thinking and dedicated with wide ranging experience planning and leading operations involving small

– to medium-sized manufacturing and warehousing environments. Track productivity progress, evaluate and implement con- tinuous process improvements to minimize waste and reduce costs while maximizing yield. Establish and maintain effective quality control and safety programs. Encourage proactive participation across the manufacturing floor, successfully building cohesive teams focused on productivity, safety, quality, and throughput. Areas of expertise include::

Work History

June 2015 to Present

Operations Manager-Ken Mac Metals Kansas City

ThyssenKrupp NA

Managed a complete turnaround facility, incorporating better inventory practices, production efficiencies, safety, quality and lean programs. Established work roles while developing a lean, team concept culture resulting in a more efficient work envi- ronment. Led cost saving initiatives across all warehouse departments which provided a 15% savings in warehouse expendi- tures.

June 2013 to December 2014

Special Projects Manager/Manager of Recycled Materials ThyssenKrupp NA

Led projects involving inventory reconciliation, SAP training, cycle counting, as well as the hiring and training of new man- agement employees. Managed corporate recycling for Copper and Brass warehouse scrap. Highlighted Contributions:

Successfully set up training, rollout and post rollout support for cycle count inventory procedures encompassing the entire Cop- per and Brass organization.

Led warehouse post GoLive support and training for SAP rollout for ThyssenKrupp Ferroglobus in Budapest, Hungary. July 2008 to June 2013

Erie Regional Plant Manager

ThyssenKrupp NA

Implemented measures to improve services, cut costs, boost productivity, and increase on-time delivery, resulting in 5% overall revenue growth despite a shrinking market for red metals. Led training and implementation of SAP system within Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Beaver facilities. Reduced inventory by 40% by identifying excessive and obsolete items. Became the first branch to develop and implement cycle counting inventory practices resulting in 99.3% inventory accuracy. Directly procured contracts with vendors for all plant related maintenance, supplies and activities. Responsible for regional plant P&L approving all plant and building expenditures.

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Joe Matras

15615 Falling Creek Drive

Houston, Texas 77068

ac74d8@r.postjobfree.com

330-***-**** (c)

~ Lean Manufacturing

~ OSHA Compliance

~ P&L Accountability

~ Policy Development and Procedure

~ Total Quality Management (TQM)

~ Team Building and Training

~ Cost Reduction and Avoidance

~ Operational Excellence

Highlighted Contributions:

Increased productivity by 10.4% while reducing work force by 15%.

Reviewed supplier pricing for packaging materials which provided a cost reduction of 24%. Highlighted Contributions:

Led a full continuous improvement project for productivity which realized an increase of 25% while reducing overtime hours.

Increased revenue 29% on recyclable metal sales by seeking other vendors which obtained better pricing. Work History

August 2007 to July 2008

1st shift supervisor

ThyssenKrupp NA

Directly supervised a work force of up to 18 people. Led production planning for a three shift operation. Set up preventative maintenance programs for all equipment. Developed strong working relations between customers, sales and warehouses improving on time delivery to above 99% and achieving production goals ahead of schedule to meet customer requirements. Realigned shift rosters maximizing productivity.

April 1997 to August 2007

Night shift supervisor

ThyssenKrupp NA

Directly supervised a work force of up to 11 people. Set up daily delivery runs for a fleet of 6 trucks. Responsible for attaining productivity goals for the shift. Responsible for all warehouse quality training records and weekly overtime, attendance and vacation reports. Cleveland branch focal for keeping trucks and trailers DOT complied. Initiated corrective action reports.

February 1993 to April 1997

Machine Operator

ThyssenKrupp NA/Copper and Brass Sales

Trained, operated, and proficient on all cold saw and band saw machines as well as shearing equipment. Trained and skilled in all general warehouse operations and functions. Education and Training

~ Florida Southern College Lakeland Fla. 1985/1986

~The Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio 2007

Certificates earned:

Joe Matras

15615 Falling Creek Drive

Houston, Texas 77068

ac74d8@r.postjobfree.com

330-***-**** (c)

Supply Chain Management Fundamentals

Six Sigma: Total Quality Applications

Six Sigma: Total Quality Fundamentals

Manufacturing Applications

Motivating Employees

Yellow Belt Certified

Green Belt Certified

Highlighted Contributions:

Developed a corporate truck loading procedure that is used to reduce material handling by 35% at the main hub branches.

Led a Lean Improvement Workshop which reduced local truck planning time by 40% reducing required workforce by 2 full time and one part time employee per facility. Highlighted Contributions:

Developed and maintained production results on all processing equipment, identifying trends to increase productivity at the alloy level.

Reduced R&A’s to below corporate goal of .54%

Joe Matras

15615 Falling Creek Drive

Houston, Texas 77068

ac74d8@r.postjobfree.com

330-***-**** (c)

Computer skills:

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word. Graduate of Padua Franciscan High School, Parma, Ohio, 1985 Interests and Activities

Coach girls fast pitch softball since 2003. College and professional sports enthusiast. Hobbies

Golf and Fishing.

Volunteer Experience

Softball director for Buckeye softball organization which included fundraising organization.

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