Matt McNeill
* ********* ***** ( Emeryville, California 94608
510-***-**** ( ************@***.***
Plant Management Profile
More than 8 years' accomplishment developing and implementing programs that
boost productivity, profitability, and safety within multiline
manufacturing environments
Dynamic, motivational, and results-focused leader with demonstrated talent
for optimizing output, eliminating waste, and strictly controlling labor
costs while attaining ambitious production goals. Skilled trainer, mentor,
and hands-on supervisor; outstanding communicator with solid interpersonal
and active listening abilities. Keen financial administration skills with
accomplishment maintaining strict budget controls and guiding long-range
planning.
Core competencies include:
Production Line Management Hands-on Leadership Approach
Lean, TPM, & 6-S Methodologies Shipping/Receiving & Inventory
Safety & Quality Assurance Programs Oversight
New Product Development Financial Oversight & Budget
Vendor, Contractor, & Supplier Management
Relations Team Building & Staff Development
Preventive Maintenance & Repairs Technology Implementation
Good Manufacturing Practices Policy Development / Regulatory
Compliance
Union & Non-Union Labor Relations
Professional Experience
Safeway Inc. Richmond, California (2005- Present)
Plant Superintendent (Jan. 2009 - Present) & Shipping/Office Supervisor
(Jul. 2005 - Jan. 2009)
Launched progressive record of career advancement and award-winning results
with multiline 173K sq. ft. manufacturing plant; promoted through Office
Supervisor and Shipping Supervisor to Superintendent role.
Supervise 175 production and 36 shipping employees through direct
management of 9 direct reports to ensure efficient, cost effective, safe,
and compliant execution of production planning, inventory management, and
line operations. Hold responsibility for shrink control, cycle counts, and
production formula control. Apply GMP, 6-S, and Lean/TPM principles to
control costs and quality; ensure adherence to FDA, HACCP, OSHA, and BRC
standards. Monitor adherence to three union contracts/work environments.
Develop and implement Annual Operating Plan (AOP) spanning budget, labor,
productivity, and sales planning; compile period/annual financial/KPI
results. Oversee 50K sq. ft. shipping area to move 52M units per year.
Selected accomplishments:
. Implemented Lean/TPM improvements to generate substantial impacts to
key metrics from FY08 to FY11, including...
- 62.22% increase in plant efficiency as well as 59% reduction in
waste.
- $127K in annual savings by eliminating changeover times.
- 31% reduction in overtime while increasing units per man hour by
30%.
. Drove adoption of 6-S practices to improve plant rating from "C" to
"A" with a score of 91%.
. Contributed to successful bid for new contract (5M+ units and $4.2M+
in annual sales) with California Prison Industry Authority by
overseeing adjustments to formula and process to ensure alignment with
nutritional requirements and unique specifications; additionally,
developed supply and logistical plans.
. Earned company "Outstanding Achievement Award" in FY08 for
consistently exceeding expectations and performance goals.
. Played key role in planning and rollout of $27M capital improvement
project that included installation of new production line.
. Selected to act as Safety Coordinator for two years, achieving a one-
year reduction in worker's compensation costs of $230K.
. Led plant to achieve "Best Overall Quality" among all bread plants
companywide in FY11; Achieved AIB Superior scores for 4 consecutive
years.
. Key team member for implementation of Dave's Killer Bread
commercialization.
Watergate & Woodlake Property Management Co. Emeryville & San Mateo,
California
Operations Manager (1993 - 2004)
Directed day-to-day leadership to multi-office, full service real estate,
leasing, and property management firm with hundreds of properties and 10
employees.
Orchestrated leasing activities encompassing 10 leasing/real estate sales
agents and 400+ condominium properties to ensure effective management of
$500K in monthly rental revenue. Supervised, motivated, and trained
Property Manager, Office Administrator, and two Maintenance Technicians;
oversaw vendor relationships and contractor activities. Administered office
financials, including payroll/1099s, AR/AP, general/subsidiary ledgers,
trust fund accounting, tenant deposits, collections, and bank/account
reconciliation. Compiled financial reports (tenant, owner/client, company).
Instituted and oversaw property marketing activities.
Selected accomplishments:
. Implemented and managed successful revenue management programs,
strategically adjusting rental rates as leases expire, optimizing late
payment/collection activities, and minimizing cost of eviction/legal
proceedings.
. Led and maintained integration of retail accounting software/database
with property management application to streamline financial
management.
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Additional experience includes tenures in law enforcement, accounting,
training, claims management, and operations roles for a variety of
government and private-sector organizations
Educational Background
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Arts degree
Previous Employment:
Public Safety Officer, City of Sunnyvale (Sunnyvale, CA) 1992-1993
Flight Chief / Training Manager, California Air National Guard, AGR Full-
time (Moffett Field, CA) 1990-1992
Payroll and Benefits Supervisor, Imaginarium (Walnut Creek, CA) 1989-1990
Accounts Payable/ Inventory Control Supervisor, Imaginarium (Walnut Creek,
CA) 1987-1989
Liability Claims Representative, Associated Claims Management, Inc. (Walnut
Creek, CA) 1986-1987
Law Enforcement Flight Chief, Part-time, California Air National Guard
(Moffett Field, CA) 1986-1994
Missile Operations Safety, US Air Force, Security Police (Vandenberg AFB,
CA) 1982-1986