Manager Plant

MATTHEW J. ULEWICZ

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GENERAL MANAGER

Manufacturing / Logistics / Distribution / Production

An innovative and articulate leader with a drive for results and demonstrated competency for improving bottom-

line performance. Established strategist with proven understanding of the value of processes/procedures and

integration of metrics in: safety, quality, delivery, morale, and environment. Proven strategist proficient in the

administration of analytical audits and evaluations to effectively determine requirements and apply Lean concepts

and Six Sigma skills to achieve them. Demonstrate expertise in mentoring within diverse cultures, creating and

incorporating compliant courses of action which align with company and government agency regulations.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Engineering/Operations Strategic Agility Cost reduction

Quality Assurance/Compliance Vendor/Peer Relations Inventory Control

Purchasing/Budgeting/Procurement Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma Logistics

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MICHIGAN RECYCLE, INC (DBA ROCHESTER RECYCLING,) ROCHESTER, MICHIGAN

JULY 2012 – PRESENT

VICE-PRESIDENT OPERATIONS/MANUFACTURING

Accountable for all aspects of start-up operation. Managed inventories of over $200,000 and assets of $230,000.

Responsible for scheduling, material handling, vendor negotiations, procurement, real estate, logistics, and site

preparation. Oversight for all logistics and vendor negotiations related to the transportation of material goods.

Accomplishments:

Increased revenues 200% over 6 month time period.

Marketing strategy which resulted in acquiring contracts from the city of Rochester and Rochester Hills for

commodities valued over $150,000.

Develop and implemented safety goals for the purpose of accidental risk mitigation within the facility operation.

Provide leadership and advocacy to partners to ensure budget, schedules and quality are met.

GREAT LAKES RECYCLING, Roseville, MI March 2007 – July, 2012

Plant Manager/General Manager

Manage daily operations for the GLR facilities: Paper, Metal, Plastics, Maintenance and Transportation divisions

which includes safety, quality, training/cross training to make sure that all contingencies and overall employee

morale objectives are met. Establish departmental and individual goals to meet corporate objectives, profitability

and total customer satisfaction. Ensure monthly budgets, forecast and sales meet profitability objectives set by

the Board of Directors

Accomplishments:

Lowered transportation costs $12,000 monthly through installation of standards, staggered shifts and

equipment utilization profit analysis reports.

Introduced corporate culture guidelines and values “The GLR Way” and attained ISO 9001 registration within

initial year of establishment.

Continued

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Achieved Operational Profit consecutively in past 15 months with creation of annual business objectives and

execution of supervisor handbook and apprenticeship program.

Diminished CIR to 5.8 after assuming Safety Management roll.

Managed inventories and assets exceeding $50 million

HP PELZER (AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS) INC., Sterling Heights, MI September 2005 – March 2007

Plant Superintendent

Supervised all plant departments encompassing; manufacturing, engineering, QC, materials, etc. Responsible for

plant P&L, Budget Matrix, OSHA and Safety Matrix, establishment of all departmental goals and measures, as

well as implementation of SAP and LEAN Manufacturing practices. Formulated and set up a maintenance

Budget, PM Scheduling, cost value inventories. Coordinated the staff training, recruitment and evaluation of

personnel

Accomplishments:

Gained $240,000 monthly through lean inventory management, scheduling practices, and production

standards.

Exceeded Forecasts and Budget goals for 10 consecutive months in areas of labor, overall sales, and costing.

Eliminated double time and reduced weekly labor costs by $3,000 through lean practices.

Increased production 12 million pounds annually while reducing scrap rates to 3.93% from 7.17%.

SU-DAN CORPORATION, Rochester Hills, MI September 2000 – September 2005

Manufacturing Manager/Materials Manager

Established viable profit and loss parameters, integrated programs to strengthen ergonomic proficiency and work

flow processes. Conducted cycle counts of products, incorporated materials control procedures as well as aided

supply chain management, cost savings analysis and pricing.

Accomplishments:

Minimized labor costs 15% in four months via process improvements and use of incentives.

Resolved production and labor costs quality issues via implementing customer required audits and technology

changes.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

CERTICOAT, INC., Roseville, MI, Plant Manager March 1999 – September 2000

METAL COTE, INC., Harrison Township, MI, Plant Manager July 1997 – March 1999

DCT COMPONENT SYSTEMS., Clinton Township, MI, Shipping/Materials Manager March 1994 – July 1997

EDUCATION & TRAINING

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, Troy, MI, Master of Business Administration in Global Management Technology

CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, Mt. Pleasant, MI, Bachelor of Applied Arts

SRI-QUALITY SYSTEM REGISTRAR, Southfield, MI, ISO 9000 Internal Auditor Training

AIAG-RABQSA/ISO 9001 AUDITOR TRAINING, Southfield, MI, Certification- ISO 9001 Auditor with

emphasis in ISO/TS1649 Automotive.

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