Matthew Craig Mahler

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Aberdeen, SD 57401

903-***-****

acv7nl@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Applied Management and I’m a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt. I specialize in Lean Manufacturing, quality assurance, business analysis, continuous improvement and organizational development.

To date I have lead over 20 Kaizen events and trained both line level personnel and managers in Lean Manufacturing principles. I have expertise in Kanban, Value Stream Mapping and the implementation of a variety of other Lean Manufacturing methodologies. I have experience in leading cross functional teams in setting and surpassing goals and I excel at motivating my fellow employees.

I have 10 years of experience using and implementing continuous improvement and Lean methodologies. My first Lean Manufacturing project generated $1.6 million in annual savings at McDonnell Douglas Helicopters. I have designed and built illustrated work instructions, blue prints and automated machinery using Solid Works CAD software. I can also speak, write, and comprehend Spanish at a basic level.

EXPERIENCE

MOLDED FIBER GLASS Aberdeen, SD 04/2015 – Present

Turbine Blades for the Renewable Energy Industry

Division Lean Manufacturing Coordinator

Responsible for the training of Lean concepts, implementation of Lean methods and successful completion and sustainability of improvement initiatives at the Wind Division level.

Worked closely with, and assisted as needed, other MFG Wind division locations (South Dakota, Alabama, North Carolina and Texas) to ensure program consistency and a unified approach in making improvements.

Lead the use of Lean tools and concepts as the methodology for significant, effective, measurable and sustainable improvement.

Lead projects and coordinated team activities to complete company goals and initiatives.

Reports to the Senior Vice President of the Molded Fiber Glass Wind Division.

VALERUS Longview, TX 08/2014 – 01/2015

Pressure Vessels for the Oil and Gas Industry

Quality Control Manager

Devised and established the company's quality procedures, standards and specifications.

Worked with purchasing staff to establish quality requirements from external suppliers.

Ensured that manufacturing or production processes met international (ISO 9000) and national standards (ASME)

Defined quality procedures in conjunction with operating staff.

Set up and maintained controls and documentation procedures.

Monitored performance by gathering relevant data and producing statistical reports.

AMEGA WEST Tyler, TX 12/2011 – 07/2014

Drill Stem Elements for the Oil and Gas Industry

Quality Assurance Manager/Lean Coordinator

Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Quality Assurance (QA) program at the Tyler facility.

Principal facility representative for interaction with the American Petroleum Institute (API).

Conducted internal and vendor audits as well as annual product quality reviews

Monitored internal and vendor non-conformance's (NCR).

Handled customer complaints, conducted investigations and corrective action reviews (CAR).

Conformed in house quality system to ISO 9001/API Q1 Standards

Knowledgeable in SPC methodology/metrology/measurement systems analysis/NDT and mechanical testing.

LAPORTE INDUSTRIES Athens, TX 01/2011 – 11/2011

Air Filters for Residential and Commercial HVAC

Quality Control Director/Lean Coordinator 12 Month Contract

Developed, directed and coordinated a comprehensive quality control program.

Created and maintained program standards.

Used computer based programs to perform statistical analysis of data

Generated reports related to productivity, waste and the results of the quality control initiatives.

Created bill of materials (BOM) for new custom products.

TYLER INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 01/2010 – 12/2010

Substitute Teacher and Full Time Math and Science Tutor

Substitute taught at middle schools and high schools in the Tyler Independent School District.

Full time tutor of 6th and 8th grade Math and Science at Stewart Middle School.

MERCY SHIPS Lindale, TX 10/2007 – 06/2009

Non-Profit Organization Serving the World’s Poor

Business Analyst

Accurately employed methodology and documentation tools.

Proposed technology and software solutions to problems and considered timeliness, effectiveness, and practicality in addressing organizational needs.

Analyzed, consolidated and reported information and data to management.

Implemented and troubleshot new software

Corrected and migrated data from old database to new database.

MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTERS Mesa, AZ 01/2005 – 08/2007

Civilian and Military Aircraft

Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Conducted time based studies at every phase of lean manufacturing projects.

Conducted a cost benefit analysis for the revision of manufacturing engineering plans.

Trained new hires in technical writing.

Created a standard operating procedure (SOP) for manufacturing engineering plans.

Supervised and edited the revision of helicopter assembly instructions.

Manufactured, troubleshot, and repaired MD Helicopters single and twin engine helicopters.

Installed, tested, reworked and modified components on complete aircraft, to include pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, structural, and mechanical systems to meet required specifications.

Implemented Lean Manufacturing techniques to eliminate wasteful processes.

Supervised structural modifications done to helicopter fuselage.

UNITED STATES ARMY 08/2002 – 04/2004

AH-64D Apache Helicopter Crew Chief

Used and prepared selected forms and records applicable to Army Aviation Maintenance.

Performed repair operations to include component removal, inspection, and requisitioning of parts.

Performed visual inspections.

COMPUTER SOFTWARE LITERACY

Microsoft Word

Microsoft SQL

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Power Point

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Visio

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Outlook

AutoCAD

Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains

Solidworks

EDUCATION

Grand Canyon University 2006

Bachelor of Science in Business

3.3 GPA

CERTIFICATES

American Society of Quality (ASQ) 2013

Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)

American Society of Quality (ASQ) 2012

Root Cause Analysis

Texas Education Agency 2010

4 - 8 Generalist

Certified to teach math, science, reading and history in the 4 - 8 grade.

U.S. Army Aviation Logistics School 2003

AH-64D Apache Longbow Attack Helicopter Repairer Certification

LANGUAGES

English (Native)

Spanish (Basic reading, writing, and comprehension)

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