R. Matthew Ricker

*** *. ***** **., *****, OH ***16

419-***-****

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www.linkedin.com/in/r-matthew-ricker-801831192/

PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT ● WAREHOUSE & FACILITIES • OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT Highly strategic, influential, and well-rounded production and operations management professional with a proven track record in managing a highly commercial operation in a fast-paced environment. Committed to seamlessly managing projects with a do-it-right-the-first-time approach to all tasks, consistently delivering desired results that contribute to cost savings. Keen ability to see the big picture while staying abreast of business details and tight deadlines. Recognized for consistent success in utilizing the appropriate systems and procedures to streamline operations and enhance profit performance. Efficient in identifying operational requirements, creating action / implementation plans, and effectively coordinating with cross-functional teams to achieve objectives. Demonstrated ability to implement effective process controls and quality improvement initiatives.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Collaborative Leadership

• Strategic Planning / Execution

• Production / Operations

Management

• OSHA Regulations

• Quality Improvement

• Law Enforcement

• On-Time Delivery

• Process Development /

Planning / Improvement

• Lean Methodology

• Tow Motor Certified

• Safety and Risk

Management

• Safety Audits

• Inventory Management

• Superior Customer Service

• Training / Team Development

• Problem Solving

• Project Management

• Material Handling

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TEIJIN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLIGIES, North Baltimore OH. 2021 – FEB 2024 Teijin Automotive technologies is a leader in composite materials enhancing vehicle safety and structural performance via the automotive industry as well as the marine sector, with the concept of increasing performance and structural integrity of its products in the marine and automotive industry. Production Supervisor

As a production supervisor within the Teijin automotive industry at the Nort Baltimore plant, supervisory duties and responsibilities were expansive. In the absence of a higher direct report, and duties listed included but were not limited to the following. Supervisors were to conduct real time production report at the end of shift to senior management including the plant manager.

• Maintaining consistent manning requirements for manning as per the BWS requirements.

• Scheduling and adjustments as per production requirements to ensure an efficient and accurate labor efficiency proportionate ratio ensuring the highest amount of labor efficiency consistent with first time yield.

• In the absence of a shift production manager, I was required to submit manning requirements including direct and indirect labor sufficient to ensure the prevention of over manning, in both direct and indirect labor. This was subsequently a task required by an area manager, superintendent as directed. In the absence of senior management on the shift it was my obligation to ensure accurate manning was submitted ensuring manning was available.

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• Ensuring customer quality concerns were met, in addition to training of team leaders and team members ensuring the best customer quality was sent to the customer.

• Monitoring the scrap, and production downtime metrics per shift was required. When production downtime, defective materials, and finished goods that were out of specification required an escalation process. This required excellent communication skills with all management within the plant across all shifts. Supervisors put action plans into place, and quarantined suspect goods, thus preventing shipment to the customer.

• Safety and safety audits were conducted daily and reported bi-weekly. Ensuring that processes were followed identifying deficiencies and corrective measures providing the documentation necessary to provide the quality products being shipped to customers.

• All aspects of production, quality, safety, employee morale, production metrics, and administrative duties assigned as a production supervisor. These additional duties were prepared for submission to senior plant management. In the absence of a shift superintendent/shift production manager requiring the supervisors fulfill and report production metrics in a timely manner.

• Compliance with hourly team members and the rules and regulations of the union were understood and complied with paralleled with the company’s negotiated concessions.

• The production supervisor’s responsibilities were expansive, requiring acute attention to detail from a production standard. This was expected of a production supervisor to ensure all requirements were met even in the absence of a shift area manager, superintendent. These challenges were met, even when the shift was short relative to staffing. Everything was required to be covered even if there were no team leaders, tow-motor drivers, superintendents, or site managers all fell under the responsibilities of the on-shift production supervisor. This challenge was often overcome by the production metrics on my shifts. Being resourceful and flexible led to my team’s success. I had to prioritize production needs reviewing and comprehensively implement changes to the production plan as required. This is imperative that production supervisors sustain on time delivery.

• Leadership is empowering team members to not only be informed as to production needs and necessities, the supervisors, and team leaders need to also be informed to ensure production requirements were met. Including team members and team leaders, information pertinent to production needs is required. Understanding what was required. Additionally, many took ownership and pride in the production process furthering teammate engagement, and if necessary, coaching or progressive disciplinary action.

• Completed the following internal required training programs while at Teijin Automotive.

• Train the Trainer program.

• Job Relations training program.

• LEGG-UP supervisor and Management 6-week training program.

• Certified tow-motor license, internal certification. 3

Bridgestone-APM-AVD Company, Upper Sandusky, OH 2014 - Nov 2021 A subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, a $15B manufacturer rooted in innovation and dedicated to providing world- class tire and rubber-related products and services around the globe. Bridgestone APM Company specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of vibration isolation, energy absorbing pads, and foam seat components for the automotive industry.

Bridgestone-APM-AVD Company

Production Supervisor

Reported to the Operations Manager; provided leadership, training, and direction to 40 production employees. Full accountability for all production, safety, shipping, receiving, inventory, and after-hours warehouse management.

• Implemented Lean manufacturing, reducing waste by $1.3M with better team engagement, finding ways to improve production.

• Performed proactive safety inspections through weekly safety audits reducing the amount of safety incidents by approximately 10

• The team was awarded the Kaizen Excellence Award because of the increase in Lean manufacturing efforts.

• Reduced customer complaints by 15% by reviewing processes and implementing appropriate actions to resolve issues.

• Successfully improved on-time deliveries, evaluating process and one-piece flow by utilizing and prioritizing current staffing.

• Empowered and engaged team members to take ownership of production processes and targets.

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Bridgestone-APM-AVD Company

Molding Operator

Ran injection or compression for rubber moldings, ensuring quality and meeting customer specifications.

• Significantly reduced scrap by more than 7% by paying closer attention to and improving processes.

• Provided production line training to other team members as needed.

• Received an Employee of the Month award for exceeding production goals and standards.

• Served as Material Handler: Tow-motor certified.

• Served as Production Reliever - Team Leader trained. Carey Police Department, Carey, OH 1998 - 2014

Police Officer - Sergeant

Assisted in managing the day-to-day operations of the police department in the absence of the Police Chief.

• In charge of juvenile sex crimes under age 13. Received complaints and then initiated investigation and obtained materials and evidence to have it tested for DNA. Interviewed perpetrators and worked with other agencies forwarding investigatory information towards the next steps in consideration of criminal charges.

• Achieved an overall conviction rate of 95%. Identified targeted areas of active crime and used tactics to reduce crime in those areas.

• Served as ASP tactical baton instructor.

• NOMI (National Organization for the Mentally Ill) crisis intervention certified.

• Initial member of the multi-agency for the Wyandot County Major Crimes Task Force. 4

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

United States Navy, Norfolk, VA, Everett, WA 1989 - 1996 Master at Arms, Military Police Investigator, and Small Arms Instructor-Master af Arms 3rd Class (NCO-E4) Provided enforcement of military installation regulations, working with other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. General understanding of military rules and regulations in accordance with the Uniformed Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).

• Manintained military bearing at sea for enlisted military personnel.

• Investigated offenses in violation of the UCMJ.

• Served as small arms range instructor, range master, safety officer, and managed range maintenance hazardous materials and clean up. Required knowledge of the mechanics and maintenance of numerous small arms, ensuring safety and working order.

• Military Police Investigator enlistment code. Joint services trained.

• Also served as Forces Afloat Brig Supervisor, Chief Investigator, and Chief Evidence Custodian. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Social and Criminal Justice Ashford University, Clinton, IA

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Assistant District Commissioner, Boy Scouts of America, 2001 - 2016 Wyandot County EMS Volunteer, Certified Emergency Medical Responder, 2000 - 2016

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