Senior Operations, Quality & CI Executive

MATTHEW D. WAITS

********@*****.*** C: 513-***-**** Cincinnati, Ohio 45240

SENIOR LEVEL OPERATIONS & QUALITY EXECUTIVE

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Dynamic and innovative senior level corporate executive equipped with a wealth of experience in achieving operational success. Possessing a progressive aptitude for business process mapping, organizational change management, strategic planning, and compliance. Acting as a major contributor and driver of revenue within various organizations. Skilled in people development, with a passion for conceptualizing strategic direction and developing tactical business plans to stimulate profitable growth. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics, KPI Management, Integrations, SOPs, Continuous Improvement, Risk, Safety Growth Initiatives, Presentations, Analyzing Data, Global Initiatives, CRM, SLA’s, Logistics, Capital Expenditures Fast-Paced Environments, Crisis Management, Talent Management, Sales Plans, Communications, Accountability Multi-site, Global Operations Management, Kaizen Techniques, Project Planning, Pricing, Cost Control Strategies P&L, Operations Management, Revenue Generation, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Change Management, 5S Training & Development, Strategic Planning, LEAN Six Sigma, ROI Improvement, Turnaround Strategy PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Butler Tech

Engineering Instructor

2021-Current

EVERSANA

Director of Quality

2019 - 2021

• Provided Instruction in Welding, Robotics, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, CNC Machining, Senior Capstone and Manufacturing Operations

• Developed Work Based Learning opportunities for students

• Developed relationships with local businesses for internships and co- ops for students

• Developed curriculum and lesson plans that met State Board of Education Standards for educational outcomes

• Developed Lab and simulation activities for students

• Championed the leadership and oversight of teams through DMAIC for CI projects.

• Expertly conducted internal audits while simultaneously serving as the point of contact for 3rd party audits.

• Facilitated the training of teams on RCA and various other quality tools.

• Oversaw a diverse team of quality professionals which spanned across 4 sites.

• Enacted appropriate SOP's and collaborated with business unit owners for all auditing and SOP revisions.

• Determined quarterly goals with employees to match corporate objectives.

• Completed performance reviews and established bonus pay out based on performance and goal achievement.

• Published, enforced, and reported key metrics.

• Enhanced the overall operational OEE from 59% to 92%.

• Diminished CAPA's and QNCR's by 82% through effective RCA.

• Directed statistical analysis, SPC, and conducted DOE for special projects.

• Secured the first quarter of zero customer complaints throughout the entire company history.

• Optimized workflows to automate processes and improve OOE by 38% across operations.

• Lowered the reoccurrence of non-conformances by 90. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Capella University, Online

PhD, Strategy and Innovation, Business

North Central University, Online

Master of Business Administration, Entrepreneurship Miami University, Hamilton, OH

Gateway Community Technical College

Adjunct Instructor

2019 - 2022

• Created course materials including online and in-class discussion topics, lectures, presentations, and conducted Labs.

• Integrated multimedia technology in classroom instruction for well- rounded and engaging approach to instruction.

• Adhered to and promoted university standards for academic achievement and community enrichment.

• Provided student feedback regarding areas in need of improvement and provided additional learning resources.

STOROpack

Cincinnati, OH

Quality Manager

2016 - 2019

• Regulated and established the quality standards for film packaging material.

• Spearheaded continuous improvement projects to help make production efforts more profitable.

• Instituted SOP's, work instructions and training materials in accordance with ISO 9001:2015.

• Oversaw the team of quality technicians which served to help monitor plant quality across all levels.

• Drove a tremendous a cultural change rooted in Quality and Safety.

• Scaled down the over scrap percentage by 74%.

• Boosted rolled through put yield by 66%.

• Commanded a major improvement project which transformed the operations and developed a product to meet our 1# customer’s needs.

• Saved over $35 Million in business and retained over 100 employees at risk for lay off.

Magnum Piering

Cincinnati, OH

Quality Manager

2015 - 2016

• Articulated and enforced the company's quality procedures, standards, and specifications.

• Studied all customer requirements and ensured they were met.

• Partnered with purchasing staff to establish quality requirements from external suppliers.

• Introduced new standards for quality as well as health and safety.

• Governed a team of inspectors ensuring all goals were hit.

• Supplied coaching and training to team members.

• Pioneered a strategy for Quality Systems and Product Development.

• Performed yearly, quarterly, and monthly quality meetings.

• Conducted DOE and SPC studies.

• Guaranteed that all manufacturing and production processes meet international and national standards.

• Pinpointed ways to reduce waste and increase efficiency.

• Systematically defined quality procedures in conjunction with operating staff.

• Achieved ISO, ICCSES and API Certification's for site with in a 3- month span.

• Upgraded the operation with lean principles modifying production standards and communication change to front line employees. B.A.S., Mechanical Engineering Technology

A.A.S., Mechanical Engineering Technology

CERTIFICATIONS

ASQ: Certified Six Sigma Black Belt 03/2017

ASQ: Certified Quality Manager/Organization Excellence 03/2017 ASQ: Certified Six Sigma Green Belt 06/2016

ASQ: Certified Quality Auditor 12/2016

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