Administrative Operations Leader

MATTHEW HOWELL

Plant Manager Operations Manager Manufacturing Director Remote Support Logistics Analytics Sales

Customer support

Sparta, North Carolina 336-***-**** *************@*****.***

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Results-driven Manufacturing and Operations Leader with 20 years of progressive experience overseeing plant operations, production management, quality assurance, workforce development, logistics coordination, and remote working to implement lean manufacturing practices, as well as technical support. Proven record of scaling operations, implementing Lean Manufacturing principles, and driving sustainable business growth. Recognized for leading Tri-State Components through a period of rapid expansion that tripled production capacity, sales volume, and workforce size while achieving the highest quality ranking among 13 truss manufacturing facilities on the Eastern Seaboard. Certified TPI Inspector with expertise in operational excellence, continuous improvement, and team leadership. helping and implementing productive packaging and shipping methods.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Plant Operations Management • Lean Manufacturing • Continuous Improvement • Quality Assurance & Quality Control • Production Planning & Scheduling • Workforce Development • Strategic Leadership • KPI Management • Process Optimization • remote Shipping & Logistics Coordination • Inventory Management • remote support . Driven analytics remotely . Working remotely to ensure accurate procedures . Safety Compliance • Cost Reduction • Customer Satisfaction • MiTek Structure • MVP

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TRI-STATE COMPONENTS Plant Manager 2018–Present

Lead all manufacturing, quality, staffing, inventory, scheduling, shipping, and customer fulfillment operations.

Successfully increased production output, sales revenue, and workforce capacity by more than 300% within six years.

Implemented Lean Manufacturing practices that improved operational efficiency and reduced production bottlenecks.

Directed coordination between production and shipping departments to ensure accurate and on-time customer deliveries.

Built and developed high-performing teams capable of supporting significant company growth while maintaining quality standards.

Helped achieve the highest quality ranking among 13 truss manufacturing companies on the Eastern Seaboard. schedule trucking locally and working with brokers to deliver product to several different states.

Provided remote technical support using MiTek Structure and MVP software to assist customers, resolve design and production issues, and improve operational efficiency.

ATLANTIC BUILDING COMPONENTS Production Supervisor / Production Manager 2012–2018

Managed daily production operations, employee supervision, scheduling, and quality control initiatives.

Improved workflow efficiency through process improvements and workforce development.

Coordinated manufacturing schedules and shipping operations to meet customer requirements and production deadlines.

Maintained quality standards while supporting operational growth and productivity improvements.

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified TPI Inspector (Truss Plate Institute)

Forklift Certified

EDUCATION

Alleghany High School

High School Diploma 2004

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

20 Years of Manufacturing Leadership Experience

Tripled Production, Sales, and Workforce Capacity

Certified TPI Inspector

Highest Quality Ranking Among 13 Eastern Seaboard Truss Manufacturers

Proven Success in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement

Extensive Experience in Production, Quality, Logistics, and Team Development

References Available Upon Request

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