Operations Team Manager and Continuous Improvement Leader

MATTHEW HOLLOMAN

*****************@*****.*** 615-***-**** Moncks Corner, SC 29461

SUMMARY

Dedicated and results-oriented professional with 17 years of experience in team leadership and management, seeking a Team Manager role. Proficient in fostering a collaborative work environment, driving team productivity, and achieving organizational goals. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills.

EDUCATION

Military Training

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Minor in Sociology South Carolina State University

January 1986 – July 1990

SKILLS

Root Cause Analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement Methods

Complex Problem Solving

Verbal and Written Communication

Conflict Resolution

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Project Management for Small Projects

EXPERIENCE

Senior Operations Process Manager Cummins Turbo Plant, SC June 2022 – Present

Managing the daily activities of multiple lines including managing team members, housekeeping, and meeting production targets.

Working cross-functionally to recommend and engage in improving safety, productivity, quality, and efficiency of operations.

Successfully managing multiple projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery within budget and customer expectations.

Coaching and mentoring team members: providing guidance, feedback, and discipline for team members aimed at accomplishing tasks and goals.

Leading daily team lead and trainer meetings and weekly all employee meetings to visualize production KPIs to teams.

Leading teams with a safety-first mentality to have 0 recordables and ensure all safety processes are completed timely.

Improved morale and training within teams leading to a 20% increase in production on average.

Supported in overall upfit and 5S of all team rooms to improve cleanliness, morale, and productivity amongst teams.

Casting Supervisor Sundaram Clayton, SC January 2020 – June 2022

Planned and managed resources to consistently meet production, quality, and cost goals, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

Identified and corrected performance and personnel issues proactively, resulting in a significant reduction in disruptions to business operations and enhanced team effectiveness.

Oversaw quality control processes, promptly identifying inconsistencies and malfunctions, and implementing corrective measures to maintain product quality standards.

Identified areas for operational improvement and efficiency enhancement, providing valuable insights to decision-makers for strategic planning and implementation.

Monitored employee productivity levels, offering personalized feedback, and coaching to optimize performance and foster professional development.

Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards, implementing necessary protocols and training initiatives to mitigate risks and ensure a safe working environment.

Established and enforced clear performance goals and expectations, fostering a collaborative work environment, and promoting accountability among team members.

Production Supervisor SAIC, Aerotek January 2017 – January 2020

Managed assembly activities and supervised staff to produce Amphibious Assault Vehicles, ensuring adherence to quality standards.

Oversaw the integration of a diverse range of electronic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components, assemblies, and sub-assemblies into the vehicles, maintaining compliance with engineering specifications and blueprints.

Provided leadership within cross-functional teams to ensure accurate assembly processes.

Proactively identified opportunities for employee growth and advancement, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and motivation within the team.

Assigned tasks to team members based on skill sets and monitored productivity, performance, and task completion to optimize efficiency and meet production targets.

Demonstrated a strong commitment to safety by maintaining exemplary housekeeping standards and adhering to stringent foreign object debris (FOD) protocols, contributing to a safe and hazard-free work environment.

Production Supervisor Terex AWP, SC January 2011 – January 2017

Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel, revising schedules, and establishing priorities.

Additional Responsibilities and Accomplishments:

Increased production on 2nd shift by 25% without increasing manpower.

Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.

50% influx in the number of team members crossed trained per department in 2011-2014

Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity, and revenue goals.

Improved FPY and Direct Run in Paint Department by 20%

Reduced incidental overtime by 20% on 2nd shift.

Production Supervisor Force Protection January 2007 – January 2011

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