Matthew
Norfolk
Summary
Quality-driven production leader with proven success in organizing workflows and coordinating resources to meet challenging goals. Industrious professional and resourceful problem-solver with persistent approach to tackling operational concerns. Good decision-making and team-building abilities with open and clear communication style.
Multi-talented professional knowledgeable about equipment operation, quality standards and safety hazards. Steps easily into any production position and works hands-on with team members in need of improvement. Versed in documentation, compliance and scheduling.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Supervisor
Hampton Farms
Franklin
03.2020 - Current
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires in order to increase productivity.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Resolved any conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
- Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to operate at peak levels and meet challenging demands.
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed by all personnel in the production area.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
- Performed minor equipment repairs to keep jobs on task and notified maintenance department of major machinery failures.
- Assisted with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions or operational problems as needed.
Aviation Structural Mechanic
United States Navy, USN
02.2000 - 02.2020
- Assisted in aircraft weight and balance calculations following structural modifications.
- Examined and adjusted protective guards, loose bolts and specified safety devices.
- Inspected, removed and replaced components of hydraulic systems and replaced gaskets and wipers in hydraulic components.
- Inspected aircraft structural components for stress damage and initiated repairs.
- Operated overhead cranes or forklifts to lift heavy objects during maintenance activities.
- Read blueprints and technical manuals for understanding the structure of an aircraft before repairing it.
- Utilized hand and power tools to detect and repair aircraft malfunctions and damages.
- Performed inspections and maintenance of aircraft components, including engines, wings, and landing gear.
- Fabricated, repaired, and installed aircraft structural assemblies.
- Performed corrosion control and applied protective coatings to aircraft structures.
- Removed damaged or worn out parts from airframes and replaced them with new ones.
- Updated maintenance and repair logs according to services performed and submitted reports to supervisors for review.
- Trained junior mechanics in aircraft structural maintenance techniques and safety protocols.
- Constructed jigs, fixtures, templates and other special tools required for aircraft repairs.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on aircraft fuselage, wings, and tails.
- Applied sealants and adhesives to ensure a secure fit between different components of an aircraft frame.
- Managed inventory of structural parts and materials, ensuring availability for scheduled maintenance.
- Operated ground support equipment for aircraft maintenance and repair tasks.
- Documented maintenance actions and repairs in aircraft logs and maintenance records.
- Performed daily postflight and preflight inspections.
- Utilized welding techniques for metal repairs on aircraft components.
- Ensured compliance with aviation safety standards and regulations.
- Supervised and completed flight line foreign object prevention walks.
- Replaced defective parts on aircraft frames using hand tools and power tools.
- Implemented emergency structural repairs in field conditions.
- Performed sheet metal work, including cutting, bending, and fastening to repair aircraft structures.
- Executed corrosion control and inspection duties with minimal supervision.
- Operated machinery such as shears, presses and brakes for fabricating sheet metal parts required for repairs.
- Interpreted and followed technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics for maintenance procedures.
- Ensured that safety regulations are followed at all times while performing repair or maintenance tasks.
- Maintained records related to inspection results, repairs done and spare parts used during maintenance activities.
- Applied sealants and adhesives in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Prepared metal parts of requisite measurements by way of fabrication, soldering stretching or shrinking.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Completed routine maintenance and repair.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
Hazardous Material Handler
United States Navy, USN
Kaneohe
04.2011 - 06.2013
- Identified unknown materials utilizing HazCat Kit.
- Maintained records of all hazardous materials handled, stored, and disposed of in accordance with safety protocols.
- Developed clean-up and removal strategy for each individual case based on materials in question and available resources.
- Inspected containers for any signs of leakage or contamination.
- Operated hose lines with extinguishing agents to assist firefighting operations.
- Organized storage areas for hazardous material handling operations to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Disposed of waste products generated from the handling of hazardous material according to established guidelines.
- Ensured that necessary personal protective equipment was worn by personnel when working with hazardous materials.
- Analyzed factors affecting emergency response operations and emergency hazard mitigation to develop safety prevention plan.
- Tracked chemical inventories and environmental sampling.
- Built structures to contain spills or hazardous areas prior to clean-up and removal.
- Identified potential hazards associated with the use of hazardous materials in order to prevent accidents or injuries.
- Reviewed safety data sheets related to the use, storage, disposal, and transportation of hazardous material before beginning work tasks.
- Managed inventory levels at storage facilities housing various types of dangerous chemicals.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations involving the release or spillage of toxic substances.
- Conducted regular inspections of containers used to store dangerous chemicals or other substances to ensure their integrity.
- Developed standard operating procedures for handling and disposing of hazardous materials safely and efficiently.
- Provided training on proper handling techniques for staff members working with hazardous materials.
- Quarantined chemicals and followed company guidelines, Environmental Protection Agency rules, Department of Transportation regulations and disposal site protocols.
- Complied with company policies, as well as federal and local requirements, to maintain team and public safety.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Skills
- Employee training
- Machine maintenance
- Production scheduling
- Quality assurance
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Team leadership
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Workplace efficiency
- Technical documentation
- Lean manufacturing
- Audit management
- Process improvement strategies
- Equipment operation
- Handle materials
- Inventory control
- Schedule management
- Line maintenance
- Health and safety compliance
- Workforce training
- Inventory management software
- Work area inspection
- Materials inspection
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Production and processing
- Communication skills
- Effective communication
- Machine operation
- Performance evaluations
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Excellent communication
- Manufacturing
- Project management
- Safety program enforcement
- Logistics management
- Quality assurance expertise
- Attention to detail
- Professionalism
- Multi-unit operations management
- Hiring and training
Certification
- Hazardous Material & Control Management
- Quality Assurance Representative
- Individual Material Readiness and Calibration Program Operations
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Hampton Farms
03.2020 - Current
Hazardous Material Handler
United States Navy, USN
04.2011 - 06.2013
Aviation Structural Mechanic
United States Navy, USN
02.2000 - 02.2020