Matthew Whitaker
Bristol,IN
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Morryde International and Superior Manufacturing, enhancing productivity through process improvements and robotic programming. Skilled in metal fabrication and effective communication, I excel in optimizing operations and mentoring teams to exceed KPIs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Automation Supervisor
Morryde International
08.2021 - Current
- Maintained detailed documentation on all aspects of the automation process including operational procedures, system specifications, and project progress reports.
- Optimized overall productivity by training and mentoring staff on automation technologies and best practices.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously including laser automation and sorting processes along with Kuka robotic cell designs on press brakes for increasing productivity.
Plant Manager
Superior Manufacturing
01.2016 - 08.2021
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Managed metal fabrication facility from purchasing raw material through all internal resources including cutting processes, forming, machining, welding, powder coating, assembly, and shipping.
- Balanced labor needs with production schedules to optimize workforce utilization while maintaining output targets.
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
Process Engineer
Superior Manufacturing
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
- Managed all offline CNC programming from punch presses, lasers, press brakes, and robotic weld cells
- Designed fixturing for welding department and robotic welding for new product lines
- Evaluated new technologies and equipment upgrades to enhance overall process capabilities, ensuring market competitiveness.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Mechatronics Engineering
Surry Community College
Dobson, NC01-2018
Skills
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Training and mentoring
- Performance metrics monitoring
- Metal fabrication processes
- Robotic programming (Kuka, Fanuc, Cloos)
- Process improvement
- ISO 9001
- Data analysis
Certification
OSHA 10 - (OSHA)
Fanuc level 1 robot programming - (Fanuc)
Lathe Operations - (NIMS)
Mill Operations - (NIMS)
Timeline
Automation Supervisor
Morryde International
08.2021 - Current
Plant Manager
Superior Manufacturing
01.2016 - 08.2021
Process Engineer
Superior Manufacturing
01.2010 - 01.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Mechatronics Engineering
Surry Community College
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