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Matt Ackerman

Barrie,Ontario

Summary

Experienced Plant Manager adept at improving output, maximizing quality and boosting employee satisfaction with a hands-on management style. Recognized as an effective business manager and motivational leader. Successful manufacturing management career spanning 15-plus years.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager

Rossiter Boats
02.2022 - Current
  • Implemented Lean Manufacturing principles, resulting in a 30% productivity increase and 63% YoY revenue growth
  • Spearheaded the tooling and fabrication for new windshield production across all models
  • Collaborated with health and safety representatives to develop safety policies for plant operations
  • Improved inventory management systems, significantly reducing costs of excess inventory
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and control expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.

Operations Manager

SCHOTT
11.2018 - 02.2022
  • Led Continuous Improvement initiatives, driving cultural change and facilitating process improvements
  • Managed a TPM program, achieving an 11% reduction in unscheduled downtime
  • Delivered $2.3 million in productivity and efficiency savings over two years through the successful implementation of lean manufacturing practices
  • Optimized supply chain operations through strategic vendor partnerships and efficient logistics planning.

Production Manager

Garaga inc.
09.2017 - 11.2018
  • Developed and implemented processes to maximize plant efficiency, product quality, throughput, and profitability
  • Encouraged employee teamwork and innovation, providing opportunities for constructive input and action on improvement ideas
  • Ensured strict adherence and compliance with all quality and regulatory requirements.
  • Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.

Owner

The UPS Store Canada
10.2007 - 08.2017
  • Trained staff to deliver outstanding customer service, translating into a strong store brand
  • Managed large volume print management, costing, production, design, and delivery.

Production Manager

Omron Automotive Electronics, Inc
01.2000 - 06.2007
  • Upheld and enforced a secure and tidy work environment, advocating for the 5S methodology
  • Orchestrated preventative maintenance for both existing and new production equipment, inclusive of regular calibration
  • Served as a management representative of the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC)
  • Provided mentorship, coaching, and training to over 200 team members
  • Conducted annual performance assessments of Supervisors and Team Leaders.

Production Supervisor

Canplas Industries Ltd
10.1998 - 12.1999
  • Operated all equipment throughout the manufacturing process for backfill
  • Supervised production schedules, ensuring quality and timely delivery
  • Diligently upheld safety and quality standards
  • Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates, and inventory levels to determine product availability
  • Managed product changes across 53 Injection moulding machines, overseeing a team of 65 subordinates and 10 support staff
  • Handled over 60 SKUs of various types of fittings and valves.

Assembly Team Leader

Honda Canada Inc.
06.1996 - 09.1998

Education

Electrical Fundamentals, Electrical and Electronics Engineering -

George Brown College
01.1995

Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General -

Nipissing University
01.1993

Skills

  • Lean Six Sigma
  • Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Financial Analysis
  • Quality Assurance
  • Maintenance Management
  • Contingency
  • Supervisory Skills
  • Manufacturing Operations
  • Operations Oversight
  • Supply Chain Management
  • P & L

Certification

  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Omron Automotive Electronics, Inc
  • JHSC Level 1 and Level 2, Industrial Safety Trainers Inc., 02/2019, 01/2024
  • Standard First Aid plus AED, St. John's Ambulance, 04/2023, 04/2026

Timeline

General Manager

Rossiter Boats
02.2022 - Current

Operations Manager

SCHOTT
11.2018 - 02.2022

Production Manager

Garaga inc.
09.2017 - 11.2018

Owner

The UPS Store Canada
10.2007 - 08.2017

Production Manager

Omron Automotive Electronics, Inc
01.2000 - 06.2007

Production Supervisor

Canplas Industries Ltd
10.1998 - 12.1999

Assembly Team Leader

Honda Canada Inc.
06.1996 - 09.1998

Electrical Fundamentals, Electrical and Electronics Engineering -

George Brown College

Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General -

Nipissing University

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