Kyle Matson Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Contract Manufacturing Senior Leadership | Trusted Advisor | Lean Transformation | Manufacturing Operational Excellence | Executive CoachingProven history of quickly and dramatically improving the bottom line with a P&L approach by reducing waste, increasing margins, and achieving operational excellence by utilizing Lean and Six Sigma, project management, technical problem solving, inspired leadership, and collaboration skills throughout the organization. Leading is about building trust and creating an environment that enables the team to achieve the ultimate aims and goals of the business. Experienced in: • Fractional Manufacturing/Operations Leadership• Development/Manufacturing Integration• Process Development• Product Transfer• Lean Transformation and Implementation• Project Management - Executive and Departmental• Electro-Mechanical Manufacturing • Plastics Manufacturing -Extrusion/Braiding/Molding • New Product Development• Low Volume/High Mix Manufacturing• Catheter Manufacturing • Contract Manufacturing • P&L Responsibility• Six Sigma Black Belt• Operational Excellence

New Hope, Mn, Us

● Achieved 50% increase in production output within 60 days. ● Dramatically improved customer service and on-time deliveries for top 6 customers.● Supply Chain/ERP implementation including cycle counts, PO management, and Kanbans. ● Introduced equipment specifications, calibrations, qualifications, and preventive maintenance.

New Hope, Mn, Us

● Full focus was on repairing a fractured relationship with top customer, including predictive planning for mix and quantities, on-time deliveries, project management, prototype execution. and customer service.

Austin, Tx, Us

Operations Lead for start-up IVD company (Ops/QMS/IT/Supply Chain)● Rapid QMS build out from ground up using Greenlight Guru cloud platform including Design Control, Development, Risk Management, NCR/CAPA, and Management Review.● Supply Chain/ERP implementation including material specs, receiving inspection, and suppliers. ● Deployed equipment specifications, calibrations, qualifications, and preventive maintenance.

Operational Excellence/Lean Management Consulting/Executive Coaching -Full-time/Fractional consultant, incorporating Operational Excellence and Lean Manufacturing Solutions for Medical Device, Manufacturing Start-Up, and Sales and Service Companies.

Deerfield, Illinois, Us

Responsible for meeting Value Stream budget, quality, EH&S, and delivery objectives. Lead and support continuous improvement efforts throughout the Value Stream and ensure compliance to procedures and regulations within manufacturing. Also responsible for Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain and developing capacity plans for the operation.● Successfully managed start-up operation through US launch and worldwide ramp-up. ● Increased Cycle Count Accuracy from 15 to 90% within 6-months.● Championed 86% reduction in non-value-added Device History Record sign-offs (15,480/week).● Introduced Lean Manufacturing Flow and techniques through new production layout.● Coordinated significant Kaizen events, including moderating cross-functional teams thru DMAIC. ● Instilled a culture of safety through the implementation of a Hazard Identification Program.

Operational Excellence/Lean Management Consulting/Executive Coaching -Full-time/Fractional consultant, incorporating Lean Manufacturing Solutions and Developing ISO13485 Quality Management System for Medical Device, Manufacturing Start-up, and Sales and Service Companies.● Achieved 30% increase in year-to-year output and revenue, through complete Lean revamp of manufacturing operation (production/engineering/logistics).● Increased average margin by 5-8 percent by fundamentally changing quoting process/approach.● Negotiated contract resulting in a $40K increase in monthly revenue without adding capital.● Transformation of archaic ISO13485 Quality Management System.

Deputy Director of Operations/Manager II - 2013 to 2015 Atherectomy Business Unit Lead-Prod Operations, Mfg/Process Eng, Planning, Shipping, Mach Shop● 2014 Bayer Leadership Excellence Award (1 of only 16 given worldwide). Received for successfully integrating acquired Atherectomy Business Unit into the Minneapolis Operation.● Utilized Lean/Six Sigma strategies as Executive Project Manager to achieve on-time/under budget launch of new product line. Included new Facilities Design and Implementation, ECA validation, Receiving Inspection, Warehouse/Shipping, and Production Machine Shop.●Achieved $800K savings by initiating, refining, and executing a new technology/product transfer plan mid-project to pull in the overall project timeline.●Exceeded yield, productivity, production, and continuous improvement KPI targets by effectively leading and managing engineering and production resources.●One of only 30 executive prospects chosen for Bayer's 2014 North American Mentorship Program, where I was paired with a senior executive for one-on-one coaching (the relationship continues).●Six Sigma Champion/Mentor for Black and Green Belt Candidates.Sr. Process Engineering Manager - 2004 to 2013Leader of Process Development, Mfg Support, Machining Operations, and CAD Group for entire site● Delivered Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement solutions to evolve from a development culture into a world-class manufacturing facility.● Achieved a 95% reduction in cycle time by championing a new proprietary production system.● Reduced Production Downtime from 1.92 to 0.8 Hours/Incident within an 18 month period.● Hired and developed more than 50% of our top-rated engineering talent per annual site rankings.● Awarded US Patent for innovative catheter tip design that is still preferred after 10 years.● Annual savings of over $500K/year by navigating through difficult Regulatory environment and driving the implementation of a new laser weld joint design.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Industrial Engineering

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Management And Entrepreneurship

Lean Manufacturing

Co-Active Coaching And Co-Active Leadership