Matt E. Email & Phone Number

Fargo, North Dakota Area

Fargo, North Dakota Area

Executive leader with oversite of Manufacturing, Packaging, Logistics, three distribution centers and our Retail Store.Accomplishments:Currently rebranding and relocating the Retail Store.Established KPIs across all Operational functions and working with the team to build and maintain a continuous improvement culture.Lead or sponsored twenty Lean events including Kaizen and process mapping in two years.Negotiated freight contracts, property leases and capital equipment purchase agreements.Rebuilt the inventory allocation tool in Excel, improving DC order allocation by ~10%.

Fargo, North Dakota

Fargo, Nd

Accomplishments• Managed project to implement an MRP software package for all aspects of Manufacturing (2015 – 2016)• Oversaw the proposal, approval, design and implementation of a project to more than double the size and output of the Manufacturing Department (2015)• Built the operational piece of the Manufacturing Department pilot, including design and oversight of construction, selection and installation of machinery, as well as personnel selection and training (2011-2012)• Purchased, integrated, installed, and trained operators of the Packaging Department’s bottling lines (2012, 2011, two in 2005, 2001, and 1998)• Oversaw project to integrate metal detection into all bottling operations in the Packaging Department (2011)• Designed, oversaw construction, and moved four bottling lines to the Packaging Department’s new 25,000 square foot clean room (2009-2010)• Lead the team that designed, built, and programmed a six axis robotic work station to fill, seal, and box foil pouches of vitamins (2009)• Helped plan for and implement an addition to the building that included doubling the Packaging Department’s foot print (2005)• Lead the team that designed, built, and programmed a four axis robotic system that improved bottling line capacity while reducing operator repetitive motion (2005)Responsibilities• Short and long term personnel, production, and capacity planning for the Packaging and Manufacturing Departments• Ensure that quality control standards, NSF, and cGMP procedures are followed• Oversee all aspects of employment including recruitment, training, review, and discipline. Create an environment conducive to the achievement of company goals• Research, recommend, and implement automation and other capital investment projects with the goal of continuous process improvement• Create and oversee the annual operating budget for both departments

Fargo, Nd

Business Administration

Education record

Tablets & Capsules Hands-On Short Course Lecture and Labs including: • Product formulation, particle engineering and excipient.