Matt Grilliot Email & Phone Number

Austin, TX, US

Zurich, CH

Matt Grilliot - Plant Manager and Operations LeaderPlant Management and Manufacturing Operations Leader, leveraging a distinguished and time-tested career implementing business solutions that optimize resources, and improve overall business operations.

Hanover, DE

• Continental is a Motor Vehicle Manufacturing company generating sales of $39.4 billion and currently employs 200,000 people in 57 countries. They develop pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and.
• Represented Continental Automotive in a legal capacity, overseeing two manufacturing facilities and managing the legal aspects of two offsite warehouses. Directed and orchestrated the strategic planning, execution, and.
• Developed cutting-edge electronic brake systems and control units for air suspension applications. Oversaw the manufacturing of essential valve block manifolds used in braking and air suspension systems.
• Supervised production of Tandem Master Cylinders (TMC) and Boosters for comprehensive four-corner braking solutions. Managed the production of advanced air supply systems that regulated air springs, car height, and.
• Successfully initiated and executed transformative strategies that led to remarkable growth, positioning the location as one of the largest manufacturing facilities in Mexico within the Continental Automotive group.

Hanover, DE

• Strategically planned and gained approval for investments to bolster the expansion of EBS (Electronic Brake Systems) and ESS (Electronic Suspension Systems) business across 16 production locations, with an annual CapEx.
• Led the Central Industrial Engineering (IE) organization, which encompassed 200 highly specialized engineers distributed across six global locations. This team was dedicated to meeting industrialization needs of the.
• Oversaw and provided leadership in the following critical areas: Prototype Process Development, In-house Coils Manufacturing, Injection Molding, ECU Manufacturing, Valve Block Machining, Rubber Vulcanization, Final.
• Headed a forward-thinking team committed to developing innovative processes and concepts aimed at enhancing manufacturing cost efficiency and product quality.
• Managed operations focused on New Product Launch and spearheaded key Continental Business System (CBS) initiatives. Collaborated closely with the Research and Development team to develop a robust industrialization.
• The CIE organization was instrumental in driving continuous performance and quality improvement initiatives within the production locations, aligning with the business unit's operational goals and key performance.

Hanover, DE

• Effectively directed and coordinated the daily operations of two Focus Factories, overseeing a unionized production workforce that achieved an impressive annual production of 10M units.
• Spearheaded cross-functional teams to drive waste reduction initiatives and successfully meet annual budget. Developed a comprehensive 5-year strategic plan for Plant Manila, aligning it with the CEP 26 strategic.
• Attained 1st place in the CEP Target Achievement for 2017 while significantly reducing manufacturing costs by 1.8%. Pioneered the implementation of a new logistics concept, resulting in the elimination of the external.
• Successfully led the implementation of the Manila Collaborative Robot Initiative, with 6 robots implemented in 2017 and an additional 12 in 2018. The initiative, including both hardware and software development, was.
• Achieved a remarkable 9.4% reduction in the cycle time of ER100 (Focus Factory VED) during the first half of 2017, resulting in the capacity to produce 32,000 units per line per week. Significantly improved the.

Hanover, DE

• Held responsibility for overseeing and managing 10 Surface Mount Device (SMD) lines and 4 final assembly lines, resulting in the annual production of 6 million Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs) and HVAC.
• Managed a diverse workforce within the focus factory, comprising 275 line associates and 75 indirect associates. Successfully introduced and implemented a new capacity model to proactively address the rapid growth in.
• Introduced the Bottleneck Chase method within the capacity model, resulting in a remarkable 20% increase in VW capacity without any additional investments. Additionally, introduced the "Turn vs. Burn" method that.
• Leveraged the aforementioned tools and methodologies to drive a notable 3% improvement in manufacturing costs. Gained extensive knowledge about Asian culture and mindset, which proved invaluable in building strong.

Hanover, DE

• Held accountable for meticulously managing plant capacity planning, resolving capacity constraints, and conducting thorough floor space analysis. Led the industrialization efforts for the integration of new equipment.
• Promoted and implemented Lean Concept Analysis (LCA) principles within both Front-End and Back-End production lines. Pioneered the "Right-Sized" Surface Mount Technology (SMT) line concept, with a strong emphasis on.

San Antonio, TX, US

Hanover, DE

Hanover, DE

B.S, Me

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