john matera

virginia technician

About

Strong and diverse experience in various industries and functions including: Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Plant Management, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, and Project Management. Demonstrated history of cost reductions through sourcing initiatives and process improvements including a high automated “Greenfield” facility. Demonstrated ability to form, develop, and lead teams. Specialties: Operations Management, Plant Management, Purchasing, Sourcing, Supply Chain, New Process Development, applying 5S and lean principles, Project Management. Industries include GE Lighting, High Purity Semiconductor Materials, and Industrial Diamond.

Country

united states

City

grove city

Industry

management consulting

Skill

continuous improvement, supply chain, manufacturing, operations management, process improvement, six sigma, sourcing, purchasing, lean manufacturing, product development, plant management, materials, 5s, process engineering, start ups, supply chain management, r&d, project management, semiconductors, inventory management, management, engineering, leadership, logistics, strategy, supply management, strategic planning, team leadership, value stream mapping, manufacturing engineering, operational excellence, kaizen, cross functional team leadership, business process improvement

Experience

virginia technician

grove city ohio

operations manager

1978-1 - 1991-1 · 13 yrs 1 mo

P&L ledership for high intensity quartz lamps. Managed 4 supervisors, 3 engineers, and over 150 hourly. Implemented Theory of Constraint to smooth product flow. Consistenly beat financial and productivity goals.

director-advanced manufacturing engineering

diamond innovations, inc., u.s.a.

2007-11 - 2012-8 · 4 yrs 10 mos

Automation and equipment implementation for productivity improvements & new product manufacturing. Consistently turned in savings >4x salaries. Safety & lean principles always at forefront.

supply chain manager

tosoh smd

1999-1 - 2003-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Created first Purchasing Department for Tosoh, SMD. Recruited and mentored each member of the department. Implemented lean office principles. Annually saved about 10% of inventory, constantly increasing inventory turns as busines grew. Implemented pull system for suppliers. Negotiated purchase of an external business.

operations manager

tosoh smd

1991-1 - 1999-1 · 8 yrs 1 mo

Led P&L for manufacture of high purity semiconductor targets. Transitioned facility to a new location with no impact on customers. Grew business over 100% by implementing long term strategic plans. Consistently profitable.

operations manager

momentive

2005-1 - 2007-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Manager for semiconductor related quartz crucibles. Responsibilities for P&L, engineering, and production. Implemented 5S & lean principles. Safety always a priority.

operations manager

cabot corporation

2003-1 - 2005-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Designed, built, and operated a highly automated, world leadership Greenfield facility for producing high purity semiconductor targets. Responsible for operations, supply chain, safety, HR, and finance. Exceeded all metrics and expectations the first year in operation.

chief operating officer

ohio willow wood

2012-10 - Present · 14 yrs

Willow Wood is a leading manufacturer of prosthetic devices. They are a 100+ year old family owned business with the 4th generation now leading the company. My responsibilities include production, new and existing product development, research, intellectual property, and clinical operations.