Matt Burrell

Manufacturing Manager with over 20 years leading teams of tradesmen, machine operators, mechanical assemblers and indirect support staff. Experienced in process development and improvements, performance management, training and mentoring.

Production / Plant Manager - Pryor Metals - Ottawa, Ontario

(2004-01 - 2025-01)

Managed daily operations in a large multiple work center facility specializing in fabrication and value added assembly.

• Oversaw multiple shifts in production, scheduling, human resources and maintenance.
• Developed processes and procedures to improve productivity while maintaining quality and safe work practices.
• Conducted first and second level performance appraisals for direct and indirect reports.
• Reviewed Job order status and production details via ERP system developed by Epicor.
• Capacity planning based on current and future work center requirements.
• Developed and delivered training materials for process improvements and health and safety.
• Used KPIs to review for issues pertaining to products and low work center efficiencies to take corrective action.
• Certified health and safety management rep, Quality auditor and Laser safety officer.

Production Supervisor - JDS Uniphase - Nepean

(1997-01 - 2003-12)

• Led a team of 300+ operators over a three shift operation.
• Trained and Mentored new team members.
• Actively participated in weekly manufacturing meetings with engineering and planning.
• Interviewed indirect candidates.
• Reviewed production status using Oracles MRP functions.
• Used Kronos workforce for annual performance appraisals, staffing requisitions and timecard approvals/submission.

Automotive tech

Health and Safety Certification

Train the Trainer

Mechanical Blue Print Interpretation

Cultural Diversity and Harassment

Performance Management

Production Scheduling

Dealing with Difficult People

Laser Safety Officer