Matthew Irby:
CLASS OF 1967
Washington High SchoolClass of 1967
Greenville, SC
Matthew's Story
Matthew Irby, Jr.
635 Mt. Vernon Lane, Duncan, SC 29334-8711
Retired professional with a variety of experience within the industrial sector.
Excellent interpersonal skills, along with the ability to organize and multitask.
Extensive experience in sales management, management training, manufacturing management, and quality management.
Education
Clemson University
Clemson, SC
Master of Science in Human Resources Development - August 1992
University of South Carolina Spartanburg
Spartanburg, SC
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies -December 1988
(Major - Behavioral Science & Management, achieved Dean’s list during the last semester)
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC
Associates Degree in Applied Science (Textile Management) -August 1972
** All Education requirements were completed while maintaining full time employment **
Summary of Qualifications
Quality Management:
Manager Quality Systems - North America Supply Chain Sealed Air Corporation)
Main focus - Manage/direct operations of NA Quality Systems information.
Provided guidance, and supported inter-company departments worldwide to provide function-critical information in a timely, reliable, and effective manner.
Participated in gathering and reporting Monthly on Global & NA Supply Chain “PPM (Parts Per Millon) Metrics.
Monthly Reporting on the Top Global SC and Non SC Credits, with Commentary (>$10K).
a. Gather month-end data from the 5 Global Quality Regions for completion of the Global KPI Deck for Monthly Global Senior Management Score Meeting.
b. Provide Monthly report, by Global Region, on Supply Chain Credits as % of Sales (PPM).
c.Provided Monthly credit adjustments for NA SC
d. Compiled Weekly Quality reports from the 5 Global Regions and issue a Weekly Global Quality Update.
e. Responsible for the Maintenance of the Global Quality Database (on a Weekly and Monthly basis).
Complex Quality Assurance Manager for Simpsonville Site (managed a $1.6 Million budget).
Main focus - pursued the challenge of making Sealed Air Corporation’s quality performance, at the Simpsonville location, a competitive advantage.
Responsible for leading and managing the Quality organization (total of approximately 52 employees) at Simpsonville, which includes the quality teams for three manufacturing plants (Bag Plant, Films Plant, and Laminate Plant) within the Simpsonville Complex.
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managing the Central Analytical Lab.
The immediate staff (direct reports) consisted of seven exempt management, and chemical engineers ,who directly supervised the remaining non-exempt personnel.
Past experience as a Cryovac Films Plant Quality Supervisor, - responsibilities included: management of the Films Plant Quality program, Lab functions and employees.
Resolving field quality issues with Cryovac customers and sales personnel, through customer field visits.
Sales Management:
Regional Sales Manager (Sealed Air Corporation – Bolingbrook, IL). Responsible for managing $38 million in sales, through company Sales Representatives and Local Distribution within a five state area.
Cryovac Territory Sales Rep./ Sales Trainer (Cleveland, OH)
Primary function - led territory sales effort at End-User locations, through local distribution (within a three state area).
Achieved “Winning Performer Status” in 1999 for outstanding sales growth.
Functioned as the Regional Sales trainer, and also assisted in the hiring of other Territory Sales Representatives.
Trained and coached new territory sales representatives.
Training Management:
• Management Trainer - Certified as a “Business Acumen II Facilitator, and a DDI Training Materials Facilitator, within Sealed Air Corporation.
• Past experience as a Cryovac Training Supervisor.
Production Management:
• Extensive experience in first-line management, which involved supervising and coordinating the activities of production/maintenance employees at Cryovac and the Textile Industry.
Employment Profile
Sealed Air Corporation/ Cryovac Division. **(Cryovac Division merged with Sealed Air Corporation April 1998)
Duncan, SC
2009 to 2016 - Manager Quality Systems - North America Supply Chain
2005 to 2009 – Simpsonville Complex Quality Assurance Manager
2002 to 2005 – Films Quality Manager
1999 to 2002 – Regional Sales Manager – SPD (Cryovac Film Sales)
1993 to 1999 - Territory Sales Manager - Cryovac Film Sales
Cryovac Division/W.R.Grace & Co. Conn.
Simpsonville, SC
1990 to 1993 - Films Plant Quality Supervisor
Cryovac Division/W.R.Grace & Co. Conn.
Simpsonville, SC
1987 to 1990 - Films Plant Training Supervisor
Cryovac Division/W.R.Grace & Co. Conn.
Simpsonville, SC
1976 to 1987 - Production Supervisor
Burlington Industries
Greenville, SC
1972 to 1976 - Production Supervisor
United States Air Force – Honorable Discharge (November 1970)
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