Matt Rohr

About Matt Rohr

Continuous Improvement Manager with 13+ years driving operational excellence in logistics and supply chain. Delivered $1M+ in annual cost savings through lean manufacturing, process optimization, and labor management systems across warehouse and distribution networks.Proven track record of reducing costs and improving efficiency in high-volume operations. At ASSA ABLOY, exceeded annual savings targets through strategic process improvements in 1MM sq ft distribution center. At Excelligence, delivered $800K in productivity gains and cut customer returns by 50%. Built and deployed labor management systems across 25+ distribution centers at AmerisourceBergen.Core expertise: Lean Six Sigma methodologies, engineered labor standards, warehouse operations optimization, quality assurance, capital project management, and data analytics. Skilled at leading cross-functional teams through complex improvement initiatives and building organizational capability in continuous improvement practices.Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certified. MBA from Emporia State University. BS in Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering from Kansas State University.Currently seeking director-level operations or continuous improvement roles where I can scale lean methodologies and drive enterprise-wide cost reduction initiatives.

Experience

1. Continuous Improvement & Quality Assurance Operations Manager

   ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas

   Oct 2023 — Present · Edgerton, KS, US

   Exceeded $1M annual cost savings target each year through strategic process improvements and targeted capital investments in 1MM sq ft distribution center. Expanded role in September 2024 to include Quality Assurance department oversight, managing team responsible for product audits, inspections, and rework operations.Reduced distribution costs through combination of no-capital process optimizations and small capital projects, consistently surpassing savings goals while maintaining operational efficiency.Integrated QA operations into continuous improvement framework, improving customer experience and reducing product loss from mechanical defects through systematic auditing and rework protocols.Lead cross-functional teams to identify and execute improvement opportunities across warehouse operations, quality control, and distribution processes.

Education

• Kansas State University

  B.S., Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering

  2006 — 2010

• Emporia State University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

Skills

• Industrial Engineering
• Operational Excellence
• Quality Assurance
• Logistics
• Training
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Supply Chain
• Operations Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Quality Control
• Root Cause Analysis
• Engineering
• Process Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing
• Access
• 5s
• Kaizen
• Manufacturing
• Microsoft Excel
• Business Process Improvement
• Excel
• Databases
• Warehouse Management
• Analysis
• Six Sigma
• Supply Chain Management