Reid Matthews

About Reid Matthews

As an Operations Consultant at Oreka Advisors, I partner with visionary leaders of mid-sized organizations in manufacturing, industrial equipment, and B2B services who find themselves trapped in day-to-day operational challenges instead of focusing on growth and strategy.My passion lies in transforming operations for CEOs, Owners, and Founders who are tired of being the default problem-solver for everything in their business. I specialize in supply chain optimization, lean manufacturing implementation, operational excellence, and production efficiency for industrial businesses, empowering leaders to move from reactive crisis management to proactive business leadership. I work hands-on with your organization to create and optimize the systems, processes, and team capabilities so your business runs smoothly without your constant attention.Are you ready to step back into your rightful role as CEO of your industrial or manufacturing business?Here’s how- Schedule A Call- Get a customized assessment of your organization- Impact your company and community, and get your weekends back.Schedule your free consultation call today so you can stop working in your business and instead work on your business, putting you back in the role of CEO.

Experience

1. Director, Risk Management, Commercial Bank

   First Citizens Bank

   Jun 2025 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Leading a team of risk officers to provide operational risk oversight for ten Commercial Banking business units:• Oversight includes review and challenge of Risk & Control Self Assessment (RCSA), operational loss analysis, issues management, and key strategic programs.

Education

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  BME, Mechanical Engineering - Thermal Systems

• University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business

  MBA, Finance

Skills

• Quality Assurance
• Process Engineering
• Business Analysis
• Strategy
• Budgets
• Finance
• Process Improvement
• Banking
• Risk Management
• Management Consulting
• Management
• Project Execution
• Lean Manufacturing
• Financial Risk
• Project Planning
• Dmaic
• Pmo
• Operational Excellence
• Leadership
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Integration
• Project Portfolio Management
• Data Analysis
• Six Sigma
• Software Documentation
• Black Belt
• Process Design
• Quality Management
• Performance Management
• Financial Services
• Governance
• Business Process Improvement
• Product Development
• Analysis
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Change Management
• Portfolio Management
• Auditing
• Vendor Management