Matt Igtanloc
About Matt Igtanloc
Matt Igtanloc is the Senior Manager of Enterprise Excellence, US Manufacturing at Teleflex Incorporated in Maple Grove, Minnesota.
Current Role at Teleflex Incorporated
Matt Igtanloc currently holds the position of Senior Manager, Enterprise Excellence, US Manufacturing at Teleflex Incorporated. Based in Maple Grove, Minnesota, he is responsible for driving enterprise excellence across US manufacturing operations. His work focuses on standardizing practices and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, yield, and lead-time reduction.
Previous Experience at Vascular Solutions
Prior to his current role, Matt held multiple positions at Vascular Solutions, which is now a part of Teleflex. From 2018 to 2019, he served as Senior Manager - Continuous Improvement. Earlier, he was the Continuous Improvement Manager from 2016 to 2018. He also briefly worked as a Biologics PD Engineer III from 2015 to 2016. In these roles, he gained extensive experience in continuous improvement and project management.
Professional Background
Matt Igtanloc has a diverse work history that includes roles at several prominent companies. He worked at St. Jude Medical as Manufacturing Manager from 2013 to 2015. Before that, he was employed at BridgePoint Medical, Inc. as a Production Supervisor from 2011 to 2013. His earlier experience includes an eight-year tenure at ev3 as a Production Supervisor from 2003 to 2011, showcasing his long-term commitment to manufacturing and production excellence.
Educational Background
Matt Igtanloc holds a B.A.S. in Manufacturing Technology from the University of Minnesota, having studied from 2006 to 2009. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Minnesota, completing his studies in 2000. His educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in both technical and economic aspects of manufacturing.
Key Achievements
During 2019 and 2020, Matt delivered over $8 million in cost-saving projects focused on enhancing productivity, yield, and lead-time reduction. He developed online Continuous Improvement training modules during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure ongoing organizational learning. He also digitized data collection and reporting to eliminate waste and provide real-time plant performance metrics. Additionally, he created an interactive online learning center to transform employee perspectives on continuous improvement. He has standardized Enterprise Excellence practices across all US sites, implementing various methodologies including KPI Cascade, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Standard Work, Hour-By-Hour, Tiered Plant Management, 5S, Kaizen, Gemba, PDCA, and DMAIC Problem Solving.