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Garrett Rist

Escondido, CA 92027 760-214-1164

garrettrist@hotmail.com

Key Skills

Quality Assurance Inventory Control/Management Process Improvement Lean Manufacturing

Management Team Building Forecasting Product Development Supply Chain Management

Mac and PC literate in Microsoft Office Great Plains SAP

Experience Production Supervisor October 2013 May 2015 Ernest Packaging Vista, CA

Worked as a supply chain expert between production and office staff coordinating production of various products including crates, pallets, foam, and fulfillment products

Managed production crew consisting of 16 employees

Project lead on numerous cost savings and process improvement projects

Assisted and strategized in purchases of raw materials to obtain competitive pricing

Monitored logistics of raw materials and finished goods

Collaborated with design expert and purchasing to obtain designs that offered customers the best packaging value and performance

Developed Kanban system with the use of min/max inventory levels

Designed quality control system through process audits and inspection reports for different product groups

Implemented safety program through job rotation and training resulting in zero accidents and increased employee morale

Initiated and maintained bill of material control system using Great Plains ERP software

Implemented automated assembly/receiving program for all wood products and raw materials

Assisted with marketing group to enhance company website

Reduced waste disposal bill by $12,000 annually through development of recycling program Group Manager February 2005 October 2013 Jeld-Wen Vista, CA

Effectively communicated with over 50 people on a daily basis

Managed multiple production lines consisting of up to 30 employees

Assisted on various marketing label techniques

Enhanced the use of Kanban methods throughout the plant

Assisted with implementation of new optimization process known as cut-ahead batches resulting in significant improvement in material yields

Helped reduce the accident rate by 43% through increased training and job rotation

Increased quality awareness using quality checks resulting in a 29% decrease in warranty claims

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Managed inauguration of paint finishing production line including confirming environmental/health regulations, construction of booth and IR room, and employee training

Manufacturing Associate Intern Summer 2004 Micron Technology Boise, ID

Demonstrated adaptability by changing work tasks daily

Operated manufacturing equipment and recommended improvements for efficiency

Education

California State University, Chico Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Emphasis: Production and Operations Management Deans List: Spring 2004