Garrett Rist has worked as a supply chain expert between production and office staff coordinating production of various ...
Garrett Rist Escondido, CA 92027 760-214-1164
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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 1
Managed inauguration of paint finishing production line including confirming environmental/health regulations, construction of booth and IR room, and employee training
Manufacturing Associate Intern Micron Technology
Summer 2004 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 Dean’s List: Spring 2004
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