Benjamin R Garrett Jr
Hesperia,CA
Summary
Energetic leader promotes 27 years of industry experience with superior record of accomplishment. Ambitious and highly motivated Production Manager surpasses demanding objectives and achieves or exceeds set goals. Ambitious Production Manager with 27 years of experience in Production environments. Motivates employees to align performance with company objectives in fast-paced production environments. Superior competency in resource allocation, production scheduling and workflow management.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
President, CEO
Executive Class Transportation
Walnut, CA
12.2014 - Current
- Founded executive level transportation company providing Black Car service for Airport Transportation, Corporate Events, Weddings, Night out on town.
- Maintained effective staff and resource utilization rates to balance financial and operational obligations.
- Attended trade shows and client meetings, promoting company brand and building rapport with prospects and partners.
- Supported and supervised team of 10 Chauffeur professionals.
- Devised new promotional approaches to boost customer numbers and market penetration while enhancing engagement and driving growth.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Established criteria for make / buy decisions of equipment purchases (Vehicles and type).
- Created and established corporate culture for chauffeurs.
- Established manpower requirements for growth and expansion.
- Currently strategizing inventory downsizing to mitigate company risk.
Production Manager
THE BOEING COMPANY
El Segundo, CA
11.2004 - 12.2014
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
- Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.
- Addressed personnel issues and scheduling conflicts promptly.
- Directed key personnel in correct production techniques to achieve required quality.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Directed manufacturing process and procedures to achieve goal of first run capability.
- Implemented quality improvement changes to minimize product defect rates.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Applied lean practices to balance workflow and eliminate unnecessary steps.
- Implemented program changes to identify and quickly resolve root cause issues bottlenecking production levels.
- Revitalized operational structures and procedures to successfully control turnover and waste, enhance output and boost overall quality.
- Oversaw bin fulfillment services, manufacturing and case picking for supply chain orders with rapid turnaround for high-quality and fresh product delivery.
- Increased production by 20% and delivery times reduced.
- Reduced customer quality issues by 35% to hi bay program management teams.
Assembly Supervisor
THE BOEING COMPANY- Leader In The Aerospace Industry
Long Beach, CA
01.2000 - 11.2004
- Supervised 35 workers and coordinated daily work activities.
- Checked production goods and reported deficiencies.
- Reported machine and equipment malfunctions.
- Worked directly with QA personnel to identify and correct defects.
- Filed all documentation correctly and efficiently.
- Trained 20 assemblers and provided adequate knowledge about final assembly processes.
- Assigned and oversaw daily production schedules to 35 employees.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Coordinated project workflows for departments.
- Checked production goods and reported deficiencies
- Worked directly with QA personnel to identify and correct defects
- Filed all documentation correctly and efficiently
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels
- Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely
- Oversaw, coached and evaluated 35 final assembly employees
- Reported machine and equipment malfunctions
- Prepared monthly and yearly reports for management
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue
- Built relationships with customers and managed accounts to drive revenue and profit
- Assigned and oversaw daily production schedules to 35 employees
- Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity
- Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments to subordinate managers
- Trained 15 assemblers and provided adequate knowledge about interiors processes.
Production Supervisor
McDonnell Douglas Aircraft
Long Beach, CA
11.1989 - 01.2000
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Utilized lean practices to balance workflow and alleviate redundancy.
- Implemented program changes to identify and quickly resolve root cause issues bottlenecking production levels.
- Monitored materials use to identify concerns and keep costs low.
- Collaborated across departments to establish project guidelines and create unique products to drive profitability.
- Reduced inventory and monthly team labor hours by strategically updating processes and reorganizing operational workflows.
- Utilized lean practices to balance workflow and alleviate redundancy
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures and unavoidable delays
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals
- Oversaw equipment modifications and upgrades
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents
- Collaborated across departments to establish project guidelines and create unique products to drive profitability
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered
- Monitored materials use to identify concerns and keep costs low
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies and organizing manpower
- Reduced obstacles and variables to maintain production performance and meet deadlines
- Supervised work on bestselling, industry-leading products
- Boosted production throughput and quality by revamping procedures and monitoring strategies
- Implemented program changes to identify and quickly resolve root cause issues bottlenecking production levels
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets
Production Coordinator
McDonnell Douglas
Long Beach, CA
11.1987 - 11.1989
- Created and maintained schedules and provided internal support for manufacturing teams.
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
- Reviewed in-house stock to determine materials availability for production jobs.
- Created production schedules to forecast inventory for future supply and demand fluctuations and prevented material shortages and production downtime.
- Successfully identified discrepancies and recommended changes to inventory to increase profits.
- Successfully identified discrepancies and recommended changes to inventory to increase profits
- Created and maintained schedules and provided internal support for manufacturing teams
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances
- Requisitioned materials to restock inventory and obtain goods for raw wire materials for production
- Coordinated cost effective preproduction by coordinating with manufacturing and engineering departments
- Compiled reports of performance data to collaborate with production leaders in implementing new procedures resulting in 20% efficiency improvements
- Coordinated and supervised assembly work for couplers and rolling assembly crews
- Checked prices and calculated totals for accurate invoice processing
- Compiled reports of performance data to collaborate with production leaders in implementing new procedures resulting in 15% efficiency improvements
- Requisitioned materials to restock inventory and obtain goods for raw materials harness production
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Diamond Bar, CA09.2005
Skills
- Processing Operations Review
- Microsoft Office
- Production Schedule Review
- Project Management
- Staffing Requirement Determination
- Quality Standards
- Product Standards Establishment
- Staff Collaboration
Timeline
President, CEO
Executive Class Transportation
12.2014 - Current
Production Manager
THE BOEING COMPANY
11.2004 - 12.2014
Assembly Supervisor
THE BOEING COMPANY- Leader In The Aerospace Industry
01.2000 - 11.2004
Production Supervisor
McDonnell Douglas Aircraft
11.1989 - 01.2000
Production Coordinator
McDonnell Douglas
11.1987 - 11.1989
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
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