David Witte
Manufacturing Manager
Lake Tapps,WA
Summary
Results-driven professional with a B.S. degree in Business Management and a Supply Chain Management Certification. Extensive experience in customer service, team management, auditing, problem-solving, project coordination, budgeting, and sales. Expertise lies in delivering exceptional customer outcomes and maximizing value. Proven track record in managing large teams and driving operational excellence. Developed expert team leadership, planning, and organizational skills. Able to equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and a results-driven approach. Consistently achieve success in career.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Senior Quality System Specialist
Boeing Company
11.2022 - 01.2025
- Spearheaded enhancements to the overall quality function and cultivated a culture of excellence within Fabrication Quality
- Orchestrated staff planning for 1400 employees, ensuring optimal resource allocation and future readiness
- Championed systematic problem-solving, process improvements, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
- Directed project activities, non-conformance reviews, data analysis, and new process implementations
- Delivered compelling weekly and monthly scorecards to senior leadership, driving strategic business decisions
Production Manager
Shasta Beverages
10.2020 - 09.2022
- Commanded a multi-shift, multilingual operation, overseeing production, quality, warehousing, and controls
- Elevated Machine Run Time efficiency by 40% within ten months through innovative training programs and operator retraining
- Cultivated a highly skilled workforce, leading performance measures and cross-training initiatives
- Achieved 99% on-time delivery by reducing spoilage, scrap, and waste through streamlined solutions with quality and maintenance teams
Commercial Estimating and Pricing Analyst
Boeing Company
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Crafted and evaluated business cases for technical solutions and capital investment decisions, impacting future cash flow and market competitiveness
- Collaborated with manufacturing leaders to enhance asset utilization and equipment effectiveness
- Implemented the LSDi Asset Utilization tool, improving machine performance data measurement
Sales/Operations Manager
Eagle Beverage and Accessory Products
03.2018 - 11.2018
- Directed comprehensive operations management, risk analysis, P&L, and budget responsibilities
- Engineered and executed strategic sales plans, managed employee performance, and ensured business efficiency
Roasting Production Supervisor
Keurig, Dr. Pepper
05.2011 - 03.2018
- Ensured exceptional quality control by managing production schedules and cross-functional training
- Spearheaded a 30% increase in ground bag production through a Kaizen initiative
- Enhanced safety awareness and organization, significantly reducing near misses and injuries
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Champlain College
Burlington, VTCertificate - Skills for Success, Communication, Conflict Resolution & Leadership
Dale Carnegie Training
Hauppauge, NYSkills
Customer Success
Team Leadership
Problem Solving
Project Management
Communication
Cross-functional Team Collaboration
Process Improvement
Continuous Improvement
Analytical Analysis
Root Cause Analysis
Data Analytics
Operations Management
Certification
Supply Chain Management Certificate, Champlain College, Date
Timeline
Senior Quality System Specialist
Boeing Company
11.2022 - 01.2025
Production Manager
Shasta Beverages
10.2020 - 09.2022
Commercial Estimating and Pricing Analyst
Boeing Company
03.2019 - 06.2020
Sales/Operations Manager
Eagle Beverage and Accessory Products
03.2018 - 11.2018
Roasting Production Supervisor
Keurig, Dr. Pepper
05.2011 - 03.2018
Certificate - Skills for Success, Communication, Conflict Resolution & Leadership
Dale Carnegie Training
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Champlain College