Garrett Foster
NORTHWEST HARDWOODS
Toutle,WA
1
Language
1
Certification
22
years of professional experience
Talented Production Supervisor experienced in Lumber manufacturing. Focused on quality of materials and finished products, as well as accomplishing challenging business objectives. Adaptable and responsive leader with decisive and detail-oriented mindset.
Work History
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
20 Years 3 Months- Oversee daily operations in Sander, Shipping, and Kiln Departments to ensure smooth workflow.
- Served as shipper for 10 years, gaining extensive knowledge of shipping processes both domestic and export.
- Boiler/Kiln operator.
- Extensive forklift experience for 15+ years.
- Monitored inventory levels, facilitating timely procurement of raw materials to meet production demands.
- Trained and mentored staff on efficient manufacturing processes and equipment usage.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align production goals with organizational objectives.
ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF
20 Years- Oversaw daily operations of fire department, ensuring readiness and compliance with safety protocols. Managed emergency response efforts, effectively mitigating situations to protect life and property.
- Served in stipend position
- Supervised emergency response operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and efficiency standards.
- Developed training programs for fire personnel, enhancing skills and knowledge in firefighting techniques and equipment use.
- Coordinated community outreach initiatives, promoting fire safety education and awareness among local residents.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Skills
Production oversight
Shipper for over 10 years-domestic and export.
Quality assurance
Process optimization
Production scheduling
Schedule coordination
Assembly operations
Material handling
Equipment operation
Safety compliance
Safety training
Effective leadership
Team management
Computers and Microsoft Office
Production goals
Production processing
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 24 staff members.
- Achieved production goals by completing scheduling and production with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- First aid CPR
Languages
English
Timeline
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
NORTHWEST HARDWOODS
05.2006 - CurrentRead More
ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF
COWLITZ COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT 3 (TOUTLE)
04.2004 - 04.2024Read More
TOUTLE LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
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