Jason D. Gietzen
Wichita,Kansas
Summary
Accomplished Division Manager with a proven track record at R.D. Henry & Co., adept in operations management and continuous improvement methodologies and making the tough call when needed. Excelled in maintaining high-quality standards and operational efficiency, producing up to 1,200 cabinets weekly. Skilled in multiple computer systems, team development, demonstrating significant performance improvements and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Division Manager
R.D. Henry & Co.
Wichita, KS
02.2018 - Current
- Oversee all operations of six functional areas from finish to shipping, producing up to 1,200 cabinets per week while maintaining a 6.22 MHPU or less.
- Maintain all finishing processes to maintain the highest quality product.
- Processes include color formulation and approval to a
- Manage materials, internal audits, distillation, and shipping of hazardous waste and materials, ensuring KDHE and OSHA requirements are met.
- Management of all incoming, usage, recycling, and disposal of large generator hazardous waste.
- Perform all interviews, hiring, discipline, termination, and payroll.
- Continuous improvements and SOP implementation.
- Report directly to the plant manager.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures within the division.
- Facilitated communication between all levels of management throughout the division.
- Promoted improvements to cost-controls, quality assurance and waste reduction.
Front Line Manager (FLM)
Spirit AeroSystems
Wichita, KS
04.2013 - 02.2018
- Earned the opportunity to become a Heavy Structure FLM, supporting inspection operations on all sections of the 737 fuselage assembly, and corrosion prevention.
- This is to include having the willingness to hold the product until it is compliant with engineering specifications.
- Participant in multiple RCCA events, customer, and FAA audits.
- Maintained documentation following a major RCCA event.
- Certification maintenance for the inspection team and their tools.
- Specialize in sprayed finish processes.
- Coordinate work between three shifts.
- Support AS9100 and customer audit preparedness.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
- Worked closely with other departments within the organization to coordinate activities related to front line operations.
Master Finisher
Refined Finishes
Wichita, KS
11.2002 - 04.2013
- On-site production of all phases of the finishing processes in a safe and efficient manner.
- Daily customer and designer communication to ensure all specific aesthetic desires are met.
- Create and produce all finishes matching a customer and designer standard.
- Utilize all Safety Coordinator experiences to ensure all personal protective equipment is in proper use and documentation.
Production Team Lead, Forman, Supervisor & Finish Specialist
Goodrich Cabin Systems - Formally Precision Pattern Inc & PCI
Wichita, KS
10.1997 - 11.2012
- Primary responsibility was to satisfy the production schedule and customer requirements in a safe and efficient manner.
- Supervise, train, and inspect all items produced in the Cabinet Assembly, Final Assembly, Upholstery, Paint, Prep, Touch Up, Toning, Buffing, and Final Detail in the Wichita facility.
- Produced high-end aircraft furniture for the Cessna Mustang, Citation 750, 680, 525, and Piper airplanes.
- While in the Yoder, KS facility, maintain all respiratory protection training and documentation, and oversee all Tool Prep, Gel Coat, Wet Lamination, Prep, Paint, and Final Assembly of the Kawasaki rail car interior production areas.
- Completed all performance reviews, hiring, and discipline, to include termination as needed.
Education
Art History, Fine Arts
Wichita State University
EMT Certification -
Cowley County Community College
Continuous Improvement, Management leadership training courses
Dupont STOP - The Safety Training Observation Program
Forklift license -
Bloodborne pathogens, CPR certification
HAZARDOUS WASTE DOT & 49 CFR certification -
Skills
- SAP, Glovia, ADP, and PayChex Payroll Services
- DOT & 49 CFR HAZWASTE Certification
- Blueprint reading
- Certified measuring devices
- Finish applications
- Product Troubleshooting and Repair
- Continuous Improvement Methodologies
- Operations planning and management
- Performance improvement
- Staff training and development
Technicalqualifications
- SAP
- Glovia
- ADP Payroll Services
- DOT & 49 CFR certification for HAZWASTE Management for a Large Waste Generator
- Blueprint reading
- Strong use of & managing certified measuring devices for sheet metal & applied finishes
- Specialize in many finish applications, troubleshooting and repair
- Special focus to Lean Manufacturing and Process Improvements
Affiliations
- Proud parent with one son who is a college graduate and my daughter who will attend college in the spring.
- Previous assistant and head soccer coach for a Futsal team.
- Earned the opportunity to be the primary touch up & finish person on Air Force One during the George Bush Presidency.
Timeline
Division Manager
R.D. Henry & Co.
02.2018 - Current
Front Line Manager (FLM)
Spirit AeroSystems
04.2013 - 02.2018
Master Finisher
Refined Finishes
11.2002 - 04.2013
Production Team Lead, Forman, Supervisor & Finish Specialist
Goodrich Cabin Systems - Formally Precision Pattern Inc & PCI
10.1997 - 11.2012
Art History, Fine Arts
Wichita State University
EMT Certification -
Cowley County Community College
Continuous Improvement, Management leadership training courses
Dupont STOP - The Safety Training Observation Program
Forklift license -
Bloodborne pathogens, CPR certification
HAZARDOUS WASTE DOT & 49 CFR certification -
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