Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
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Boating in the San Juan Island, and volunteer as Commadore for our local Yacht club.s
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Richard Beck

Ferndale,WA

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Janicki Industries, adept in cost reduction strategies, achieving a 12% decrease in putty use, and enhancing team motivation. Skilled in health and safety compliance and production planning, I excel in driving quality improvements and operational efficiency across diverse manufacturing environments.

Team-oriented Cell Leader with 19 years of comprehensive experience managing 27 person team involved in production processes. Polished in assessing risks, conducting performance evaluations and training and mentoring new employees. Committed to consistently meeting quality standards and objectives within budgets and health and safety regulations.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Cell Manager

Janicki Industires
03.2023 - 11.2024
  • Took part in or led safety meetings and monitored compliance with gear requirements and best practices for HSE best practices
  • Read and interpreted work order, technical documentation and production orders. Called email Engineers to confirm directions provided in work orders
  • Ordered parts and materials from purchasing team
  • Reduced putty use of 12 % in one year to reduce labor costs
  • Inspected materials, products or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
  • Recommended and implemented motivational techniques to improve production methods, equipment performance and product quality.
  • Investigated, reported and made minor repairs to faulty equipment and products.

Production Manager

Walflor/Fruedenberg Industries
09.2019 - 03.2023
  • 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.
  • Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
  • Devised and administered cost control initiatives saving, and reducing labor 15%.

Production Manager

Silfab Solar
09.2017 - 06.2019
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
  • Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste. Reduced rework by 15 % the first 6 months.
  • Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel. Employees improved comprehension when job descriptions were clearly defined during hiring and training period the first 2 weeks.
  • Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management.
  • Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
  • Utilized data analysis tools to identify and resolve production issues.

Supervisor

Cascade Dafo
09.2015 - 09.2017
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Kaizen and lean training my first 2 months on the job to watch for improvements and waste on the production lines.

Lab Technian /Supervisor of Factory Operations

North West Podiatric Labratory
10.1986 - 05.2015
  • Led productive, motivated and loyal manufacturing team and generated factory-wide customer focus and pride in workmanship.
  • Conducted research, market analysis, cross-referencing and testing and made independent judgments in applying guidelines for factory operation.
  • Kept abreast of current environmental requirements of state and federal environmental protection agencies and mobilized safe and responsible workplace.
  • Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
  • Communicated factory operational needs, objectives and performance standards with senior management and earned full upper management support.

Education

No Degree - Construction Project Management

Trinity
Bellingham
03-2015

High School Diploma -

Fernale High School
Ferndale, WA
06-1986

Skills

  • Employee training
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Team management
  • Team motivation
  • More than 19 years in task delegation
  • Production planning

Certification

OHSA-30 hours

Interests

Boating with my wife and friends in the San Juan Islands

Gardening with my wife in our back yard

Off road motorcycle riding in the spring and fall

Operating heavy equipment for myself and neighbors when needed

Doing site work in my yard and helping friends with driveway renovation and beach repairs

Assisted my brother building our beach house in 2013-2014

Timeline

Cell Manager

Janicki Industires
03.2023 - 11.2024

Production Manager

Walflor/Fruedenberg Industries
09.2019 - 03.2023

Production Manager

Silfab Solar
09.2017 - 06.2019

Supervisor

Cascade Dafo
09.2015 - 09.2017

Lab Technian /Supervisor of Factory Operations

North West Podiatric Labratory
10.1986 - 05.2015

No Degree - Construction Project Management

Trinity

High School Diploma -

Fernale High School

Boating in the San Juan Island, and volunteer as Commadore for our local Yacht club.s

I enjoy boating with my wife and friends out in the San Juan Islands during the summer months. Planning summer boating trips with the Bellingham yacht club and Sandy Point yacht club.

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