Richard Belk
Caledonia,WI
Summary
Results-driven Manufacturing Professional with expertise in optimizing production processes and ensuring high-quality output. Proficient in Lean Manufacturing, workflow optimization, and quality assurance. Proven ability to enhance productivity while maintaining safety protocols and adapting to evolving industry demands.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
CarlisleIT
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Ensured safety and quality standards compliance in daily production operations.
- Optimized production efficiency by coordinating workflows and schedules effectively.
- Enhanced team performance through training new staff on equipment and safety protocols.
- Managed supply chain logistics to ensure timely availability of materials.
- Identified process improvement opportunities through regular inspections of production processes.
- Set clear production quality standards and prioritized tasks for better outcomes.
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
CarlisleIT
05.2018 - 06.2021
- Reduced waste and increased productivity through effective process improvements.
- Created training materials to enhance team learning and skill development.
- Collaborated across teams to resolve operational issues and streamline workflows.
- Maintained productivity goals by resolving issues quickly and effectively.
- Minimized equipment downtime through proactive maintenance and timely troubleshooting.
- Implemented corrective actions with quality control to improve processes and products.
Manufacturing Supervisor
Technical Cable Applications
03.2008 - 03.2018
- Ensured safe operations by maintaining strict adherence to quality standards.
- Optimized resource allocation by effectively coordinating production schedules.
- Enhanced equipment operation efficiency by training staff on best practices.
- Increased productivity through implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
- Streamlined operations by facilitating effective cross-departmental communication.
- Assigned personnel to daily tasks, successfully completing production plans.
Education
No Degree - Human Resources
Pierce College
Puyallup WA02-2008
Skills
- Manufacturing processes
- Operations management
- Kaizen principles
- Machine operation
- 5S methodology
- Productivity improvement
- Waste reduction
- ISO standards
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 20 plus technicians, in the development of Aerospace Harness design and assembly with protective Hardened plastic over molding.
- Supervised Team of 8 Chemical operators to operate Laboratory for plastic operations. Overmolding Electronics for use in Outer space Defense and Aerospace applications.
Certification
IPC-A-620 Certified for 20+ years (expired)
IPC-A-610 Certified for 2 years
IPC J-STD Certified fot 20+ years
Certified IPC J-STD 001 Space Addendum Certified 5 years (expired)
Timeline
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
CarlisleIT
07.2021 - 07.2023
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
CarlisleIT
05.2018 - 06.2021
Manufacturing Supervisor
Technical Cable Applications
03.2008 - 03.2018
No Degree - Human Resources
Pierce College