Richard Jones
Hillsboro
Summary
Dynamic Production Supervisor with a proven track record, excelling in quality control and continuous improvement. Expert in training and mentoring teams, optimizing processes, and enhancing productivity. Successfully managed diverse teams, fostering collaboration and achieving production targets while maintaining high safety standards. Committed to staff development and operational excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Entegris
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Managed team of 12 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Optimized workflow through effective resource allocation and scheduling adjustments.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Contributed to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and recommending appropriate solutions for implementation.
- Improved safety standards, conducting regular training sessions and updating safety protocols.
Production Supervisor
Analog Devices
06.2021 - 11.2023
- Managed team of 26 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Consistently met or exceeded production targets while maintaining strict quality standards, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly against established benchmarks for ongoing personnel development.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
- Collaborated with management and engineering teams to develop and implement innovative strategies for maximizing production efficiency without compromising quality standards.
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
- Created an inclusive work culture that encouraged collaboration and open communication among staff members at all levels within the organization.
- Increased team morale and productivity by fostering inclusive and supportive work environment.
- Optimized labor allocation, matching skill sets with task requirements to improve output quality.
- Managed daily production schedules to meet challenging deadlines, adjusting workflows as necessary.
- Developed training programs for new hires, ensuring quick adaptation to production process.
- Conducted performance reviews, identifying areas for development and providing constructive feedback.
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
Shift Supervisor
ON Semiconductor
07.2015 - 06.2021
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained workplace safety by enforcing strict adherence to company policies and industry regulations.
- Resolved conflicts among team members diplomatically, promoting a harmonious work atmosphere conducive to collaboration.
- Reduced employee turnover rate by fostering a positive work environment and addressing staff concerns promptly.
- Continuously improved workplace processes and procedures, identifying areas for optimization and leading initiatives to implement necessary changes.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to help employees grow professionally.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
Maintenance Manager
Hood Packaging Corporation
11.2013 - 08.2015
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
- Increased overall equipment efficiency by conducting thorough assessments of machinery conditions and implementing necessary improvements.
- Led the successful completion of major facility upgrades projects while adhering to budget constraints and timelines.
- Reduced downtime by efficiently overseeing the maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
- Developed detailed maintenance budgets, effectively controlling expenses while ensuring optimal equipment performance.
- Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
- Managed a team of technicians, providing guidance and support for skill development and performance improvement.
- Collaborated with other departments to verify completion of maintenance tasks.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Implemented energy-efficient solutions to reduce operating costs and environmental impact.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Education
Manufacturing Engineering
Washington State University
Vancouver, WA01-2001
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Clark College
Vancouver, WA06-1992
Skills
- Quality control
- Continuous improvement
- Production management
- Training and mentoring
- Staff management
- Process improvement
- Schedule management
- Quality assurance
- Staff development
- 6S implementation
- Problem-solving
- Staff supervision
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Entegris
08.2024 - 05.2025
Production Supervisor
Analog Devices
06.2021 - 11.2023
Shift Supervisor
ON Semiconductor
07.2015 - 06.2021
Maintenance Manager
Hood Packaging Corporation
11.2013 - 08.2015
Manufacturing Engineering
Washington State University
Associate of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Clark College
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