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Richard Beck
Middle Mangement
Ferndale,WA.
Summary
Proven leader at Janicki Industries Inc., adept in health and safety compliance and excelling in problem-solving abilities. Spearheaded Lean Manufacturing initiatives, enhancing cell production efficiency and achieving notable on-time delivery rates. Fostered a safety-first culture, driving team motivation and operational improvements.
Overview
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Janicki Industries Inc.
Cell Manager/supervisor
04.2023 - 11.2024
Job overview
- Troubleshot technical issues during cell production processes, resolving problems quickly to minimize disruptions in workflow.
- Promoted a safety-first culture within the team by providing ongoing training on best practices and enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines.
- Implemented Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce lead times and increase overall productivity.
- Achieved consistent on-time delivery rates by effectively managing production schedules and prioritizing tasks.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance activities on equipment, minimizing downtime due to unexpected breakdowns or repairs.
- Enhanced cell production efficiency by implementing process improvements and streamlining workflows.
Walflor IndustriesBurlington, Washington
Prouction supervisor
09.2019 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Silfab / Itek solar Bellingham, Washington
Production Manager
09.2017 - 06.2019
Job overview
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
Cascade Dafoferndale, Washington
Prouction supervisor
09.2015 - 09.2017
Job overview
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Enhanced production line efficiency, introducing automation tools where appropriate.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Resolved production bottlenecks swiftly, applying problem-solving skills to maintain smooth operations.
Northwest Podiatric labBlaine, Washington
Prouction supervisor
10.1986 - 04.2015
Job overview
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Collaborated with R&D to pilot new products, seamlessly integrating innovations into production lines.
- Increased team morale and productivity by fostering inclusive and supportive work environment.
- Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production, and shipping.
- Conducted performance reviews, identifying areas for development and providing constructive feedback.
Education
Ferndale High SchoolFerndale, WA
High School Diploma
06-1984
Skills
- Health and safety compliance
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Waste elimination
- Team motivation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Expectation setting
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 27 staff member,and 3 shifts via team meetings verbal and written expectations.
- Collaborated with a team of 3 in the development of Putty reduction on delta patterns. With Product engineer I helped facilitate a 12 percent reductuction in putty use over 6 months time.
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Timeline
Cell Manager/supervisor
Janicki Industries Inc.
04.2023 - 11.2024
Prouction supervisor
Walflor Industries
09.2019 - 03.2023
Production Manager
Silfab / Itek solar
09.2017 - 06.2019
Prouction supervisor
Cascade Dafo
09.2015 - 09.2017
Prouction supervisor
Northwest Podiatric lab
10.1986 - 04.2015
Ferndale High School
High School Diploma
1 year with lowest safety incidents.
Fork lifts: Implemented safety vests and jackets while using forklifts. Use of Flags and spotters on all double forklift moves. Use of lights on flags for early and late day moves with spotters.
Installed lift tables to move 40 ft TJI lumber instead of humans lifting where applicable.
Floor power equipment: Install non skid tape in front of the chop saws, and the table saws.
Power cords: Remove cords from the floor and moved them to the ceiling on retractable reels.
Dust evacuation filters on monthly cleaning PMs and yearly replacing of the bags inside Pms.
Hood installed on the silica barrel mixing stations, for dust collection
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