Ricky Smith
Houston,TX
Summary
Accomplished Fabrication Supervisor with expertise in managing fabrication teams and optimizing production processes. Specializes in safety compliance, efficiency improvements, and quality assurance. Drives team motivation, resolves issues, and enhances workflows to minimize waste and boost productivity.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabrication Supervisor
Daikin
Waller, Texas
07.2016 - 10.2026
- Supervised fabrication workflows across Daikin manufacturing operations
- Supervised a staff of 34 employees, over 3 zones which collectively operated 21 presses.
- Coordinated production schedules with planning, materials, maintenance teams to ensure timely workflow.
Oversaw operator quality, efficiency reports, downtime, production reports, key point indicators, and kaizen initiatives to enhance operational performance.
Enforced safety procedures on fabrication floor
Executed Phase Two responsibilities in dye setting operations as a dye setter and level 5 machine operator.
Education
Associate in Business - Business Administration
Panola Jr College
Carthage, TX 09.1982 - 05.1985
Haughton High School
Haughton, LASkills
- Fabrication scheduling
- Press operation
- Production reporting
- Quality inspection
- Safety Compliance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Inventory Coordination
- Problem Solving/Troubleshooting
- Time Management
- Deadline Management
- Leadership
- Team Supervision
- Effective Communication
- Decision Making
- Conflict Resolution
- Presentation coordination
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fabrication Supervisor
Daikin
07.2016 - 10.2026
Associate in Business - Business Administration
Panola Jr College
09.1982 - 05.1985
Haughton High School