Robert Graham
Colville
Summary
Quality-driven production leader with proven success in organizing workflows and coordinating resources to meet challenging goals. Industrious professional and resourceful problem-solver with persistent approach to tackling operational concerns. Good decision-making and team-building abilities with open and clear communication style.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Lead
Vaagen Bros. Lumber
Colville
02.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily production operations ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Coordinated team schedules to meet production targets and deadlines.
- Trained new employees on equipment use and safety protocols.
Production Manager
Columbia Cedar
Kettle Falls
11.2020 - 02.2023
- Coordinated preventive maintenance on existing and new production equipment and performed routine calibration.
- Inspected production, quality control and maintenance reports to detect and address production problems.
- Increased plant safety by implementing proactive strategies and well-structured training.
Planer Production Supervisor
Columbia Cedar
KETTLE FALLS
03.2014 - 11.2020
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods and quality of products.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
Laborer
Columbia Cedar
KETTLE FALLS
03.2013 - 03.2014
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.
- Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins to keep warehouse organized.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Drafting Technology
ITT Technical Institute - Spokane Valley
Spokane, WASkills
- Production Oversight
- Process Planning
- Decision Making
- Budget Development
- Dedication to Product Quality
- Safety Management
- Workforce Training
- Continuous Improvement Processes
Timeline
Production Lead
Vaagen Bros. Lumber
02.2025 - Current
Production Manager
Columbia Cedar
11.2020 - 02.2023
Planer Production Supervisor
Columbia Cedar
03.2014 - 11.2020
Laborer
Columbia Cedar
03.2013 - 03.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Drafting Technology
ITT Technical Institute - Spokane Valley