Russell Gillett
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Production management professional knowledgeable about allocating resources, optimizing production and increasing output with hands-on and dedicated approach. Articulate and professional problem-solver with good relationship-building abilities. Proficient in planning and implementing innovative production strategies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dispatch Manager
Builders FirstSource
Salt Lake City, UT
06.2023 - Current
- Conferred with customers to address questions, problems and requests for service or equipment to allocate dispatch coverage during peak service times and during employee shortages.
- Reported to management operational activities and maintained current records.
- Motivated staff to deliver high-level dispatch support while successfully meeting departmental goals.
- Organized and coordinated dispatch training programs for new hires and refresher training programs for existing personnel to continuously promote company vision, values and culture.
Production Manager
Builders FirstSource
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2017 - 06.2023
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
Inventory Control Specialist
BMC West
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Completed physical inventory counts each month.
- Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers.
- Completed daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy of records.
- Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Used equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks to move inventory.
- Verified incoming products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate.
Safety Coordinator
BMC West
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Recommended changes to company culture to improve safety and meet changing demands.
- Conducted safety audits and investigated plant quality issues.
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Conducted investigations into incidents and reported on findings.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
Production Manager
Stock Building Supply
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes.
Door Assembler
Stock Building Supply
Salt Lake City, UT
03.2008 - 01.2012
- Aligned materials and merged parts to construct complex units.
- Monitored production to verify quality and completion of task in designated timeframes.
- Organized workstations to maximize productivity, reduce distractions and meet deadlines.
- Performed regular maintenance on production equipment to verify functionality and performance.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
Education
High School Diploma -
Taylorsville High School
Taylorsville, UT06.2000
Skills
- Assembly and Production
- Operations Management
- Quality Control Standards
- Equipment Operation
- Strong Leadership Abilities
- Knowledge of 5S Methodology
- Lean Manufacturing Processes
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Production Oversight
- Equipment Installation
- Fleet Dispatching
- Risk Management
Certification
Yellow belt in Lean principles and 5s
Timeline
Dispatch Manager
Builders FirstSource
06.2023 - Current
Production Manager
Builders FirstSource
01.2017 - 06.2023
Inventory Control Specialist
BMC West
01.2015 - 01.2017
Safety Coordinator
BMC West
01.2015 - 01.2017
Production Manager
Stock Building Supply
01.2012 - 01.2017
Door Assembler
Stock Building Supply
03.2008 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
Taylorsville High School