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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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