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Trent Griffith

Azalea,Or.

Summary

I am an innovative operational leader who utilizes experience and creativity to accomplish business objectives. Major strengths include: an ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels. A collaborative approach to problem solving. Personal accountability for projects and functional responsibilities.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Manager

Celestica
07.2019 - 05.2023
  • Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
  • Managed team of skilled technicians. Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals. Departments include Welding & Finishing, Powder coating, Assembly, Quality.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
  • Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
  • Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.

Supplier Development Engineer

Celestica International
08.2011 - 07.2019
  • Celestica Fabrication Lead. Sheet metal & structural weldments supporting the semiconductor industry.
  • Develop and manage domestic and global suppliers in the Build-to-Print commodity space including Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication, Welding, Machining, Painting, & Plating. (US, Canada, China, and Malaysia).
  • Internal Objectives: Develop Celestica fabrication facilities that feeds/supports the greater Celestica contact manufacturing business in the region. Johor Bahru, Malaysia. (Welding & Powder-coating).
  • Improved team productivity by providing technical guidance and mentoring junior engineers.
  • External Objectives: Develop and local suppliers to support the needs of the Celestica organization. I established a strong working relationships with the suppliers through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
  • Maintained product quality and on-time delivery. Preform supplier process and operational audits. Recommending lean principles to enhance efficiency and reduce waste. All for the purpose of saving the supplier and ultimately Celestica money.

Welding Team Leader

PCC Structurals
10.2006 - 07.2011
  • Managed the labor and product flow of a aerospace titanium welding department. (Large Castings, Dept. 863, 861).
  • Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
  • Maintain a consistent production flow from the up-stream supplier to the downstream customer.
  • Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
  • I was also a certified welder for Procession Cast Parts Corporation.

Lead Welder/Fabricator

Synectics Solutions
02.2001 - 08.2006
  • Production Fabrication for low volume, highly complex welded assemblies for Semiconductor Capital Equipment products. (Products for cleanroom environments)
  • Collaborate with internal engineering teams to develop fabrication techniques and specifications for tubular and sheet metal frame assemblies.
  • Maintained precise measurements for accurate fabrication by utilizing blueprints and drawings effectively.
  • Consistently met deadlines by efficiently managing workload and prioritizing tasks according to project requirements.
  • Hands-on experience with most aspects of metal fabrication including Vertical Milling, Turning, Forming, Welding, Grinding, and Powder Coating.

Production Welder/Fabricator

Huntair Inc.
02.1995 - 02.2001
  • Production welder, MIG welding applications.
  • Product: HVAC systems, Rooftop air handlers.
  • Continuous learning and development in the field. In 1997 I attended night classes at Portland Community College, Welding Technology course.
  • Growth: Technical knowledge of all aspects of welding. (Proficient TIG welder).
  • Expedited project completion timelines by carefully planning and executing welding tasks in a sequential order to minimize downtime.

Education

No Degree - Welding Technology

PPC, Portland Community College
Hillsboro, OR
1997

High School Diploma -

Tillamook High School
Tillamook, OR
06.1993

Skills

    Production Planning

    Operations Management

    Strong leadership abilities

    Staff Management

    Team Development

    Material Planning

    Continuous improvements

    Production Optimization

Timeline

Production Manager

Celestica
07.2019 - 05.2023

Supplier Development Engineer

Celestica International
08.2011 - 07.2019

Welding Team Leader

PCC Structurals
10.2006 - 07.2011

Lead Welder/Fabricator

Synectics Solutions
02.2001 - 08.2006

Production Welder/Fabricator

Huntair Inc.
02.1995 - 02.2001

No Degree - Welding Technology

PPC, Portland Community College

High School Diploma -

Tillamook High School

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