Garrett Rist

Escondido, CA 92027
760-214-1164
garrettrist@hotmail.com

Key Skills
Quality Assurance Inventory Control/Management Process Improvement Lean Manufacturing
Management Team Building Forecasting Product Development Supply Chain Management
Mac and PC literate in Microsoft Office Great Plains SAP

Experience

Production Supervisor
October 2013 May 2015
Ernest Packaging
Vista, CA
Worked as a supply chain expert between production and office staff coordinating
production of various products including crates, pallets, foam, and fulfillment products
Managed production crew consisting of 16 employees
Project lead on numerous cost savings and process improvement projects
Assisted and strategized in purchases of raw materials to obtain competitive pricing
Monitored logistics of raw materials and finished goods
Collaborated with design expert and purchasing to obtain designs that offered customers the
best packaging value and performance
Developed Kanban system with the use of min/max inventory levels
Designed quality control system through process audits and inspection reports for different
product groups
Implemented safety program through job rotation and training resulting in zero accidents
and increased employee morale
Initiated and maintained bill of material control system using Great Plains ERP software
Implemented automated assembly/receiving program for all wood products and raw
materials
Assisted with marketing group to enhance company website
Reduced waste disposal bill by $12,000 annually through development of recycling program
Group Manager
February 2005 October 2013
Jeld-Wen
Vista, CA
Effectively communicated with over 50 people on a daily basis
Managed multiple production lines consisting of up to 30 employees
Assisted on various marketing label techniques
Enhanced the use of Kanban methods throughout the plant
Assisted with implementation of new optimization process known as cut-ahead batches
resulting in significant improvement in material yields
Helped reduce the accident rate by 43% through increased training and job rotation
Increased quality awareness using quality checks resulting in a 29% decrease in warranty
claims
1

Managed inauguration of paint finishing production line including confirming

environmental/health regulations, construction of booth and IR room, and employee
training

Manufacturing Associate Intern

Micron Technology

Summer 2004
Boise, ID

Demonstrated adaptability by changing work tasks daily

Operated manufacturing equipment and recommended improvements for efficiency

Education
California State University, Chico
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Emphasis: Production and Operations Management
Deans List: Spring 2004