Don Griffith

Experience

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  Total Concepts inc

  Mar 2009 - Feb 2011

  Setup Lead Machinist

  • Setup and operated 10 HAAS work centers • Checked quaility measurments of all machined parts• Responsible for training all new employees• Scheduled all jobs across workcenters

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  Mainland Machine

  Feb 2011 - Sept 2014

  Production Manager

  • Ability to organize, manage, motivate and challenge all employees to exceed expectations • Enforced all company policies and procedures• Responsible for hiring and managing 40 plus employees• Scheduled all manufacturing jobs across 40 plus machining centers• Stood in for level 3 setup machinists when needed• Assisted Operations Manager with capital investments or new machining centers

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  FM Industries

  Jan 2014 - Feb 2017

  Swing Shift Manufacturing Manager

  • Managed all employee responsibilities, manload per department, and machinery requirements• Managed all manufacturing while working closely with shipping/receiving, maintenance,inventory, quality control and safety across the manufacturing site according to the established QMSprocedures• Identified inefficiencies and made necessary process improvements• Monitored employee productivity and optimized procedures to reduce cost• Analyzed internal reports to ensure production and staff schedules are aligned with production goals• Implemented Kaizen/CIP team training to increase productivity• Managed and educated all manufacturing personnel on 5s Show less

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  KNT Inc.,

  Aug 2015 - Jan 2017

  Director Of Operations

  • Oversaw all operational matters for a 137,000 SF. semiconductor facility• Monitored employee productivity and optimized procedures to reduce costs• Lead daily operations, providing direct oversight across all aspects of the manufacturing site• Managed and analyzed all daily scheduling with facility Project Planners• Managed all equipment and preventative maintenance schedules to reduce impact on production• Implemented Kanban scheduling system.• Managed all aspects in customer audits for (LAM Research, Matson and Applied Materials) Show less

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  Jabil

  Nov 2017 - Mar 2019

  Site Operations Manager

  • Excellent problem solving and interpersonal communication skills required to effectively interface with engineers, contractors, venders, corporate management and plant personnel• Demonstrated team management skills in areas of hiring, training, and performance evaluations in accordance with human resources policies and procedures • Organized and motivated employees by fostering a cooperative and accountable team atmosphere to successfully reach targeted goals and objectives• Supervised contractors, approved payment for services rendered and maintenance orders• Held monthly employee meetings to give information, take feedback and provide updated training• Managed response/rework team to LAM Tualatin Oregon on multiple occasions • Created Digital work instructions for repeat work Show less

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  Xtreme Manufacturing, LLC

  Jul 2019 - Apr 2020

  Production Manager

  Worked closely with Human Resources to promote employees and enforce disciplinary actionIdentified inefficiencies and made necessary process improvementsManaged 35+ employees in multiple departments (Chassis, Boomline, Machine Shop and attachments)Managed production schedule to ensure we meet our customers’ needsManaged all employee responsibilities, manload per department, and machinery requirements

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  Michelsen Packaging

  Aug 2020 - Jan 2022

  Production Manager

  • Manage 25 plus employees across manufacturing site• Troubleshoot technical issues as they rise to ensure machine runtime• Make quick schedule adjustments according to demand • Promote safety practices and 5s by example/mentoring• Hold weekly employee meetings to give information, take feedback and provide updated training

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  PB Loader Corporation

  Jul 2021 - now

  Production Supervisor