Dustin Becknell
General/Operations Manager · American Silkscreen Inc., Santa Barbara, CA
Orange, CAIn My Own Words
To obtain a leadership position where I can use my skills and experience within the company to increase overall success for both the company and I.
Work Experience
General/Operations Manager
American Silkscreen Inc., Santa Barbara, CA2012 – 2018
Oversee and motivate production workforce Developed Excel Spreadsheets to track all costs and numerical data Developed and implemented procedures in every position to maximize efficiency Purchased all supplies needed for production and negotiated terms and prices Set-up back up suppliers in case of problems with primary suppliers Repaired and maintained all production equipment Developed and implemented forms, procedures and one on one meetings for annual evaluations, bi-annual safety meetings, disciplinary forms, sick leave and position training manuals Hire, train, and dismiss crew members in print department to accommodate production needs Monitor production and efficiency levels in department Schedule production employees in regards to sales Cross train the entire production staff to do at lest 98% of all job functions Meet with top clients to discuss contracts, logistics, approval of art and samples Constantly monit
Production Manager
The adidas Group, Indianapolis, IN2010 – 2012
Hire, train, and dismiss crew members in print department to accommodate production needs Monitor production and efficiency levels in department Record and track all PTO, disciplinary, coaching session and change of set up forms Hold bi-annual safety meetings During off days took classes at Butler University for a ear and a half in order to obtain an MBA Have 1 on 1 coaching sessions with all employees Build and maintain relationships with other department heads to build cohesion Attend trade shows to stay up to date on latest market trends Facilitate “work in progress” orders and follow through until completion. Oversee 32-40 automatic presses, 110-180 full time employees, 30,000+ imprints per shift
Production Manager
Stephen Joseph Inc., Lubbock, TX2008 – 2010
Oversee and motivate production workforce, 110 full time employees Hire, train, and dismiss crew members in print department to accommodate production needs Operate and oversee presses, American M&M, M&R and MHM automatic printing presses consisting of 4-MHM, 16 colors, 2- M&R, 8 color Maintain equipment to operate at optimum levels Prepare and develop Excel Spreadsheets to track production data Coordinate with art department each ear to produce new samples Record printing data on samples to ease later production runs Schedule and operate department productivity in the most cost effective manner
General Manager
Royal Design, Lubbock, TX (formally Made to Order)2006 – 2008
Operated American M&M, M&R and MHM automatic textile presses 2-M&R, 6 color, 4-American M&M, 12 color, 1-Workhorse, 6 colors Prioritized and scheduled jobs for production Coordinate Sales Department orders with Production Department schedule to ensure all ship dates were met Trained new employees in all departments Purchasing agent for supplies, inventory and equipment parts
Production Manager
Made to Order, Lubbock, TX1996 – 2006
Prioritized and scheduled jobs for print production and communicated Sales coordination with print department Reclaimed, coated, burned, prepped and set-up screens Received, counted in, quality controlled and purchased products for printing Quality controlled and package finished goods Worked any and all hours needed to complete jobs Worked with clients for printing approvals Maintained a full-time college and work schedule for 8 years consistently Served an internship with Tommy Hilfiger in Manhattan, NY Served a summer studying the Kattan Goup Inc., in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, the largest textile manufacturer of the Western Hemisphere Operated American M&M, M&R and MHM automatic presses Operated Brothers embroidery machines Purchasing agent for supplies, inventory and equipment parts
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