Dustin Becknell
Orange | United States
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American Silkscreen Inc., Santa Barbara, CA
General/Operations Manager | 10/2012 - 01/2018
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
The adidas Group, Indianapolis, IN
Production Manager | 02/2010 - 10/2012
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
Stephen Joseph Inc., Lubbock, TX
Production Manager | 02/2008 - 02/2010
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
Royal Design, Lubbock, TX (formally Made to Order)
General Manager | 03/2006 - 02/2008
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
Made to Order, Lubbock, TX
Production Manager | 01/1996 - 03/2006
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
Education history
Butler University
MBA | 2010 - 2012
Lubbock Christian University
Double Major Bachelors | 2002 - 2010


