Dave Bent

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About Dave Bent

As a operations problem solver and operations leader with over 15 years of experience, I specialize in leading high-performing teams, optimizing production systems, and building cultures rooted in safety, quality, and accountability. With a passion for operational excellence, I thrive in driving plant-wide process improvements, scaling production capabilities, and leveraging data to inform smart, strategic decisions that move organizations forward. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working alongside talented teams to elevate performance, implement preventive maintenance strategies, and enhance manufacturing workflows. I believe in fostering a culture where continuous improvement, collaboration, and leadership development are at the heart of sustainable success, and I’m excited to continue creating lasting impact in the organizations I serve. My mission is to empower teams, optimize processes, and drive results that position organizations for lasting industry leadership. Key achievements include: Achieved $1.7M monthly production volume for 3 consecutive months by optimizing scheduling, prioritizing rush orders, and leveraging real-time analytics via Syteline Increased production capacity by 40% by developing and implementing downtime schedules, leveraging SAP to introduce data-driven maintenance tracking Elevated team performance and plant output by 60% within 6 months by conducting structured performance reviews, creating section-specific improvement plans, and presenting strategies to senior leadership Ensured data-driven quality assurance by monitoring SPC trends and maintaining meticulous documentation in Gainseeker, resulting in improved decision-making and consistently low defect rates (≤5%, including multiple months at 0%) Let's connect and discuss how I can drive success for your organization.