Rick Buffington

Rick Buffington is an experienced operations manager with a strong background in enhancing organizational efficiency and safety across various industries. Currently serving as Operations Manager at Winston Water Cooler, Ltd. since August 2020, Rick has a proven track record of achieving zero recordable injuries at Allied Tube & Conduit from September 2014 to August 2020 through rigorous safety training. Prior experience includes leading operational initiatives at Winston Water Cooler of Phoenix, where Rick focused on business growth and cost reduction, and managing projects at Chromalloy involving the development of aircraft components. Additional roles at Mandall BarrierWorks and American Integration Technologies involved overseeing significant projects and transforming manufacturing processes to meet industry demands. Rick holds a degree from Northern Arizona University.