Bruce Chriss
Summary
Dynamic Utility Line Lead at Bay Valley Foods with a proven track record in enhancing productivity and safety. Expert in equipment inspections and implementing standard operating procedures, resulting in reduced downtime and improved operational efficiency. Strong communicator, fostering teamwork and accountability among staff to achieve quality and delivery goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Utility Line Lead
Bay Valley Foods
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Reduced downtime for machinery by conducting regular maintenance checks and addressing issues promptly.
- Communicated shift handover information to keep personnel aware of incomplete tasks.
- Performed daily inspections and maintenance of equipment to manage wear and tear.
- Conducted thorough quality control inspections of finished products, ensuring adherence to established specifications and industry standards.
- Maintained open lines of communication between management and production staff, successfully resolving any conflicts or concerns that arose during daily operations.
- Monitored product quality to achieve superior quality reputation.
- Addressed any bottlenecks or inefficiencies within the manufacturing line, optimizing operations for maximum output capacity.
- Maintained accurate records of all production activities, providing valuable data for future planning and decision-making processes.
- Assisted in troubleshooting assembly-related problems to identify discrepancies and avoid disruptions.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents, protecting staff members from potential hazards.
- Managed daily production schedules to meet customer demands while minimizing overtime costs.
Shipping and Receiving Operator
AIMS Management
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Optimized warehouse space utilization, organizing products in a logical and efficient manner.
- Enhanced inventory management through meticulous record-keeping and regular audits.
- Maintained accurate documentation of incoming shipments, verifying quantities against purchase orders and invoices.
- Implemented a barcode scanning system to streamline the receiving process and increase accuracy in inventory tracking.
- Collaborated with other departments to address any discrepancies or issues related to inventory or shipments promptly.
- Minimized product damage through careful handling, stacking, and storage practices within the warehouse environment.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks, prolonging their lifespan and reducing repair costs.
- Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
- Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
- Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
- Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
- Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
Stay at Home Dad
Homefront
07.2020 - 10.2023
Assembly Line Leader
Lumberman's
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Implemented safety procedures, significantly reducing workplace accidents and injuries.
- Coordinated with quality assurance personnel to establish strict standards for final product inspections, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Achieved on-time delivery of products by closely monitoring progress and adjusting workflows as needed.
- Reduced production downtime by coordinating preventive maintenance schedules and overseeing swift repairs.
- Monitored assembly line performance, identifying bottlenecks and implementing effective solutions for continuous improvement.
- Managed cross-functional teams, ensuring smooth communication between departments for seamless production flow.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
Shipping and Receiving Associate
Lumberman's
03.2016 - 07.2018
- Maintained a clean warehouse environment through diligent organization of materials and supplies necessary for daily operations.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Streamlined shipping processes by implementing efficient packing techniques and inventory management.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction, ensuring timely shipment of products and accurate order fulfillment.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve department goals and improve overall efficiency in the workspace.
Lumper Supervisor
Double J Services
06.2006 - 11.2013
- Reduced turnaround times for trucks by efficiently loading and unloading cargo according to established schedules.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and reporting hazards.
- Consistently met deadlines for completing tasks related to receiving, processing, and shipping cargo, ensuring smooth warehouse operations.
- Strengthened teamwork among crew members by actively participating in group problem-solving sessions for operational challenges.
- Assisted in training new Lumpers, sharing best practices for effective cargo handling.
- Minimized product damage by carefully handling fragile items during the loading and unloading process.
- Ensured accurate inventory counts with meticulous attention to detail during the loading and unloading process.
- Upheld quality standards by inspecting incoming shipments for any signs of damage or tampering before offloading them from trucks.
- Supported warehouse operations by accurately recording incoming and outgoing shipments using warehouse management software.
- Increased warehouse efficiency by promptly unloading and sorting incoming shipments.
- Collaborated with forklift operators to swiftly move heavy loads between storage areas and trucks.
- Maximized space utilization within storage areas through strategic stacking of pallets and containers.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Used strapping and bracing techniques combined with proper balancing to prevent load shifting.
- Coordinated team member movements based on current needs, avoiding safety concerns, or delays.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life, and fluid levels.
- Moved levers or controls to operate forklifts, lifting beams with swivel-hooks and hoists to transport and load materials.
- Reviewed daily production schedules to inform effective prioritization and delegation of tasks.
Supervisor of Factory Operations
Quality Brass
06.1997 - 05.2006
- Enhanced workplace safety, implementing strict protocols and conducting regular inspections to minimize accidents.
- Established clear lines of responsibility among staff members by clearly defining roles and expectations, resulting in increased accountability and performance.
- Improved employee performance with comprehensive training programs tailored to individual skillsets and job requirements.
- Reduced machine downtime for increased productivity by conducting regular maintenance checks and addressing issues promptly.
- Increased overall production efficiency by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and implementing targeted solutions.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to facilitate smooth communication between departments, resulting in seamless execution of complex projects.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability, minimizing waste and reducing costs associated with excess inventory.
- Led productive, motivated and loyal manufacturing team and generated factory-wide customer focus and pride in workmanship.
- Delivered factory-level communications and tactical direction and drove achievement of quality, delivery, productivity and financial performance goals and objectives.
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
- Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
- Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
- Coordinated project workflows for departments.
Education
GED -
Wyoming Park High School
Wyoming, MI06-1997
Skills
- Safety procedures
- Standard operating procedures
- Goods scanning
- Machine operation
- Materials handling
- Equipment inspections
- Productivity enhancement
Timeline
Utility Line Lead
Bay Valley Foods
02.2025 - 04.2025
Shipping and Receiving Operator
AIMS Management
10.2023 - 07.2024
Stay at Home Dad
Homefront
07.2020 - 10.2023
Assembly Line Leader
Lumberman's
07.2018 - 07.2020
Shipping and Receiving Associate
Lumberman's
03.2016 - 07.2018
Lumper Supervisor
Double J Services
06.2006 - 11.2013
Supervisor of Factory Operations
Quality Brass
06.1997 - 05.2006
GED -
Wyoming Park High School
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