Chris Addison
Columbia City,IN
Summary
Dynamic Production Manager with proven expertise in operations management, team development, and continuous improvement. Recognized for enhancing productivity and quality through effective project management and safety initiatives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Manager
Titus Precision
Columbia City, IN
03.2010 - Current
- Oversaw production schedules, ensuring on-time delivery and optimal resource allocation.
- Implemented process improvements, increasing efficiency and reducing waste in manufacturing operations.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and streamline workflows across departments.
- Developed training programs for staff, fostering skills enhancement and promoting safety practices.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends, driving informed decision-making for continuous improvement initiatives.
- Established key performance indicators, monitoring progress towards operational goals and benchmarks.
- Coordinated equipment maintenance schedules, minimizing downtime and maximizing production capacity.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
- Mentored junior staff members on best practices in production management, cultivating a skilled workforce capable of tackling complex challenges headon.
- Spearheaded process improvements that led to reduced cycle times, allowing for increased output without additional manpower or equipment investment.
- Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes.
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs for equipment, extending their lifespan and minimizing downtime due to malfunctions.
- Championed safety initiatives within the workplace, leading to a significant decrease in accidents and injuries among staff members.
- Introduced automation and technological advancements to the production floor, leading to increased efficiency and reduced labor costs.
- Established preventive maintenance schedule for production equipment, minimizing unplanned downtime.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and problem-solving among team members.
- Initiated and managed lean manufacturing initiative, resulting in more efficient use of resources and reduction in lead times.
- Led cross-functional teams to develop new product lines, resulting in diversified product portfolio.
- Streamlined communication between departments, improving project coordination and on-time delivery rates.
- Managed budgeting and cost control measures for production department, staying within financial targets.
- Developed training programs for production staff, enhancing skill levels and efficiency.
- Streamlined production processes, significantly reducing downtime and increasing efficiency.
Education
No Degree - Database Design
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, INSkills
- Production planning
- Operations management
- Staff management
- Production scheduling
- Continuous improvements
- Team development
- Safety management
- Production optimization
- Health and safety compliance
- Root-cause analysis
- Project management
- Equipment operation
- Manufacturing management
- Performance evaluation
- Workflow optimization
- Training skills
- Equipment monitoring
- Manufacturing
- OSHA compliance
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Health and safety
- KPI tracking
- Assembly and production
- Lean manufacturing
- Cause and effect analysis
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved preventive maintenance which led to increased efficiencies and decreased down time.
- Supervised team of eight staff members.
- Trained and supervised thirty four production staff over five year time period.
- Collaborated with team of three department managers in the development of new tooling launches.
Certification
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Training - 1/29/2026
- Hansen Beck leadership Training - 12/22/2025
- RJG Master Molder 1 Training - 9/27/2019
- Wittmann Basic Robot Training - 4/20/2017
- RJG systematic Molding Training - 10/4/2012
Timeline
Production Manager
Titus Precision
03.2010 - Current
No Degree - Database Design
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, Fort Wayne