Chris Davis
Tupelo,MS
Summary
Accomplished Production Manager with a proven track record at Martinrea, and Vari Form adept in crisis management and production optimization. Leveraged strong leadership and Microsoft applications skills to enhance team productivity by 30% Expert in implementing continuous improvements and fostering cross-functional collaboration, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and achieving operational excellence. Diligent Production Manager oversees teams and operations to optimize productivity. Manages inventory and production schedules to meet stringent deadlines and reduce delays. Proactive problem-solver and empowering leader with 22 years of industry experience. Reliable candidate ready to take on challenges using problem-solving and task prioritization skills to help team succeed.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Martinrea
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Established performance metrics to evaluate and motivate team productivity
- Analyzed production data to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions
- Led workforce training programs, enhancing team skills and performance
- Analyzed production data to identify trends and implement continuous improvement strategies
- Maintained team performance by resolving grievances and strengthening job knowledge
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles, reducing waste and increasing productivity
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations, safety guidelines, and environmental best practices
- Kept work and common areas neat and organized to maximize productivity, alleviate potential accidents and promote professional workspace
- Offered to assist with additional tasks to keep projects on-task and meet tight deadlines
Production Supervisor
Martinrea
03.2019 - 08.2024
- Motivated employees to improve performance and meet or exceed production targets
- Conducted regular quality checks to maintain high standards of production
- Minimized downtime by monitoring equipment operations and directing preventive maintenance programs
- Oversaw daily production operations, ensuring efficiency and quality targets met
- Optimized inventory levels to meet production needs without excess
- Provided leadership and direction to team of production workers
- Prevented accidents with consistent safety leadership, removing hazards, and encouraging safe behaviors
- Tracked employee attendance, hours worked and performance
Production Supervisor
Vari Form
11.2008 - 11.2015
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
Production Supervisor/Assistant Team Leader
VariForm
12.1994 - 11.2008
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
Education
Associate of Arts - Basic Mechanical Engineering
Fanshawe College
Toronto, ONMaster of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Missouri State University
West Plains, MO12.2015
Skills
- Staffing management
- Preventive maintenance oversight
- Production data analysis
- Supply chain distribution
- Workflow optimization
- Continuous improvement processes
- Dedication to product quality
- Production scheduling
- Safety monitoring
- Team development
- Quality control
- Health and safety
- Quality assurance
- OSHA regulations
- KPI tracking
- Training skills
- Compliance with gmps
- Strong leadership
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Root-cause analysis
- Lean manufacturing
- Performance evaluation
- Timely safety audits
- Workforce training
- Health and safety compliance
- ISO standards
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Operations management
- OSHA compliance
Accomplishments
- Reduced equipment downtime by 25% through planned maintenance.
- Adjusted controls or stopped machines and opened holding devices to correct problems.
- Consistently met production and schedule levels.
- Led monthly safety audits to monitor employee behavior and ensure safe compliance with company policies and safety regulations.
- Produced finished parts at a rate of pieces per hour.
- Gave directions to other workers regarding machine set-up and use.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Production Manager
Martinrea
08.2024 - 12.2024
Production Supervisor
Martinrea
03.2019 - 08.2024
Production Supervisor
Vari Form
11.2008 - 11.2015
Production Supervisor/Assistant Team Leader
VariForm
12.1994 - 11.2008
Associate of Arts - Basic Mechanical Engineering
Fanshawe College
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Missouri State University
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