Chris Grover
Troutdale,OR
Summary
Experienced Director of Operations proficient in managing manufacturing operations with exceptional team supervision, project coordination and analytical problem-solving skills. Optimizes resource use to achieve challenging targets. Diplomatic in resolving disputes and coordinating diverse teams.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Grovtec US Inc.
09.2021 - Current
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives for 13 departments.
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational metrics and strategies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
Operations Manager
Grovtec US Inc.
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Manage engineering team and processes.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
MANUFACTURING MANAGER
GROVTEC US INC
02.2019 - 01.2021
- Responsible for managing 10 production departments performance, Lean, and KPIs, including revenue, OTD, quality, scrap rates, and labor
- Manage 8 supervisors and managers for all production and supply chain
- Manages schedules, deadlines, and assigns tasks for each direct report
- Works with human resources on performance management approach for all production hiring and training
- New product introduction: assists engineering, marketing, and sales teams with new product projects from concept to consumer
- Facilities management: Coordinate building repair and maintenance projects
PROJECT MANAGER
GROVTEC US INC
10.2015 - 02.2019
- Responsible for managing projects and teams assigned by president
- Knowledge of project management software including Gantt charts
- Manages schedules, deadlines, and assigns tasks for each project
- New product introduction: assists engineering, marketing, and sales teams with new product projects from concept to consumer
- Cost Accounting: assist management in tracking profit/loss of manufacturing departments
- Assist in analyzing profit/loss of product lines and sales divisions
- Facilities management: Coordinate building repair and maintenance projects
- Board Member: Report out progress from projects.
CNC SUPERVISOR
GROVTEC US INC
02.2015 - 09.2015
- Manage 1st and 2nd shift: 7 employees, 6 swiss style machines, and 2 milling machines
- Manage second operations of 2 employees of various manual machine equipment
- Responsible for scheduling labor, training, and hiring
- Responsible for all tooling purchases and machine repairs
- Coordinate with sales and purchasing to set schedule for upcoming jobs
- Organize and lead lean manufacturing activities in department.
QUALITY MANGER
GROVTEC US INC
01.2010 - 01.2015
- ISO9001 Coordinator including writing, training, and implementing processes and procedures
- Coordinated and passed five external audits
- Schedule and perform internal audits
- Maintain returned goods and non-conforming material processes
- Responsible for key performance indicators (KPI's) and report to president
- Supervise and lead a team of 2 inspectors including training and hiring
- Responsible for inspection of metal, assembled, and soft goods products at final inspection
- Train employees in production on inspection techniques
- Maintaining records of and perform calibration of measuring devices
- Participate and facilitate Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement activities
- Manage vendor and customer relations for all quality related issues
- Assist engineering with print control changes and technical issues.
DAVENPORT SETUP OPERATOR
GROVTEC US INC
05.2006 - 12.2009
- Responsible for daily machine operation including loading material and maintenance
- Responsible for set ups including cams, gears, tool layouts, setting tools, and troubleshooting
- Tool sharpening: circular tools, dovetail tools, die head chasers, and mill blades
- Use of quality measuring equipment for dimensional checks including GD&T
- Rebuilding: 4th and 3rd position drill attachments, brake set up, spindles, and Head
- Moving and setting machines and stock reels including forklift operation and floor mounting
- Offload and load raw materials and metal scraps from delivery trucks.
WAREHOUSE MANAGER
FISHERMAN'S MARINE & OUTDOOR
09.2005 - 04.2006
- Receive and check in product from main warehouse and various vendors
- Shipping using UPS world ship
- Organize back stock and maintain inventory throughout store
STOCKER
FISHERMAN'S MARINE & OUTDOOR
09.2002 - 08.2005
- Stocking retail floor including cleaning base decks, stocking incoming items and back stock
- Building end caps and product displays; facing product
- Maintain cleanliness throughout store
- Assist customers to find products and sales associates.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Management And Organizational Leadership Major
George Fox University
Newberg, OR05.2020
Major: Employment Skills Training - Business
Clackamas Community College
Oregon City, OR03.2013
Skills
- Reviewing Resumes
- Business Growth Initiatives
- Oversee Administrative Functions
- Inventory Tracking and Management
- Business Policies and Procedures
- Quality Assurance
- Organizational Structuring
- Lean Kaizen
Accomplishments
- Work related business training
- AutoCAD and SolidWorks drafting training
- Lean manufacturing cooperative work experience
- Leadership academy cooperative work experience
Timeline
Director of Operations
Grovtec US Inc.
09.2021 - Current
Operations Manager
Grovtec US Inc.
02.2021 - 08.2021
MANUFACTURING MANAGER
GROVTEC US INC
02.2019 - 01.2021
PROJECT MANAGER
GROVTEC US INC
10.2015 - 02.2019
CNC SUPERVISOR
GROVTEC US INC
02.2015 - 09.2015
QUALITY MANGER
GROVTEC US INC
01.2010 - 01.2015
DAVENPORT SETUP OPERATOR
GROVTEC US INC
05.2006 - 12.2009
WAREHOUSE MANAGER
FISHERMAN'S MARINE & OUTDOOR
09.2005 - 04.2006
STOCKER
FISHERMAN'S MARINE & OUTDOOR
09.2002 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Management And Organizational Leadership Major
George Fox University
Major: Employment Skills Training - Business
Clackamas Community College
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