Chris Hills
Liberal,KS
Summary
Results-driven Production Manager with 17 years of experience in project management and business analysis. Specializes in process development, lean thinking, and financing solution implementation. Expertise in operations management and budget development, complemented by technical skills as a Mechanic, Machinist, and Certified Welder. Seeking Site Manager or Project/Product Manager role to support a growing development team.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
First Level Manager
Spirit AeroSystems
Wichita, USA
08.2019 - Current
- Oversaw assembly of components into subassemblies to ensure timely manufacture of completed units
- Mating or joining of structural assemblies (metallic and nonmetallic)
- Installation of systems (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic) that are fastened with screws, bolts, rivets, solder, crimping, connectors, or adhesives
- Conducted testing with various equipment to verify system performance and reliability
- Collaborated with engineering, management, suppliers, and customers to align on product requirements and ensure customer acceptance
3 AXIS SUPERVISOR
PCC/EXACTA
Wichita, USA
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Led crew of 17, overseeing all 3 axis machines to ensure operational efficiency.
- Ordered products, managed turn times, and implemented continuous improvement initiatives.
- Responsible for ordering product, turn times, continuous improvement initiatives.
- Hired and trained employees for various positions.
- I have in one year doubled the production of the department from 100 ESH to 200 ESH by defining processes and changing morale to a can do attitude.
- Managed all four shifts and oversaw all production.
PRODUCTION MANAGER
TRIUMPH ACCESSORY SERVICES
01.2001 - 07.2016
- Planned work orders/distributed work orders to all departments.
- Coordinated team meetings focused on improving operational efficiencies
- Collaborated with shop floor employees to identify and implement production improvements.
- Held employees accountable for meeting and exceeding internal and external customer expectations.
- Worked with the sales team and customer service to set priorities and new product development.
- Utilized Syteline for data entry/order entry/service reports/approved timecards
MACHINIST
TRIUMPH ACCESSORY SERVICES
05.1996 - 01.2001
WELDER
TRIUMPH ACCESSORY SERVICES
05.1996 - 01.2001
MECHANIC
TRIUMPH ACCESSORY SERVICES
05.1996 - 01.2001
Education
Mini MBA - Management Program
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS 08.2009 - 08.2010
Welding - Welding Program
Cowley County
Arkansas City, KS 08.2003 - 03.2004
DIPLOMA -
LOMPOC SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Lompoc, CA 08.1987 - 06.1991
Skills
- Manufacturing
- Lean
- Continuous improvement
- Process optimization
- Microsoft Office
- Mrp
- Excel
- Pivot tables
- Microsoft Office
- Document management
- Time management
- Productivity
- Business planning
- Aerospace
- Mentoring
- Best practices
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- Line Inspector (CFR 65 certified), 05/01/96, 07/01/14
- Driver's license
Additional Information
Effective Quality Auditing, Certified Welder, Liquid Penetrant Component (Cowley County), Management Skills (Wichita State University), No nonsense fun approach to sales (Hal Becker), Emotional Intelligence (Wichita State University), CERTIFICAT PRIVILEGES OF 14 CFR SECTION 65.103 (OB2R051L)
Willing To Relocate
- Wichita, KS
- Mobile, AL
- Nashville, TN
Personal Information
- Wichita, KS
- Mobile, AL
- Nashville, TN
Timeline
First Level Manager
Spirit AeroSystems
08.2019 - Current
3 AXIS SUPERVISOR
PCC/EXACTA
06.2017 - 06.2019
Mini MBA - Management Program
Wichita State University
08.2009 - 08.2010
Welding - Welding Program
Cowley County
08.2003 - 03.2004
PRODUCTION MANAGER
TRIUMPH ACCESSORY SERVICES
01.2001 - 07.2016
MACHINIST
TRIUMPH ACCESSORY SERVICES
05.1996 - 01.2001
WELDER
TRIUMPH ACCESSORY SERVICES
05.1996 - 01.2001
MECHANIC
TRIUMPH ACCESSORY SERVICES
05.1996 - 01.2001
DIPLOMA -
LOMPOC SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
08.1987 - 06.1991