Chris Holmgren
Castle Rock,WA
Summary
Dynamic Operations Manager with a proven track record of enhancing productivity by 50% through process optimization and effective team building. Skilled in CAD design and conflict mediation, I excel in driving quality control and fostering strong customer relationships to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Gadsden Group, LLC
Elgin, OR
02.2020 - 01.2025
- Developed & maintained web site, up kept computers, developed and designed new products.
- CAD Design, Equipment & building Maintenance, Parts Manufacturing, Shipping & Receiving building and testing final product.
- Sales Development, managing all employees, budgeting, setting company goals, setting SOP’s, customer service.
- Optimization of productivity & workload, quality control of all work, updating documents as needed, tracking inventory, Managing subcontractors.
- Process optimization, Quality control, Supporting HR initiatives, Inventory management, financial management extensive forklift experience.
Operations Manager
Calico Light Weapon Systems
Elgin, OR
11.2005 - 01.2025
- Developed & maintained web site, up kept computers, developed and designed new products.
- CAD Design, Equipment & building Maintenance, Parts Manufacturing, Shipping & Receiving building and testing final product.
- Sales Development, managing all employees, budgeting, setting company goals, setting SOP’s, customer service.
- Optimization of productivity & workload, quality control of all work, updating documents as needed, tracking inventory, Managing subcontractors.
- Process optimization, Quality control, Supporting HR initiatives, Inventory management, financial management extensive forklift experience.
Store Manager / Senior Gunsmith
Dual Smoking Gunn’s
Beaverton, OR
10.2000 - 03.2009
- Developed & maintained web site, up kept computers and all office equipment, bookkeeping, Sales budgeting, setting company goals, marketing development and implementation, customer service, optimization of productivity sales gunsmithing, ordering supplies and tracking inventory Shipping & Receiving.
Operations Manager
Always Lasting Documents LLC
Tigard, OR
12.2001 - 02.2004
- Developed & maintained web site, up kept computers and all office equipment, bookkeeping, budgeting, setting company goals, marketing development and implementation, customer service, optimization of productivity & workload, quality control of all work, updating of all documents as needed, ordering supplies.
Wearhouse Manager
Cort Furniture
Tigard, OR
12.2001 - 02.2003
- Check in returned rented furniture. Get it ready for rental and or Repair manage Delivery Drives and warehousemen Load trucks for next day deliveries unload trucks at the end day Shipping & Receiving.
Shop Foreman
California Closets
Tualatin, OR
09.2000 - 11.2001
- Maintain inventory, quality control of all outgoing jobs before they are to be installed, consult with production manager on all jobs, optimize workload in the ship, problem solving for installers, help with installations, scheduling of installations, ordering supplies, tracking inventory extensive forklift experience Shipping & Receiving.
Shift Production Supervisor
Container Recovery
Portland, OR
09.1999 - 06.2000
- Swing shift production supervisor, in charge of plant production. My responsibilities include overseeing maintenance and material processing, problem solving, tracking of employee work hours, managing and training all employees, quality control of material processing, paperwork and accounting, overseeing the reloading of trucks and plant clean up for the next shift extensive forklift experience Shipping & Receiving.
Owner
Prestigious Homes & Remodeling
Tigard, OR
11.1997 - 07.1999
- Envisioned and established a company from the ground up. Duties entailed implementing marketing strategies, preparing contracts, forecasting supply needs, recruiting employees, researching building industry, securing bids, maintaining books, coordinating subcontractors, organizing all phases of construction, providing quality craftsmanship running construction equipment.
Plant Manager
Axiom Industries, Inc.
Tualatin, OR
12.1986 - 07.1998
- Initially hired as production laborer, then earned the following promotions: Machinist, Plant manager. Responsibilities include personnel hiring and training, monitoring equipment, maintenance and utilization, scheduling production, monitoring sales, supervising and managing employees in all departments, organizing OSHA safety committee, designing molds used in making parts, controlling inventory, drafting orders, heading shipping and receiving extensive forklift experience.
- Accomplishments Include:
- Improved customer service and relations
- Increased productivity by 50%
- Provided solutions for crisis situations
- Conducted OSHA safety meetings
- Decreased company waste by implementing recycling programs
- Generated loyal customer base
Warehouse Worker
High Temp NW
Tigard, OR
07.1985 - 11.1986
- Hired as warehouse employee. Responsibilities included effectively controlling inventory to ensure that products were available when needed. Operated industrial sized mixers, forklift and band saw. Forecasted future needs by analyzing past needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Machine Technology
Portland Community College
Portland, OR01-1992
High School Diploma -
Newberg High School
Newberg, OR01.1985
Skills
- Process optimization
- Inventory management
- Equipment maintenance
- CAD design
- Customer relationship management
- Budget management
- Team building
- Employee training
- Project management
- Problem solving
- Customer service
- Business development understanding
- Conflict mediation
- Contract negotiation
- Supply chain management
- Lean manufacturing and design
- Quality assurance and control
- Quality control
- Staff retention
- High-pressure environments
- Management
- Cost control
- Project management abilities
- Data management
References
Available upon request
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Operations Manager
Gadsden Group, LLC
02.2020 - 01.2025
Operations Manager
Calico Light Weapon Systems
11.2005 - 01.2025
Operations Manager
Always Lasting Documents LLC
12.2001 - 02.2004
Wearhouse Manager
Cort Furniture
12.2001 - 02.2003
Store Manager / Senior Gunsmith
Dual Smoking Gunn’s
10.2000 - 03.2009
Shop Foreman
California Closets
09.2000 - 11.2001
Shift Production Supervisor
Container Recovery
09.1999 - 06.2000
Owner
Prestigious Homes & Remodeling
11.1997 - 07.1999
Plant Manager
Axiom Industries, Inc.
12.1986 - 07.1998
Warehouse Worker
High Temp NW
07.1985 - 11.1986
Associate of Applied Science - Machine Technology
Portland Community College
High School Diploma -
Newberg High School