Chris Jessop
Mansfield,OH
Summary
Production management professional knowledgeable about employee engagement, allocating resources, optimizing production and increasing output with hands-on and dedicated approach. Articulate and professional problem-solver with good relationship-building abilities. Proficient in planning and implementing innovative production strategies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Charter Next Generation Films
05.2020 - Current
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes.
- Wrote and conducted formal performance reviews for production personnel.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
Production Supervisor
Charter Next Generation Films
11.2016 - 05.2020
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed team of 30+ production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
Lead Operator
Charter Next Generation Films
02.2013 - 11.2016
- Assigned tasks to team members based upon individual strengths and experience, realizing productivity and workflow improvements.
- Properly set up machines at beginning of each shift and verified function.
- Performed safety checks on machines and production equipment.
- Supported management decision-making by compiling operational and production data into daily logs.
- Performed quality checks to identify finish discrepancies.
- Fed raw materials into machines.
- Assisted with equipment startups and machine installation tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mansfield Senior High School
Mansfield, OH06.1997
Skills
- Supply Management Expertise
- Customer Expectations Management
- Inventory Management Specialist
- Lean Manufacturing Processes
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Performance Evaluations
- Operations Management
- Safety Monitoring
- Strong Leadership Abilities
- Organizational Policies
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Knowledge of 5S Methodology
- Lean Manufacturing
- Manufacturing
- Quality Control Standards
- Metrics Management
- Assembly and Production
- Operational Efficiency
- Staff Management
- KPI Tracking
- Employee Performance Reviews
Accomplishments
I was able to improve the Q12 Gallup Survey mean score in my division from the 10th percentile up to 49th percentile in 18 months. I specialize in employee engagement, MDI, root cause analysis, and 5S.
Timeline
Production Manager
Charter Next Generation Films
05.2020 - Current
Production Supervisor
Charter Next Generation Films
11.2016 - 05.2020
Lead Operator
Charter Next Generation Films
02.2013 - 11.2016
High School Diploma -
Mansfield Senior High School
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