Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Additional Information
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Chris Knutson

Cookeville,TN

Summary

Experienced Supervisor leading team members on-time job completion. Assign tasks, train employees, provide feedback, mediate interpersonal conflicts and implement company procedures. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provide leadership and vision which drives teams to meet goals. Accomplished Supervisor focused on meeting customer expectations and achieving company goals. Drives success by directing high-producing teams while developing lasting employee rapport. Exceptional knowledge of cost-reduction methods and streamlining production processes. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor

United States Postal Service, USPS
06.1994 - 09.2020
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
  • Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
  • Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
  • Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
  • Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
  • Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
  • Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
  • Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
  • Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe work practices and procedures.
  • Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures, leading to an overall increase in effectiveness.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key clients or stakeholders through consistent communication and excellent service delivery.
  • Developed and implemented customer service policies to enhance satisfaction.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.

Education

Political Science And Government

Carthage College
Kenosha, WI

Skills

  • Training and mentoring
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Staff Management
  • Employee Motivation
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Staff Development
  • Staff Discipline
  • Processes and procedures
  • Process Monitoring and Improvement
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Expectation setting
  • Business Development
  • Industrial hygiene
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Data Analysis
  • Disaster Recovery Planning

Accomplishments

Was involved in every operation in a plant management & customer service operations including a Business Mail Entrance & Acceptance Unit. I was the facility safety coordinator in several locations and interacted with OSHA & FEMA operations for emergency management operations.

Additional Information

Was involved in the comprehensive operations of every operation including both mail processing & delivery and a Business Mail Entrance & Acceptance Unit. Also involved extensive safety training and oversight

including inspections and interactions with OSHA & FEMA for emergency management operations.

Timeline

Supervisor

United States Postal Service, USPS
06.1994 - 09.2020

Political Science And Government

Carthage College
Chris Knutson