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Watson Value Award "Play to Win"
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Chris Lafon

Bremerton,WA

Summary

Dynamic Electrical Team Lead at Watson Furniture Group with a proven track record in enhancing team efficiency and safety. Skilled in electrical product assembly and conflict management, I spearheaded process improvements that boosted productivity while fostering a collaborative work environment. Committed to mentoring and professional development, I drive excellence in every project.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Electrical Team Lead

Watson Furniture Group
2021 - Current
  • Led a team of operators in successfully completing complex electrical builds and continuously staying on time.
  • Continuously strive for safety upon the shop floor.
  • Served as a key point of contact between the company's management team and ensuring safety and quality standards are always met.
  • Actively participated in ongoing professional development initiatives to stay current on WPS.
  • Mentored operators, providing guidance on best practices and advanced techniques to enhance skillsets.
  • Increased team efficiency by implementing PDCA'S to improve cycle times during Mercury assembly.
  • Established a positive work environment that fostered collaboration, accountability, and professional growth for all team members.
  • Spearheaded process improvements that led to enhanced productivity without compromising on safety or quality standards.
  • Performed hands-on technical tasks alongside the team when necessary; demonstrating strong leadership by example.

CNC Press Brake Operator

Watson Furniture Group
2020 - Current
  • Programmed CNC brake press back gage for custom profiles.
  • Increased workplace safety by strictly adhering to company guidelines during all operations.
  • Fabricated and bent mild steel.
  • Consistently met or exceeded production targets through diligent work ethic and strong commitment to quality craftsmanship.

CNC Machine Operator

Watson Furniture Group
2019 - 2021
  • Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
  • Performed daily cleaning to keep machines in good working condition and prolong equipment lifespan.
  • Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
  • Increased product quality by adhering to strict tolerances and carefully monitoring machining processes.
  • Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.

Education

Bothell High School
Bothell, WA

Skills

  • Experienced in electrical product assembly
  • Completed WPS training with distinction
  • Understanding push-pull dynamics
  • Waste management analysis
  • Cycle time management
  • Efficiency improvement through PDCA training
  • Andon system management Real Time
  • Standardized workflow charts
  • Instruction in effective leadership techniques
  • Instruction in conflict management techniques
  • Instruction in servant leadership principles
  • Job hazard analysis training

Timeline

Electrical Team Lead

Watson Furniture Group
2021 - Current

CNC Press Brake Operator

Watson Furniture Group
2020 - Current

CNC Machine Operator

Watson Furniture Group
2019 - 2021

Bothell High School

Watson Value Award "Play to Win"

I won the Watson Value Award, Play to Win. I continuously strive to get a better every day as result Electrical doubled the output our Mercury Consoles.

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