Christopher Matibe
Huntersville,NC
Summary
Focused professional with vast expertise handling root cause investigations and onsite audits. A valued leader known for developing and training capable teams and finding the best solutions for issues.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Bakkavor USA
11.2021 - Current
- Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to worker compensation cases.
- Supported audit procedures to check all procedures, processes and work standards.
- Wrote reports outlining safety issues and potential corrective actions.
- Provided assistance in managing health and safety programs aligned with industry standards.
- Inspected worksites, practices and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
- Conducted safety audits and investigated plant quality issues.
- Designed programs, policies, and procedures that were implemented to reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and hazards.
Engineering Technician
U.S. Air Force Reserves
02.2008 - Current
- Analyzed survey reports, maps, blueprints and other topographical and geologic data to effectively plan projects.
- Develops, operates, & maintains Geographic Information Systems (GIS) database & servers for 1,050 facilities
- Oversees production of 150+ unique maps and manages QA/QC 8,000 map features
- Facilitated construction by mapping out installations and establishing reference points, grades and elevations. Prepares manual and Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings, specifications, and cost estimates on a Base Level.
- Conducts various plane, topographic, and construction surveying utilizing both GPS & conventional instruments
- Performs CE design, drafting, & surveying to support facility construction & maintenance programs worth $120 Million
- Managed and designed water, sewer, electrical and communication infrastructure at undisclosed location in southwest Asia
- Establishes beddown & aircraft parking plans, aircraft mishap survey team member, and executes contingency core tasking
- Supervise 6 other Engineer Technicians
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
Procurement Buyer
Fresh Point Charlotte
10.2019 - 11.2021
- Utilized procurement tools to manage quote process, invoicing, order entry and receiving.
- Managed procurement requests and acted as point-person for customers on quality issues to ensure optimal customer satisfaction
- Maintained internal inventory of produce to track inventory control and accuracy.
- Communicated with suppliers to negotiate best pricing and quality.
- Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Resolved daily issues by handling invoice discrepancies, replacements for rejected produce and missed and late deliveries.
Operation Manager
Freshpoint Charlotte
09.2017 - 10.2019
- Manages the daily work and safety of associates engaged in order selection, product replenishment, and order loading, to include all warehouse functions, selectors, loaders and night forklift operators.
- Manages labor hours and consumable supplies within budget. Prepares work schedules including extra work days and shifts as needed.
- Manages the proper utilization of Company assets in support of the warehouse. Coordinates required repairs with proper departments as necessary.
- Reviews night warehouse functions and various warehouse productivity reporting. Suggests efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assists with the implementation of changes within night warehouse. Identifies problems, proposes solutions to other members of management and promotes cooperation with other departments.
- Conducts shipping and loading audits daily ensuring all required documentation is accurately completed (including HAACP, food safety and catch-weight documentation) and that material is handled and stored correctly with a minimum potential for loss.
- Oversees critical care to ensure accuracy and quantity and holding those responsible for performing the job function (loader) accountable to the process
- Assists with monitoring sanitation and facility/racking damage to ensure a safe and clean warehouse.
- Maintains associate relations through regular department or pre-shift meetings ; maintains on-going interaction; keeps open communication channels with associates by answering questions and explaining policies and procedures; monitors associate morale; and submits and respond to ideas to improve associate engagement
- Interprets, trains and consistently enforces Company policies and procedures.
- Coordinates efforts with Safety department to aid in training, conducting associate observations, updating preferred work methods, conducting accident investigations to determine root causes , and routine safety inspections. Makes recommendations for disciplinary action and/or behavior modification where required.
- Performs management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews and/or terminations.
- Performs the duties of associates supervised and other related duties as needed and assigned.
- Complies with local, state and federal regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, AIB, FDA, USDA, etc.)
Environmental Health And Safety Manager
Lineage Logistics
7 2015 - 09.2017
- Maintained and updated OSHA 300 Log to ensure OHSA compliance.
- Ensured all manuals are up to date to comply with Lineage Logistics Safety Standards.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of training programs and recommended improvements to General Manager.
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
- Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids and other educational materials.
- Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and policy compliance.
- Developed departmental systems and procedures that better aligned the work flow process.
- Identify and help resolve non-conforming product issues.
- Inspect outbound shipments and conduct random sampling to ensure product quality.
- Record defects and coordinate issue resolution with other department Managers.
- Monitor production operations for compliance with specifications and promptly report and correct the defects.
- Schedule and conduct monthly safety committee, C.A.R.B., and team safety meetings.
Supervisor
Lineage Logistics
01.2013 - 07.2015
- Built a motivated warehouse team of 15 well-trained staff.
- Led warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies.
- Received, stored and shipped goods and materials.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks, slip machines and reach lifts safely and cross trained team members on MHE.
- Operated PC and RF-based computer systems with a high level of accuracy.
- Communicated with dispatchers, warehouses and customers regarding outgoing orders.
- Cultivated a positive rapport with Team Members to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Inventory/Receiver
Lineage Logistics
07.2012 - 12.2012
- Proficient with SE2 and CFS systems.
- Tracked time spent on job duties to monitor productivity each day
- Reduced shipping time by ensuring that product was scanned to the correct location
- Received in product on schedule to ensure product would ship out in a timely manner
- Unloaded product from trucks with MHE.
- Divided product received in by product code and dates with high accuracy and located them in the correct location.
Supervisor
Horn Material Handling System
01.2010 - 04.2012
- Reviewed plans and specs during the schematic design of pre-construction and construction of racking for Defense Logistics Agency.
- Prepared and followed through on all required punch lists and insured all deadlines were met.
- Managed 6 wielders, 3 painters and 2 fork lift operators schedule and payroll.
- Reported the quality of performance on site to all site construction managers.
- Conducted routine quality audits to ensure that work was progressing per the specifications and initiated corrective actions.
- Guided and directed on base inspectors through project construction, commissioning and closeout.
- Trained and promoted continued education for all on-site crew members.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Houston County High School
Warner Robins, GASome College - Civil Engineering
Georgia Tech
Atlanta, GASome College - Civil Engineering
Georgia Southern
Statesboro, GASkills
- Quality assurance
- Deadline-driven
- Hard working and self-motivated
- Analytical thinker
- Fast learner
- Promotes Continuous Training and Development
- Proactive
- Superior time management
- Proficient in creating and maintaining schedules
- Training programs development
- Proficient in AS400 and Putty
- Self-motivated professional
Accomplishments
- Scored a 98.18% on Lineage Logistics Safety Inspection on 9/30/15
- Completed the Train the Safety Trainer Course in July 2015
- Awarded the Yearly Quality award for Lineage Logistics in 2012
- Secret Security Clearance
Timeline
Environmental Health and Safety Specialist
Bakkavor USA
11.2021 - Current
Procurement Buyer
Fresh Point Charlotte
10.2019 - 11.2021
Operation Manager
Freshpoint Charlotte
09.2017 - 10.2019
Supervisor
Lineage Logistics
01.2013 - 07.2015
Inventory/Receiver
Lineage Logistics
07.2012 - 12.2012
Supervisor
Horn Material Handling System
01.2010 - 04.2012
Engineering Technician
U.S. Air Force Reserves
02.2008 - Current
Environmental Health And Safety Manager
Lineage Logistics
7 2015 - 09.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Houston County High School
Some College - Civil Engineering
Georgia Tech
Some College - Civil Engineering
Georgia Southern
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