Chris Young
Muskegon,MI
Summary
Although I am not looking for a leadership roll with the years I have leading people I don't think be a mentor ever goes away. I would bring my humor and lust for life and DYI projects to the customers and staff.
I believe if we had a chance you would find my reasons to retire now, and my looking for some part time work in the DIY field go hand and and hand.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent
CWC Textron
Muskegon, MI
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Coordinate with supervisors on daily staffing needs. Work closely with the foundry and melt department to ensure daily production needs were met. Championed all safety related issues with supervision staff. Directed maintenance on service calls by priority to production. Liaison to all managers after hours for all major break downs. Worked with supervision on disciplinary actions related to hourly employees.
Cell Leader
Lassonde Pappas
Mountian Home, NC
12.2021 - 04.2023
- Ability to run, set up, and adjust all equipment on the line to optimize production. Train and upgrade new employees. Ensure that all quality checks are being performed and procedures are being followed.
Production Supervisor
GF Linamar
Mills River, NC
04.2019 - 09.2021
- A new foundry targeting large castings in the 22 hundred to 44 hundred ton capacity. Both in aluminum and magnesium alloy to service the growing automotive industry. Teach 5S and lean practices to new employees. Introduce new hires to die casting and use my experience to excel their education and help make them a viable and competent part of the organization.
- With the resignation of the melt shop manager I was asked to step in and take over the day to day operations. To ensure the cleaning of the alloy furnaces, to maintain strict and accurate inventories of incoming metal deliveries. To track all ingot being melted along with any alloys we use to maintain the integrity of the metal. Maintain accurate records of molten metal being delivered to the production floor through the use of a spectrometer. To introduce OSHA and best safety practices to the department.
- I was asked If I would fill an opening on second shift in the new magnesium finishing department. With the new launch coming up leadership would be key for a strong and successful debut to our customers.
Production Supervisor
Cascade Die Cast
Sparta, MI
04.2016 - 04.2019
- Specializing in aluminum castings with both class A and fit and function finish for the ever-changing needs of the automotive industry.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment using the best 5S practices. Schedule and oversee the daily production needs on second shift. Worked with process technicians to establish best process parameters on new tooling. Work closely with maintenance and tooling to ensure optimal performance on the production floor. Work with engineering on all new launches and changes to existing tooling. Headed the scrap reduction team in the foundry as well as the amount of dross shipped out. Employee reviews and other administrative duties including daily and weekly reports, payroll.
Production Supervisor
Nemak Inc
Sylacauga, AL
10.2011 - 04.2016
- A world leader in aluminum castings specializing in engine blocks to leading automotive manufactures.
- Train all employees on the new and developing lock out tag out efforts developed by HSE and 5S with in the casting facility to ensure safety and cleanliness. Charged to monitor and reduce scrap while increasing production within the casting facility. Partner new employees and ensure they receive the training they need in defect recognition, gaging, paperwork, dimensional lab, and x-ray requirements. Continuous improvement projects. Working with engineering and quality to reduce reoccurring quality issues. General administrative duties including reviews, daily and weekly reports, down time review, employee’s payroll.
Production Manager
Feilding Manufacturing
Cranston, RI
06.2009 - 09.2011
- Specializing in miniaturized casting for all applications where size and tolerances are critical.
- Maintain a safe work environment through use of best 5S practices. Monitor production and quality in the casting department for complete costumer satisfaction. Monitor inventories of the different alloys and components and submit purchase orders. Work with QA on the status of the MRB. Act as a liaison to our customers to help resolve quality and logistical issues. Review new tooling blue prints for gating, draft angles, and possible secondary operations. Review incoming new tooling, assist in process development, and follow parts through sampling and final submission. Interview and make suggestions on new hires, assist in training, top grading, and make recommendations on advancement.
Production Supervisor
Hayes Lemmerz Int
Gainesville, GA
11.2005 - 08.2008
- In November of 2005 I was one of two supervisors asked if we would be willing to transfer to the Gainesville GA plant to help for a while. As it turns out I loved it there and they liked my work. I was asked if I would be willing to move there on a permanent basis. I did.
Production Supervisor
Hayes Lemmerz Int
Montague, MI
06.2002 - 11.2005
- A world leader in supplying aluminum wheels and suspension components to the automotive industry.
- Maintain a safe and clean environment using the best 5s practices. Monitor hourly and daily production toensure process and quality adherence. Work with engineering to develop process on new product launch. Worked with employee partnering, cross training, top grading and all other areas of new employee development. Worked with HR using win- win strategy to resolve employee grievances.
Education
High School - General Studies
Caledonia High School
Caledonia, MI05-1978
Skills
Yes I have 46 years in the automotive trade I also have has a lengthy stint in supervision this was my Job
I have had a lot of experience in carpentry I can build you a storage shed, a deck, or a gazebo I can then build you a custom set of tables for your living room I can change a light fixture or help you wire your garage or addition on your house I can help you remodel your bathroom plumbing and all Hang and mud the drywall, leave me out when it comes to painting I suck I can lay tile and grout I can shingle your roof and fix the leaks
I have a lot to offer although I am retired I am young at heart and still have a lot to offer
Accomplishments
- Part of the winning team that was awarded the Foundry of the year in 2005. Initiated with engineering a type of insert on the tools that extended tooling life, and created huge savings on extended tool life and new tooling costs. I restructured the U222 finish cell as a continuous improvement project. The results was a 33 percent cut in manning and a 25 percent improvement in production.
- Initiated and introduced a quality procedure that reduced scrap in the department by 30 percent. Initiated improved 5S and safety practices resulting in 70 percent reduction in employee injuries and gain the foundry the best safety record in the plant for the first two quarters of 2006.
SECONDARY TRAINING
- Statistical Process Control - Grand Rapids Community College
- Gating and Cavity Fill Time - NADCA
- Leadership Training for Managers - Dale Carnegie
- Green Belt 6 Sigma - Hayes Lemmerz Training Center
- 7 Habits for Highly Effective People - Hayes Lemmerz Training Center
Timeline
Superintendent
CWC Textron
08.2023 - 04.2024
Cell Leader
Lassonde Pappas
12.2021 - 04.2023
Production Supervisor
GF Linamar
04.2019 - 09.2021
Production Supervisor
Cascade Die Cast
04.2016 - 04.2019
Production Supervisor
Nemak Inc
10.2011 - 04.2016
Production Manager
Feilding Manufacturing
06.2009 - 09.2011
Production Supervisor
Hayes Lemmerz Int
11.2005 - 08.2008
Production Supervisor
Hayes Lemmerz Int
06.2002 - 11.2005
High School - General Studies
Caledonia High School