CHRISTIAN DRESS
Automotive Crisis Consulting
Seymour,TN
1
Language
15
years of professional experience
Seeking to utilize excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills to complete tasks. Reliable with a good work ethic and the ability to quickly adapt to new tasks and environments.
Work History
Maintenance Technician
9 Months- Diagnosed mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults using diagnostic tools and preventive inspections.
- Calibrated equipment and adjusted systems to maintain compliance with safety and performance standards.
- Documented service findings, repair actions, and parts usage for accurate maintenance records.
- Coordinated with operations teams to prioritize urgent repairs and reduce equipment downtime.
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Replaced worn or broken parts on machines and equipment.
Production Supervisor
1 Year 11 Months- Supervised a team of 20+ workers in the production process by providing guidance and feedback.
- Managed time, manpower and cost records to support production results.
- Monitored employee attendance records and enforced company policies regarding punctuality and absenteeism.
- Maintained accurate records of raw materials used in the manufacturing process, as well as finished goods produced.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols, operating procedures, and product specifications.
- Developed and implemented production schedules and monitored progress of production goals to ensure timely completion.
- Conferred with other supervisors and shift leaders to coordinate operations and activities between departments.
- Wrote and conducted formal performance reviews for production personnel.
- Analyzed data from reports in order to identify areas for improvement in terms of productivity, efficiency, and cost reduction.
Department Lead/Shift Coordinator
2 Years- Created detailed reports on project progress utilizing various software programs such as Excel and Access.
- Trained new team members on company policies and procedures; provided ongoing guidance and support as needed.
- Identified areas needing improvement; recommended changes that led to improved performance standards.
- Collaborated with colleagues across different departments to achieve common goals.
- Ensured compliance with applicable regulations through regular audits and reviews.
- Facilitated communication between departments to ensure smooth transition of projects from one stage to the next.
- Used computer software and systems to enter data and review and draft documents.
- Organized data by creating spreadsheets or other visual aids for easier analysis.
- Drafted and monitored employee scheduling to support effective resource allocation.
Safety Team Leader
3 Months- Advised supervisors regarding best practices for preventing workplace accidents and injuries.
- Developed proactive strategies for addressing potential problems before they became serious issues.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop effective solutions that addressed any identified risks or issues related to safety requirements.
- Reviewed existing policies regularly for effectiveness in promoting an injury-free workplace.
- Performed periodic safety inspections of equipment and facilities to ensure safe working conditions.
- Identified potential hazards in the workplace and developed strategies for eliminating them.
- Mentored team members on proper workplace safety techniques to prevent accidents or injuries.
- Conducted regular safety meetings, training sessions, and drills to ensure all staff understood safety protocols.
- Created detailed records of all reported incidents, including descriptions of events leading up to the incident, damages caused by it, corrective measures taken afterwards.
- Led daily safety walkthroughs to identify hazards and reinforce plant safety expectations.
- Coordinated incident reporting and follow-up actions to support corrective measures and compliance.
- Trained team members on PPE use, safe work practices, and emergency response procedures.
- Monitored production areas for housekeeping issues, guarding concerns, and unsafe
Manufacturing Technician
8 Years 10 Months- Trained new employees on machine operation, safety procedures and work instructions.
- Operated production equipment using current work instructions and station manuals.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, procedures and regulations pertaining to safety, quality control and environmental protection.
- Utilized hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments and test equipment in a safe manner.
- Operated automated assembly machines including loading and unloading parts, making adjustments and performing basic repairs when necessary.
- Collaborated with leads, managers and co-workers to meet production schedules.
- Inspected and maintained machines to reduce downtime.
- Implemented Lean Manufacturing principles such as 5S methodology to improve efficiency of processes.
- Set up and operated production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
- Provided advice and training to other technicians.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Auditing Safety Processes
Team Meetings
Team Communication
Staff Training
Incident Reporting
Training Program Development
Weekly Payroll
Staff Management
Best Practice Implementation
Training and Development
Safe Work Methods
Root Cause Analysis
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Warehouse Operations
Manufacturing Safety
Data Entry
Preventive Maintenance
Mechanical troubleshooting
Mechanical repair
Equipment installation
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Automotive Crisis Consulting
12.2025 - 09.2026Read More
Production Supervisor
Tenneco
01.2024 - 12.2025Read More
Department Lead/Shift Coordinator
Bush Brothers
12.2021 - 12.2023Read More
Safety Team Leader
Bush Brothers
09.2021 - 12.2021Read More
Manufacturing Technician
Tenneco
03.2012 - 01.2021Read More
Southwestern Community
High School Diploma
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