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Christine Light

Pensacola

Summary

Reliable Manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. History of 22 years thriving in team-oriented environments. Resourceful and tireless, able to handle all management needs, including budgets, schedules and projects. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. Able to manage goals and team development. Goal-oriented and dedicated to continuous improvement. Always willing to take on any task. Always looking for ways to improve operations and increase team success. Resolve problems tactfully, keeping employees and customers satisfied. Adapt quickly to new needs and policies.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor

Paradigm Parachute and Defense
02.2024 - Current
  • 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.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
  • Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
  • Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures to increase effectiveness.
  • Optimized scheduling to ensure full coverage during peak hours without overstaffing, balancing customer service with cost efficiency.
  • Managed diverse team, promoting inclusive work environment that leveraged individual strengths.
  • Achieved significant improvements in operational efficiency, introducing and enforcing quality control measures.
  • Led successful project completions under tight deadlines, coordinating effectively across multiple teams.

Manager

Marine Electrical Products
06.2021 - 10.2023
  • Managed the Electrical and Shipping department. Responsible for 48 hourly employees that completed the assembly, packing, and shipping of products. I helped design the current schedule the business is using at this time that helped stabilize the business in late 2021. 15 years of leadership without negative reviews in file.

Team Lead of Customs

ACGI
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity. Organized and prioritized incoming work orders and optimized team workflows and resources to handle dynamic demands. Inspected item packaging, labels and barcodes for accuracy. Organized storage areas to maximize movement and minimize labor. Investigated inventory discrepancies to maintain recordkeeping validity. Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
  • Scrap was reduced 54 percent in three months due to implementing a sign off sheet to follow the product through the process up to shipping.
  • The Custom department

Assembly Team Member

Skeeter Products, Inc
09.2017 - 12.2020
  • Minimized errors through effective quality control processes and skilled use of equipment.
  • Inspected line continuously and removed deficient products for rework or reclamation.
  • Produced quality work by following manufacturing instructions and customer specifications.
  • Helped keep line efficient with consistent use of good manufacturing practices.
  • Maintained product quality with visual inspections and physical testing.
  • Boosted team efficiency by learning all roles and rotating through positions.

Manager

Marine Electrical Products
11.2003 - 06.2017
  • Manager for Vac-form department. Daily tasks were scheduling 13 ovens and 4 CNC machines to produce products to other parts of the plant and directly to customers.
  • Worked closely with Engineering Department to keep prints, BOM, database, and raw materials updated.
  • Responsible for yearly Proto updates to materials, molds, and prints to make the next year's products the most efficient.
  • Updated the database with Microsoft Access to keep records of warranty and current parts produced.
  • In charge of storing and organizing the thousands of molds used in production.
  • Supervised teams and provided clear objectives and consistent, performance-oriented policies.
  • Managed paperwork for business operations, personnel files, and legal requirements such as taxes and business permits.
  • Monitored employee work to assess performance and identify knowledge gaps requiring retraining.
  • Demonstrated safety procedures and monitored compliance to protect staff and general public.
  • Organized training for new team members and routine retraining for established employees to keep all associates operating consistently.
  • Prepared schedules and assignments to meet short- and long-term business demands.
  • Kept all paperwork current and compliant with internal standards and legal requirements.
  • Managed daily workloads by organizing effective schedules and delegating tasks.

Education

High school diploma - undefined

Biloxi High School
05.1997

Skills

  • Manufacturing
  • Microsoft Access
  • Visual Basic
  • Assembly
  • Supervising experience
  • Production planning
  • Continuous improvement
  • Mentoring
  • Product management
  • Quality control
  • Leadership
  • Lean

Timeline

Supervisor

Paradigm Parachute and Defense
02.2024 - Current

Manager

Marine Electrical Products
06.2021 - 10.2023

Team Lead of Customs

ACGI
01.2021 - 05.2021

Assembly Team Member

Skeeter Products, Inc
09.2017 - 12.2020

Manager

Marine Electrical Products
11.2003 - 06.2017

High school diploma - undefined

Biloxi High School