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Christopher A. Spinale

Christopher A. Spinale

Katy

Summary

Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Alcon, driving operational excellence and continuous improvement in molding engineering. Proven track record in managing multi-million dollar budgets and fostering team development. Expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies and client relationship management, resulting in significant cost reductions and enhanced productivity.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Manager Molding Engineering & Tooling

Alcon
Houston
09.2021 - Current
  • Leads engineering department initiatives (safety, quality, compliance, productivity, & cost)
  • Lead, motivate and mentor team of 1 manager, 14 engineers & 35 technicians through process design, procurement, implementation, to meet & exceed business demands
  • New Product Introduction (NPI)
  • Cross departmental collaboration & communication
  • Process Optimization
  • Development and management of annual department budgets +10M
  • Development of long-term strategic business plan
  • Project Management oversight
  • Manage Capex budget +20M annually
  • Manage & Execute Capital Appropriation Request
  • Supplier management, MSA, SOW, MMA contract development
  • Team building/personal development/engagement/accountability
  • Builds and maintains manufacturing metrics
  • Procedure development (SOP, MOP)
  • Drive Continuous Improvement reducing COGS

Manufacturing Manager

Igloo Products Corp.
Katy
12.2017 - 09.2021
  • Ensure associate Safety through OSHA compliance, with goal of ZERO recordable
  • Culture building around PEOPLE FIRST mindset!
  • Succession planning, conduct reviews of employee performance with the goal of FTE advancement, utilizing associate talent at maximum
  • Drive and guide Continuous Improvement within three departments housing over 110 operational molding machines using lean manufacturing to determine and decrease bottlenecks in process
  • Build, lead, engage and motivate a team of 12 manufacturing supervisors and approximately 500 hourly & agency associates
  • Effectively manage multiple budgets exceeding 10 million annually
  • Assume direct responsibility for production efficiency and attainment
  • Strategic Staff Planning
  • Sourcing of equipment and raw materials related to process
  • Responsibility of meeting/exceeding customer demand
  • Design and implement new processing practices while promoting Lean Manufacturing
  • Review and approve engineering designs and engineering cost savings projects
  • Generate SOP’s and Visual work instructions for new processes
  • Lead RCA (root cause analysis) and drive action to cost effective solutions
  • Report daily with Director of Operations concerning people, quality, delivery, and cost.
  • Relentless search/analysis/implementation of cost savings projects to improve EBITD contribution

General Manager

Gulf Coast Composites/Tri Contracting
Cypress
11.2003 - 03.2017
  • Company Overview: Gulf Coast Composites is a privately-owned plastics manufacturing facility that provides composite lumber & reprocessed plastics. Tri Contracting is a privately-owned commercial company owned & operated by the same stakeholders & within the same facility.
  • Responsible for managing and directing the operations of the plastic lumber manufacturing facility
  • Effectively manage a staff of 5-30 employees, dependent on business need
  • Responsible for making hiring & disciplinary decisions, as well as training all production staff
  • Handle all human resources activities including onboarding, employee relations, & conflict resolution
  • Oversee quality and ensures that facility operations are running efficiently & timely
  • Ensure all plant operations are cost effective & within budget
  • Partner with the Owner to create S&OP
  • Led R&D initiatives
  • Implement new processes and designs to streamline products, equipment & overall operations, resulting in cost reduction and increased production rates
  • Develop & maintain relationships with new & existing clients; leads client meetings & handles client needs
  • Assist with business development and outside sales, as well as pricing negotiations
  • Create estimates and presents bid proposals to clients
  • Create/Manage supply chain for all business needs
  • Oversee compliance with all aspects of EH&S
  • Gulf Coast Composites is a privately-owned plastics manufacturing facility that provides composite lumber & reprocessed plastics. Tri Contracting is a privately-owned commercial company owned & operated by the same stakeholders & within the same facility.

Education

Process Technology Apprentice -

Blinn

Lean Six Sigma Certificate -

Texas A&M Engineering Extension

Skills

  • Operations & production management
  • Plastics Processing/Manufacturing
  • Safety & OSHA compliance
  • Cost analysis on production
  • Material & equipment procurement
  • Research & development experience
  • Product development experience
  • Client relationship management
  • Business development & outside sales
  • Account management
  • Kronos
  • Workday
  • Visuant
  • Maximo Inventory
  • Veeva Vault
  • Microsoft Office
  • Oracle
  • Excel
  • Lean Six Sigma
  • SAP Concur
  • SAP
  • Data Integrity
  • Leadership GPS
  • Coaching and developing employees
  • Coaching for Result
  • Civil Treatment
  • CPR & First Aid
  • RJG Scientific Molding Essentials
  • RJG Scientific Molding Systematic
  • RJG Scientific Molding EDART
  • RJG Scientific Molding Decoupled
  • Process Technology Apprentice
  • Lean Six Sigma Certificate
  • Extruders
  • Grinders
  • Shredders
  • Desiccant dryers
  • Gravimetric blenders
  • Pneumatic conveying equipment
  • Chilled water system
  • Inline saws
  • Pullers
  • Hydraulics
  • Process monitoring software
  • Forklifts
  • Boom lifts
  • Scissor lifts
  • Track mobile
  • Backhoes
  • Excavators
  • Skid steer
  • Overhead cranes
  • Hand tools
  • Basic welding

Professional Skill Summary

Operations & production management, Plastics Processing/Manufacturing, Safety & OSHA compliance, Cost analysis on production, Material & equipment procurement, Research & development experience, Product development experience, Client relationship management, Business development & outside sales, Account management

Equipment Knowledge And Certifications

Kronos, Workday, Visuant, Maximo Inventory, Veeva Vault, Microsoft Office, Oracle, Excel Lean Six Sigma, SAP Concur, SAP (limited use), Data Integrity certification, Leadership GPS (Competitive Solutions Inc.), Coaching and developing employee’s certification, Coaching for Result certification, Civil Treatment certification, CPR & First Aid Certified- 2019, RJG Scientific Molding Essentials Certification, RJG Scientific Molding Systematic Certification, RJG Scientific Molding EDART Certification, RJG Scientific Molding Decoupled Certification, Process Technology Apprentice Certification (Blinn), Lean Six Sigma Certificate (Texas A&M Engineering Extension), Extruders: (pelletizing, injection molding, blow molding, profile molding, flow mold), grinders, shredders, desiccant dryers, gravimetric blenders, pneumatic conveying equipment, chilled water system, inline saws, pullers, hydraulics, process monitoring software (Edart,Copilot), forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, Track mobile, backhoes, excavators, skid steer, overhead cranes, all hand tools & basic welding

Volunteer Experience

  • The Brook Church, Tomball, TX, Volunteer within the following areas: Student Ministry, Blue Crew Facilities, Cares Outreach Program, Discipline Now Student Program & VBS Vacation Bible School Program
  • Reach Youth Global, Cypress, TX, Volunteer within Houston area for community outreach
  • Depelchin Children’s Services, Houston, TX
  • The Green Team, Houston, TX, Growing a culture of waste reduction to drive a sustainable future

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited

Affiliations

  • Motorcycles
  • Church
  • Family

Timeline

Sr. Manager Molding Engineering & Tooling

Alcon
09.2021 - Current

Manufacturing Manager

Igloo Products Corp.
12.2017 - 09.2021

General Manager

Gulf Coast Composites/Tri Contracting
11.2003 - 03.2017

Process Technology Apprentice -

Blinn

Lean Six Sigma Certificate -

Texas A&M Engineering Extension

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