CHRISTOPHER BLANKENSHIP
Upland,CA
Summary
Adaptable and resourceful production supervisor passionate about improving production success with good planning and problem-solving abilities. Successful in avoiding delays, downtime, and errors with expert leadership and hands-on management. Well-versed in 6S implementation and ongoing maintenance. Quality leader with proven success in organizing workflows and coordinating resources to meet challenging goals. Industrious professional and resourceful problem-solver with persistent approach to tackling operational concerns. Good decision-making and team-building abilities with open and clear communication style.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Vpet plastics
Fontana, California
12.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered materials as needed to maintain production operations.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed by all personnel in the production area.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
Production Supervisor
Honeyville Grain
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
03.2017 - 10.2021
- Increased productivity by improving processes to remove bottlenecks
- Managed personnel needs, including setting schedules and tracking time for accurate payroll
- Achieved and maintained departmental, plant, and company goals for safety and quality
- Kept quality levels high with quick corrections of identified production problems
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily demands and handle challenging projects
Warehouse Supervisor
Honeyville Grain
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Coached, trained, and mentored warehouse employees in important protocols and practices
- Kept team in compliance with SOPs by maintaining training matrix and documentation
- Maintained high degree of visibility and access to shipping, receiving, and packing room employees to quickly respond to any need
- Created and maintained important daily reports used by warehouse and operations team members
Production Worker
Gruma Mission Foods
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
07.2013 - 03.2017
- Contributed to shipping efficiency by keeping products moving between stations
- Used, stored, and mixed hazardous chemicals according to MSDS handling instructions
- Moved heavy loads with forklifts, overhead cranes and hand trucks
- Set up, calibrated and continuously adjusted production equipment to achieve the desired production speed and material flow
Education
High School Diploma -
Ganesha High School
Pomona, CASkills
- 6S implementation
- Audit management
- Materials handling
- Housekeeping oversight
- Employee training
- Microsoft Word
- Written communication
- Subject Matter Expert SME
- HACCP
- Allergen Control
- Production targets
- Continuous Improvement
- Schedule Management
- Training and mentoring
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Worker Training
- Line maintenance
- Waste Reduction
- Employee leadership
Additional Information
Subject Matter Expert SME, HACCP, Allergen Control
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Vpet plastics
12.2021 - Current
Warehouse Supervisor
Honeyville Grain
09.2019 - 10.2021
Production Supervisor
Honeyville Grain
03.2017 - 10.2021
Production Worker
Gruma Mission Foods
07.2013 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Ganesha High School