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CHRISTOPHER CAMPI
Gloucester city,NJ
Work Preference
Summary
Operations Leader experienced in driving efficiency and quality in fast-paced production environments. Delivered smooth and safe operations by empowering teams and fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement. Supported customer satisfaction through strong interpersonal skills, effective multitasking, and a commitment to positive experiences.
Overview
16
16
years of post-secondary education
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Extruder operator
Americhem Engineered Compounds
Swedesboro, NJ
03.2024 - 08.2026
- Operated a twin and single screw extruder to produce low to high temperature plastic with fillers to the customer's standards.
- Monitored production processes to ensure consistency and uphold quality standards.
- Monitored production processes to ensure consistency and uphold quality standards.
- Met changing production needs by replacing screens, dies, and equipment according to manufacturing specifications.
- Achieved faster turnarounds on third shift, surpassing output of other shifts.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot production issues, streamlining workflow.
- Trained new operators on equipment operation and safety protocols to build team competency.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure efficient operation.
- Worked with the safety department to achieve corporate safety goals.
Operations team lead
Seminole wire and cable/ CopperWeld
Pennsauken, NJ
08.2019 - 03.2024
- Supervised daily operations of extrusion and rewind lines for wire and cable manufacturing.
- Resolved operational issues quickly to minimize downtime during production shifts.
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication to enhance operational efficiency and resolve issues promptly.
- Coordinated resources across departments to ensure timely project completion.
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication to enhance operational efficiency and resolve issues promptly.
- Coordinated resources across departments to ensure timely project completion.
- Evaluated staff performance during daily operations and provided feedback and coaching.
Weekend Supervisor
Fresh Realm
Swedesboro, NJ
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Supervised weekend operations in food production facility, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to safety standards.
- Motivated team members during high-stress periods, fostering a positive work environment and maintaining morale.
- Applied expertise in food production and maintenance management to support meal kit assembly line operators during start-up, shutdown, and changeovers.
- I documented and reported all customer paperwork and shift incidents, including injuries, quality concerns, and maintenance issues.
- Maintained adequate supply levels to support uninterrupted operations and prevent shortages.
- Conducted quality checks to maintain product standards and compliance.
- Motivated team members during high-stress periods, fostering a positive work environment and maintaining morale.
Shift Lead
Calavo Growers Inc
Swedesboro, NJ
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Led food production, maintenance management, and cross-functional team efforts in grading, sorting, and labeling avocados and lemons.
- Executed the start-up, shutdown, and changeovers of the labeling and sorting equipment.
- Communicated shift incidents, such as injuries, quality concerns, and maintenance issues, to the production manager.
- Reported shift incidents, including injuries, quality concerns, and maintenance issues, to the production manager for timely resolution.
Lead-man
Puratos
Pennsauken, NJ
07.2012 - 08.2015
- I applied my ability in food production, maintenance management, and cross-functional team leadership to aid the operators of 6 production lines to produce quality ingredients used in the production of Bakery items by our customers.
- Assisted operators in start-up, shutdown, and changeovers for filling team batches, ensuring smooth transitions and operational continuity.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure adequate supply for production needs.
- Trained team members on best practices and company standards to enhance compliance and performance.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Trained team members on best practices and company standards to enhance compliance and performance.
- Offered technical assistance to crew members to enhance performance.
- Facilitated resolution of conflicts between employees over work assignments and job performance, promoting a collaborative work environment.
- I also reported to the production supervisor any shift incidents, such as injuries, quality concerns, or maintenance issues.
Mixer operator / Forklift operator/ Calciner
Georgia Pacific
Camden, NJ
12.2003 - 11.2010
- Returned to work in August 2015, concluded employment in June 2017.
- Operated 7 stories of equipment in continuous and batching modes, leveraging production and maintenance management expertise to produce stucco that consistently met industry standards during start-ups, shutdowns, and changeovers.
- Documented and reported shift incidents, including injuries, quality concerns, and maintenance issues, ensuring adherence to safety and quality protocols.
- Documented and reported shift incidents, including injuries, quality concerns, and maintenance issues, to ensure safety compliance.
- Collaborated with SIN team to achieve VPP status for Camden plant, improving workplace safety and operational standards.
Education
PLDC & BNOC Phase 1 - Cannon Crewman 13B
New Jersey Army National Guard
01.1985 - 01.2001
Skills
- Team leadership
- Equipment operation
- Machine maintenance
- Quality control
- Extrusion process
- Troubleshooting
- Shipping
- Inventory management
- Safety compliance
- Manufacturing background
Timeline
Extruder operator
Americhem Engineered Compounds
03.2024 - 08.2026
Operations team lead
Seminole wire and cable/ CopperWeld
08.2019 - 03.2024
Weekend Supervisor
Fresh Realm
07.2019 - 08.2019
Shift Lead
Calavo Growers Inc
06.2018 - 05.2019
Lead-man
Puratos
07.2012 - 08.2015
Mixer operator / Forklift operator/ Calciner
Georgia Pacific
12.2003 - 11.2010
PLDC & BNOC Phase 1 - Cannon Crewman 13B
New Jersey Army National Guard
01.1985 - 01.2001