Christopher Copus
Grosse Pointe Woods,MI
Summary
Performance-oriented manufacturing professional with demonstrated skills in enhancing workflows and resource utilization to achieve demanding automotive targets. Hardworking leader and analytical problem-solver with conscientious approach to tackling operations issues. Decisive leader and collaborative team-builder with good planning and multitasking abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Coach
Ford Van Dyke Plant-EMotor Department
07.2021 - 09.2023
- Responsible for working with launch team, production management, and all support groups to ensure customer requirements are met
- Responsible for leading a team of 19 Production Techs and 9 Skilled Trades, including 2 Coordinators
- Responsible for consistently impressing the importance of safety and quality on all employees within the facility
- Support PTME’s as well as Ford Engineering, Vendors, and other contracted staff in tasks to improve processes
- Responsible for payroll, time off entry, and overtime equalization through Workforce One
- Maintain a good working relationship with the UAW committee representatives regarding any Tech/ Trade concerns or issues
- Involved with the launch of the Maverick Hybrid and F-150 Lightning as the 3rd Shift Process Coach
- 5S process methodology implementations on a daily basis as department continues to evolve
Operations Manager
Mastronardi Produce LLC
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Responsible for management of 7 Supervisors, 8 Administrators, and between 60-110 line workers per shift
- Responsible for JIT scheduling modified frequently throughout the shift due to customer needs
- Responsible for disciplinary as well as recognition of work performance issues or going above and beyond expectations
- Responsible for the efficient line assignments to best suit output efficiency
- Improved productivity output by 30%
- Decreased customer rejections from 2.8% to 1.2%
- Assisted in implementation of RedZone efficiency software as well as being responsible for driving continual improvement
- Daily consistent communication and collaboration with Receiving, Shipping, Quality, and Inspection Departments
Production Supervisor
Fiat Chrysler
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Responsible for Managing 266 Unionized operators and 28 Team Leaders
- Responsible for disciplinary action
- Responsible for payroll and scheduling
- Responsible for inventory control
- Responsible for creation of Kaizens, 5S projects, and TWTTP/HERCA
General Operations Manager
SMS Technical Services, LLC
11.2017 - 02.2019
- Responsible for Managing Polishing, Maintenance Department
- Backup to Nickel, Roll Shop, and Trucking Managers
- 5S Champion
- Safety Coordinator
- Inventory Control for all incoming and outgoing product
Production Manager
SMS Technical Services, LLC
04.2015 - 11.2018
- Supervise a team of 37 employees in a union environment
- Track and maintain factory inventory, manage customer deadlines, & evaluate job performance of employees
- Balance labor hours in Global Shop & ADP software while implementing new 5S manufacturing standards
- Implemented new Environmental Compliance/Improvement team as a member of the Plant Safety
CNC Machinist/Machine Operator/Vendor Liaison
Ultra-Sonic Extrusion Tool & Die
08.2011 - 03.2015
- Operated multiple CNC Machines during shifts including the Blanchard Grinder
- Interrupted reading prints to accommodate customer specifications
- Specialized in wood finishing’s and bench work
- Main point of contact for various vendors and suppliers
- Managed database of steel inventory controls
Education
No Degree - Business Administration
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MISkills
- Communication skills
- 5S
- Warehouse experience
- Supervising experience
- Microsoft Office
- Team Management
- Microsoft Excel
- Payroll
- Forklift
- Customer Service
- Organizational skills
- Supply Chain Management
- Microsoft Word
- Manufacturing
- Leadership
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Precision measuring instruments
- Assembly
- Machining
- Cross-functional coordination
- Lean methodology
- Team facilitation
- Workflow Analysis
Timeline
Process Coach
Ford Van Dyke Plant-EMotor Department
07.2021 - 09.2023
Operations Manager
Mastronardi Produce LLC
11.2019 - 07.2021
Production Supervisor
Fiat Chrysler
02.2019 - 11.2019
General Operations Manager
SMS Technical Services, LLC
11.2017 - 02.2019
Production Manager
SMS Technical Services, LLC
04.2015 - 11.2018
CNC Machinist/Machine Operator/Vendor Liaison
Ultra-Sonic Extrusion Tool & Die
08.2011 - 03.2015
No Degree - Business Administration
Central Michigan University
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