Christopher COSENZA
Summary
Results-driven Production Supervisor with expertise in safety compliance and inventory management. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through process improvements and team training.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
First Shift Production Supervisor
Airgas Dry Ice
Muscatine, Iowa
01.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily production operations ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinated team schedules to optimize workflow and resource allocation.
- Trained new employees on equipment usage and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce waste.
- Conducted regular quality control checks on finished products for consistency.
Lead Maintenance Technician
Airgas Dry Ice
Muscatine, IA
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Conducted regular inspections of building facilities to identify potential issues or hazards.
- Completed maintenance tasks, including replacement of hydraulic and chemical pumps.
- Monitored inventory levels of spare parts and supplies required for maintenance operations.
- Inspected, replaced and repaired defective parts and completed preventive maintenance.
- Trained staff on proper use of tools and equipment related to maintenance work.
Maintenance Technician
Airgas Dry Ice
Muscatine, Iowa
02.2019 - 01.2023
- Conducted routine maintenance on dry ice production equipment and machinery.
- Inspected facilities for safety compliance and proper functioning of systems.
- Performed troubleshooting on mechanical issues to ensure operational efficiency.
- Documented maintenance activities and repairs in company management systems.
Plant Operator
Airgas Dry Ice
Muscatine, IA
09.2017 - 02.2019
- Operated dry ice production equipment efficiently and safely.
- Monitored machinery for proper operation and identified maintenance needs.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a clean working environment.
- Assisted in training new employees on operational procedures.
Stain Glass Warehouse Associate
Bovard Studio
Fairfield, Iowa
03.2016 - 08.2017
- Managed stock levels and maintained accuracy in inventory records.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments while adhering to safety protocols.
- Inspected incoming goods for quality and accuracy before storage.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the warehouse environment.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Received deliveries, scanned packages, and updated orders in internal database.
Operator
Great Dane
Kewanee, Illinois
01.2015 - 03.2016
- Operated machinery to assemble trailers and components efficiently.
- Monitored production lines for quality and safety compliance.
- Set up tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges and other related parts for use in production operations.
- Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
Plant Operator
Farley and Sather Candy Company
Creston, IA
04.2010 - 03.2015
- Run Packaging Machines
- Strict USDA regulation
- Team lead for Shift
Education
High School Diploma -
Kewanee High School
Kewanee 05-2010
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Production scheduling
- Quality control
- Process improvement
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Cold jet training
- First aid and AED trained
- Respirator and fit certified
Timeline
First Shift Production Supervisor
Airgas Dry Ice
01.2025 - Current
Lead Maintenance Technician
Airgas Dry Ice
01.2023 - 01.2025
Maintenance Technician
Airgas Dry Ice
02.2019 - 01.2023
Plant Operator
Airgas Dry Ice
09.2017 - 02.2019
Stain Glass Warehouse Associate
Bovard Studio
03.2016 - 08.2017
Operator
Great Dane
01.2015 - 03.2016
Plant Operator
Farley and Sather Candy Company
04.2010 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
Kewanee High School