Christopher Fleischman
Middlefield,OH
Summary
Proactive and experienced Production Manager with a track record of anticipating needs and making effective adjustments to schedules, materials, and workflow. Possessing over 19 years of expertise, ready to bring hands-on, knowledgeable, and resourceful leadership to a company in need. Decisive and effective manager skilled in leading cross-functional teams to meet customer demands and deadlines. Consistently exceeded production, revenue, and quality standards throughout my career as a Manufacturing Manager and Supervisor through determination, leadership and cross-training abilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Printing Manager
Graphic Packaging International
Solon, OH
05.2021 - 10.2024
- Supervised production team, keeping production schedules on track to meet tight deadlines.
- Conducted root cause analysis investigations to identify areas for improvement in manufacturing processes, leading to increased efficiency and fewer defects.
- Fostered strong relationships with external vendors and suppliers, ensuring timely deliveries of raw materials needed for seamless production operations.
- Set product standards, examining samples of raw products and processing tests, to monitor quality of finished products.
- Oversaw the installation and commissioning of two 10 million dollar assets, A K&B Black press and a BOBST Asitrade Masterflute. Was praised by the OPEX Director for the smoothest installation and startup of a printing press in the company.
Production Supervisor
Graphic Packaging International
Solon, OH
02.2019 - 05.2021
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed team of 65 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
Production Manager/Supervisor
Snyder's-lance Inc.
Ashland, Ohio
05.2013 - 02.2019
- Training and development of a Processing Coordinator, Line Coordinator and meeting production and safety goals while minimizing equipment downtime.
- Overseeing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift production teams and leaders, and reporting to the plant manager.
- Developed and implemented cost controls and other expense reduction measures. As well as managed continuous improvement initiative to drive gains in quality, and output.
- Recommended and executed quality improvements for production and product quality.
Production And Sanitation Team Leader
Kraft Foods Group
Springfield, MO
12.2010 - 03.2013
- Team Leader in DInners production department that required the training of Work Team Coordinators, leadership of 75 hourly associates, department sanitation and startup requirements, Safety training and coordination.
- Participated in the Lean/Six Sigma pilot program training as well as performing a Kaizen event in the pilot department.
- Copied, logged and scanned supporting documentation, verifying data integrity and accuracy.
Production Supervisor
Schreiber Foods Inc.
Logan, UT
01.2005 - 04.2010
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and of good quality.
- Set production throughput record of 2675lbs/hour and maintained 110% performance above throughput commitment.
- Guiding teams of 20-70 hourly partners to meet and exceed production goals, leading in profitability and quality customer service.
- Tested products for functionality and quality.
Education
Delta Company Section Leader/Squad Leader
United States Army
Fort Campbell, KYBachelor of Science - Biology
The University Of Findlay
Findlay, OH1996
Skills
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Conflict resolution
- Skilled in Excel
- Strong verbal communication
- Self-motivated
- Team leadership
Timeline
Printing Manager
Graphic Packaging International
05.2021 - 10.2024
Production Supervisor
Graphic Packaging International
02.2019 - 05.2021
Production Manager/Supervisor
Snyder's-lance Inc.
05.2013 - 02.2019
Production And Sanitation Team Leader
Kraft Foods Group
12.2010 - 03.2013
Production Supervisor
Schreiber Foods Inc.
01.2005 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The University Of Findlay
Delta Company Section Leader/Squad Leader
United States Army