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CHRISTOPHER GALAVITZ

Flowery Branch,Ga

Summary

Dynamic Plant Manager at Versa-Gard with a proven track record in process improvement and cost reduction. Achieved a remarkable inventory reduction of over 90% while enhancing customer service and ensuring OSHA compliance. Skilled in production planning and problem-solving, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence in manufacturing environments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Plant Manager

Versa-Gard
Flowery Branch, Ga
04.2014 - Current
  • Facilitated customer support by providing ship dates, tracking information, and troubleshooting on-site installations.
  • Reduced inventory discrepancies from over 10,000 to less than 1,000 through effective oversight and analysis.
  • Onboarded new vendors to enhance supply chain efficiency and reliability.
  • Conducted weekly inventory reviews and reordered supplies based on comprehensive reports.
  • Supervised production schedules to ensure consistent quality and timely delivery.
  • Collaborated with engineering to redesign products, eliminating need for three additional assemblers.
  • Implemented lifting devices to significantly reduce back strain and fatigue among staff.
  • Ensured facility compliance with relevant codes and safety standards.
  • Planned and coordinated maintenance activities for the facility.
  • Analyzed current production processes to identify areas of improvement.
  • Monitored plant performance metrics, such as throughput, quality, cost, and safety.
  • Performed root cause analysis on any process failures or customer complaints.

Production Engineer - Manufacturing Supervisor

The Craft-Art Company
Atlanta, Ga
04.2007 - 04.2014
  • Reviewed incoming orders and collaborated with customers to ensure accurate specifications.
  • Created CAD-based shop drawings for production efficiency.
  • Advised sales teams on technical reviews and warranty claims.
  • Managed material procurement and inventory effectively.
  • Established and maintained consignment inventory program with largest vendor.
  • Reduced owned inventory from $100,000 to $10,000 while decreasing raw material waste by 5%.
  • Scheduled jobs according to customer needs and monthly production goals.

Education

Grade and High School -

General Brown High School
Dexter, NY

College Prep Diploma -

West Hall High School
Flowery Branch, Ga

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Process improvement
  • Production planning
  • Material requirement planning
  • Cost reduction
  • OSHA compliance
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Problem solving
  • Continuous improvement
  • Quality assurance
  • Strong mechanical ability
  • Facilities maintenance
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Problem-solving
  • Safety management

Hobbies and Interests

  • Repairing and restoring desirable cars
  • Building and re-finishing personal use furniture

Timeline

Plant Manager

Versa-Gard
04.2014 - Current

Production Engineer - Manufacturing Supervisor

The Craft-Art Company
04.2007 - 04.2014

Grade and High School -

General Brown High School

College Prep Diploma -

West Hall High School

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