Christopher Griffin

• Streamlined operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.
• Analyzed data trends to inform strategic decision-making processes, driving long-term business success.
• Established best practices for project management, ensuring timely completion of projects within scope and budget constraints.
• Evaluated current systems and processes, recommending upgrades or enhancements as needed for optimal performance.

• Develop, manage, and facilitate the Continuous Improvement initiatives and strategy for Operations
• Streamline project flow by optimizing scope of work documentation for project planning efforts and vendor management.
• Improved productivity by 5% leading cross-functional continuous improvement teams each with goals laddering up to corporate objectives.
• Reduced end of line defect rate by 81% utilizing DMAIC, root cause analysis, and other lean manufacturing tools to identify and prioritize activities.
• Increased team engagement through group trainings and individual coaching on adopting new processes, root cause analysis, and Lean Six Sigma tools and ensure sustainability of past CI projects and focus on standardization and adoption of improved processes.

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• Increased market offerings through development and commercialization of 40 new SKUs, 60 new ingredients, a new product line, and line capability maps from lab trials to production scale, utilizing key members of cross-functional teams, risk assessments, and shelf life analysis.
• Sourced new equipment for efficiency improvement and organoleptic quality sustainment as demand scales.
• Designed and execute test plans for development projects, shelf life extension, qualitative analysis, and production output for new ingredients or process flows.
• Transitioned process flow from 2,000 sqft to a 40,000 sqft facility, while respecting nutritional, operational, and costing guardrails.
• Qualified initial onboarding program for junior-level tech role.
• Assisted various departments with change by communicating new improvement plans and expectations.
• Provided technical feasibility assessment/perspectives related to new product development.
• Enhanced operational efficiency and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
• promoted continuous improvement by developing and implementing performance improvement strategies and justification of hiring a CI specialist.
• Increased customer satisfaction by developing and enhancing personnel work instructions with photos and storyboards to clear up confusion and boost performance.
• Gave consult of industry best practices regarding labeling and packaging.

• Engaged with business units to identify employee opportunities.
• Identified and managed execution of initiatives to improve employee experience.
• Anticipated stakeholder needs and used influencing approaches to contribute to success.
• Coordinated and supervised staff and continuously evaluated performance.

• Directed daily operations with focus on attainment of key business metrics, cost efficiency, continuous improvement in processes, and safety for entire business unit across assigned shift to achieve goal of first run quality.
• Boosted productivity by 9% through direction, preparation and implementation of training programs and initiatives (Total Productive Maintenance and Autonomous Maintenance).
• Overcame obstacles and variables to maintain production efficiency, meet deadlines and achieve high levels of profitability.
• Identified and executed new productivity opportunities to help facility meet annual operating plan.
• Investigated and implemented ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and cost reduction.
• Maintained and communicated daily productivity and shipment reports for all departments.

• Supported department administrators in managing school relationships with state agencies, providing information necessary to complete forms and reports for official review.
• Supported athletes in athletic performance by averaging 2 new items per month through collaborative menu planning with nutritional staff, recipe trials, and staff training.
• Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and increase efficiency in different areas.
• Improved top line by increasing use of facility and frequency of various athletic teams utilization through consistent menu updates, engagement opportunities, and monthly themed meals and expanded offerings.
• Resolved athlete complaints and nutritional staff concerns by facilitating conversations between all stakeholders to determine operational weak points and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinated and organized all restaurant bread and snack inventory.

• Managed 4 teams across 200,000 sq ft. production space and coordinated with cross functional team to address product development issues and daily operational needs.
• Reduced input cost measures after through deep dive in operational bottlenecks.
• Monitored and evaluated teams, identifying and targeting opportunities for improvement.
• Followed test protocol for development of new products for company’s largest client.