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Christopher Hearndon

Moss Point,MS

Summary

Experienced Plant Manager adept at improving output, maximizing quality and boosting employee satisfaction with hands-on management style. Recognized as effective business manager and motivational leader. Successful manufacturing management career spanning 7 years.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Plant Manager

Chart Industries
10.2020 - 07.2023
  • Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
  • Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
  • Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
  • Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
  • Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations.
  • Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
  • Identified and resolved process and equipment issues to minimize production downtime.
  • Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
  • Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
  • Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.
  • Oversaw daily operations of 375,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant.
  • Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.

Maintenance Manager

Worthington Industries Inc
12.2015 - 10.2020
  • Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
  • Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
  • Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
  • Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
  • Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
  • Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
  • Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
  • Created and submitted detailed reports to highlight maintenance activities and equipment performance.

Maintenance Technician

Taylor Wharton
10.2011 - 12.2015
  • Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
  • Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.

Education

Greene County High School
Leakesville, MS

Skills

  • Continuous Improvements
  • Plant and Warehouse Operations
  • Employee Training
  • Facility Maintenance
  • Cost Reporting
  • Production Planning
  • Employee Performance Reviews
  • Project Coordination
  • ISO Compliance
  • Lean Manufacturing Processes
  • KPI Tracking
  • Regulatory Compliance

Timeline

Plant Manager

Chart Industries
10.2020 - 07.2023

Maintenance Manager

Worthington Industries Inc
12.2015 - 10.2020

Maintenance Technician

Taylor Wharton
10.2011 - 12.2015

Greene County High School

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