Christopher Long
Hiddenite,NC
Summary
Results-driven production professional with focus on meeting high standards and delivering measurable outcomes. Known for effective team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic settings. Expertise in process optimization and quality control, ensuring reliable, high-quality production.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Inspector
Pur Thermal
1720 Tate Blvd SE, Hickory, NC 28602
10.2025 - Current
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Updated quality control records and reports.
- Operated and maintained testing equipment.
- Removed imperfect products from shipment line.
- Recommended changes to assembly and production lines based on repeat product issues.
- Used calipers and micrometer measuring instruments.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Collaborated with production teams to resolve quality issues promptly.
- Utilized measuring tools and equipment to assess product specifications accurately.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Assembled components accurately according to specifications
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance and compliance
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
- Boxed, labeled, and Pack parts for the orders togo out.
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
- Continuously checked products for quality assurance according to guidelines.
- Clean parts so they can be presser tested.
Supervisor and Machine Operator
Unitape
620 Reese Dr. SW, Conover, NC 28610
01.2020 - 10.2025
- As a Supervisor, I insured that the employees did there jobs safely and correctly.
- Made sure the order meet quality stander. Before being rapped and banned. To be staged for trucks to going out.
- I made sure the orders were ready and shipped out on time.
- I loaded trucks and unloaded trucks as they would arrive.
- I keep track of inventory.
- As a Machine Operator, I made sure the material meet quality stander of the customers.
- I loaded and unloaded the machine up to 17 times a day. To meet the orders needed.
- I was forklift operator.
- I did the supervisor and machine operator for 4 years. Both at the same time.
Production Manager
Carolina Core
Closed Down
12.2016 - 01.2020
- Oversaw production schedules to meet customer demands and optimize workflow efficiency.
- Mentored staff on best practices for equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Coordinated with supply chain partners to ensure timely delivery of materials and resources.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- I managed the new and recycle cores that was be run everyday.
- I drove a box truck everyday to make delivers to the customer.
Production Supervisor
Unitape
620 Reese Dr. SW, Conover, NC 28610
11.2011 - 12.2016
- I was the Supervisor of water block for 3 year and Supervisor for production and water block for 1 year. A total of 4 years as a supervisor.
- As Supervisor for water block, I ran orders to the spec the customers of the order.
- We cut the material and respooled on to cores for the customers.
- As Production Supervisor, I ran orders of steel role and cut them down to the customer spec.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks
Shipping Lead, Production Packer and Inspector
Saint Gobain
2651 Penny Rd., Claremont, NC 28610
09.1996 - 02.2009
- I work shipping for 6 years. 5 of the 6 years I was a Warehouse Specialists. ( Lead Person)
- As a Warehouse Specialist, I ran a 23 man crew. I loading 30 plus trucks a day.
- I ran the docks for 3 years with no shipping errors.
- After 6 years I moved to Production. Were I spent 7years as a Packer an Inspector and a Machine Operator.
- I was packing and inspecting material as it came off the line.
- I have to do quality check ever 15 minutes.
- I ran the machine were we did quality checks every 30.
- The quality check consisted 6 test.
62B Construction Repair
United States Army and North Carolina National Guard
United States
01.1994 - 01.2003
- Military Training
Education
High School Diploma -
Bunker Hill High School
Claremont, NC05-1994
Skills
- Quality inspections
- File management
- Visual inspection
- Quality control tools
- Safety trained
- Product inspection
- Blueprint reading
- Test equipment calibration
- Quality control
- LOTO certified by OSHA
- Leadership skills
- Time Management
- Basic Computer
- Fast Learner
- Forklift operator experience
- Word processing
- Attention to detail
- Good manufacturing practices
Timeline
Quality Assurance Inspector
Pur Thermal
10.2025 - Current
Supervisor and Machine Operator
Unitape
01.2020 - 10.2025
Production Manager
Carolina Core
12.2016 - 01.2020
Production Supervisor
Unitape
11.2011 - 12.2016
Shipping Lead, Production Packer and Inspector
Saint Gobain
09.1996 - 02.2009
62B Construction Repair
United States Army and North Carolina National Guard
01.1994 - 01.2003
High School Diploma -
Bunker Hill High School