Christopher Oberhaus

• Managed day-to-day business operations.
• Enhanced customer relations by consistently delivering shipments according to schedule and quickly addressing any concerns.
• Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
• Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
• Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
• Completed preventive maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles.
• Assessed financial reports and statements regularly to update processes and operations for greater profitability.
• Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
• Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
• Inspected vehicle and equipment before and after every trip to monitor routine wear and identify larger maintenance issues.
• Assessed vehicles in fleet, identifying those requiring immediate repair work and minor maintenance.
• Fostered strong professional network and partnership building skills to connect with quality leads.
• Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
• Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
• Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
• Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
• Communicated with dispatchers and other office personnel to handle two-way updates and adjust daily schedules.
• Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
• Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
• Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
• Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
• Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
• Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.
• Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
• Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
• Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
• Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
• Coordinated efficient routes for optimal delivery scheduling and maximum daily performance.
• Managed efficient unloading of freight, inspected merchandise, and documented customer concerns for supervisor.
• Answered roadside assistance calls for tows and other vehicle support.

• 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.
• Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
• Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
• Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
• Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
• Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
• Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes.
• Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
• Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
• Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
• Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
• Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.

With over five years of experience in the aviation industry, I am a passionate and dedicated production supervisor at Donaldson, a leading manufacturer of aircraft components. My core competencies include coaching, training, and scheduling of assembly technicians, as well as ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency standards. I am motivated by the mission of delivering innovative and reliable solutions for the aerospace market, and I bring diverse perspectives and experiences from my background in aviation education and research and development projects.

As a production supervisor, I lead and mentor a team of technicians in performing complex and advanced assembly of aircraft components according to engineering drawings, specifications, and instructions. I coordinate with production control on daily, weekly, and monthly targets and expectations, and I facilitate the development of skills of junior technicians in support of a training matrix. I also contribute to finding complex solutions for research and development projects, using my skills in reading and interpreting blueprints, illustrations, and specifications. I am proud of the quality, teamwork, and accountability culture that I create and support at Donaldson.

• Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining, and motivating employees.
• Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of employees.
• Adhered to established policies and standards to safely complete projects.
• Monitored and enforced safety measures to mitigate hazards.
• Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
• Monitored spare parts inventory and addressed shortages with purchasing personnel.
• Tested components and systems to evaluate performance and identify concerns.

• Properly completed work reports for each field visit.
• Diagnosed errors and determined proper solutions.
• Performed annual service visits and completed preventive maintenance on systems.
• Trained and supported new hires resulting in better understanding of process flow and safety procedures.
• Managed on-site and off-site installation, repair, maintenance, and test tasks.
• Produced extensive service reports.
• Safely operated company to travel to service sites.

• Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
• Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
• Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
• Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
• Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
• Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
• Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
• Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.

• Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
• Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
• Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
• Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
• Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

• Completed physical inventory counts each month.
• Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
• Communicated with carrier representatives, arranging for special deliveries and shipment receipts.
• Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
• Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
• Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
• Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
• Supported reporting, accounting and recordkeeping staff with accurate updates regarding shipment information.
• Partnered with representatives from different carriers to arrange materials shipments.
• Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
• Requisitioned new supplies and maintained storage areas for smooth department operations.