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Christopher Overstreet

Green Cove Springs

Summary

Results-driven business professional with over 9 years of manufacturing experience. Demonstrated expertise in leadership, time management, and customer service. Known for reliability, knowledge, exceptional organizational skills, and effective team player. Recognized for outstanding communication abilities, team development, and relationship building within the industry.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Value Stream Manager

Kaman Aerospace
10.2024 - 02.2025
  • Led the strategic direction and continuous improvement efforts in a high-performance aerospace manufacturing environment.
  • Successfully mentored and developed a team of 8 salaried cross-functional value stream team members, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Facilitated workshops to identify bottlenecks and streamline production workflows across multiple departments.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to align product development with operational capabilities and constraints.
  • Led cross-functional teams to optimize value streams and enhance operational efficiency.

Value Stream Manager

Kaman Aerospace
04.2024 - 10.2024
  • Proficient in Lean principles, including 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping to streamline workflows and eliminate waste.
  • Strong background in production scheduling and planning to ensure alignment with capacity, demand, and deadlines.
  • Experienced in ensuring compliance with quality standards, maintaining strict adherence to safety, and regulatory guidelines.
  • Skilled in inventory management, ensuring efficient stock levels while minimizing waste and obsolescence.
  • Ability to analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions based on Data-driven insights.
  • Proven track record in driving organizational change, managing transitions, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Strong leadership skills to manage and motivate teams, fostering collaboration and a shared focus on achieving operational goals.
  • Experienced in coaching and mentoring employees, encouraging skill development and accountability in fast-paced environments.

Production Supervisor

Kaman Aerospace
12.2022 - 04.2024
  • Responsible for leading a team of 70+ workers to meet production schedule and standards in accordance with the organization’s policies and SOPs.
  • Fostered a culture that prioritized safety first through leading by example and holding the team accountable to the safety standards.
  • Leveraged critical thinking skills to partner with team members and outside service providers to solve business critical errors avoiding large financial impact.
  • Led production team in the process of building 87 Sikorsky Blackhawk Helicopter cockpits averaging $600k per unit.
  • Successfully partnered with multiple departments throughout the organization to drive production metrics by building cohesive relationships.

Training and Continuous Improvement Supervisor

Bacardi
10.2021 - 12.2023
  • Assisted with the development and implementation of our strategy deployment process using the OGSM model for the site of Jacksonville.
  • Lead initiative to design and deploy Daily Direction Setting meetings for all production lines and shifts.
  • Working directly with department leads and supervisors to identify training needs and opportunities.
  • Helped develop new onboarding program to give new hires an exciting and knowledgeable experience along with a better understanding of the business.
  • Create and assist with training curriculum for positions throughout Jacksonville operations.
  • Scheduled and delivered ongoing training courses geared towards talent development throughout the organization.
  • Appointed global subject matter expert for our internal career development course.
  • Developed Bacardi product knowledge program for new hires to better understand the many different products Bacardi owns.

Human Resources Business Partner

Bacardi
10.2018 - 10.2021
  • Consults with management team and front-line supervisors to provide HR guidance when appropriate.
  • Works closely with management team and hourly workforce to improve work relationships, improving moral, and increasing productivity and retention.
  • Responsible for full cycle recruitment from the interview stage through onboarding.
  • Helped develop new onboarding program to give new hires an exciting and knowledgeable experience along with a better understanding of the business.
  • Site lead for benefits to include new hire enrollment, liaising with Senior Benefits Manager on all changes, leading open enrollment, and vendor invoice payment and reconciliation.
  • Assists international employees with expatriate assignments and working directly with our Global Mobility team.
  • Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to management team which includes career development, corrective actions, and coaching.
  • Partners with internal and external council on legal matters as needed or required.
  • Company certified Talent Development lead for the site of Jacksonville.
  • Payroll systems experience with both UltiPro and ADP.
  • HRIS system experience with Workday.

Production Supervisor

Bacardi
07.2016 - 10.2018
  • Responsible for leading a team of 60 workers to meet production schedule and standards in accordance with the organization’s policies and SOPs.
  • Directly responsible for one bottling line and line crew on both first and second shift, while indirectly responsible for remaining four bottling lines.
  • Led both first and second shift.
  • Assisted with SMED projects to help reduce changeover times.
  • Assisted with implementing a lean manufacturing program to include Self Directed Team initiative, Daily Direction Setting meetings, improved KPI tracking, and 90-day plans.
  • Worked directly with maintenance and planning teams to coordinate down time as well PM and CM times on my respective bottling line.
  • Assessed performance and delivered regular performance conversations with my direct reports.
  • Handled employee issues in a timely and fair manner as they arose.

Part Time Supervisor

United Parcel Service
05.2015 - 07.2016
  • Supervised a group of up to 15 employees to monitor accuracy and quality while loading trailers.
  • Manage, plan, organize, and direct all employees assigned.
  • Applied leadership and analytical skills to execute company and personal goals.
  • Demonstrated and instructed how to safely lift, lower, and slide packages that typically weighed 25-35 lbs. and may weigh up to 70 lbs.
  • Oversaw the docking and unloading of trailers to maximize efficiency and unloading speeds.

Amphibious Assault Crewman/Crewchief

United Sates Marine Corps Reserves
12.2009 - 05.2015
  • Worked as a team in the daily operation and maintenance of 12 amphibious combat vehicles.
  • Ensured vehicle maintained a high state of operational and combat readiness.
  • Supported mechanics and technicians during preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on heavy equipment and communications gear.
  • Achieved the rank of Sargent, earned Good Conduct Medal and received an honorable discharge.

Pro Shop Attendant

Eagle Harbor Golf Club
07.2007 - 11.2008
  • Assisted customers with tee time reservations and check-ins while providing excellent service to the members and guests.
  • Build strong rapport and maintained positive relationships with patrons.
  • Handled cash, credit card transactions, and point-of-sale systems.
  • Monitored and restocked inventory in the pro shop as well as conducting regular inventory checks and reporting discrepancies.
  • Handled high-pressure situations during peak times and tournaments.
  • Ability to use critical thinking skills for problem solving and conflict resolution.

Golf Cart Attendant

Eagle Harbor Golf Club
12.2006 - 07.2007
  • Maintained a positive and welcoming attitude while assisting members and guests.
  • Ensured efficient cart availability during peak times while also maintaining cleanliness and organization of staging/storage areas.
  • Supported the pro shop with additional duties when needed.
  • Cleaned and restocked all carts while performing thorough checks on cart safety and functionality.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

Skills

  • Analytical and problem-solving
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Interpersonal and customer service
  • Conflict resolution
  • Operations management
  • Effective communication
  • Change management proficiency
  • Extensive experience leading/working on teams and collaborating across departments

Timeline

Senior Value Stream Manager

Kaman Aerospace
10.2024 - 02.2025

Value Stream Manager

Kaman Aerospace
04.2024 - 10.2024

Production Supervisor

Kaman Aerospace
12.2022 - 04.2024

Training and Continuous Improvement Supervisor

Bacardi
10.2021 - 12.2023

Human Resources Business Partner

Bacardi
10.2018 - 10.2021

Production Supervisor

Bacardi
07.2016 - 10.2018

Part Time Supervisor

United Parcel Service
05.2015 - 07.2016

Amphibious Assault Crewman/Crewchief

United Sates Marine Corps Reserves
12.2009 - 05.2015

Pro Shop Attendant

Eagle Harbor Golf Club
07.2007 - 11.2008

Golf Cart Attendant

Eagle Harbor Golf Club
12.2006 - 07.2007

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

University of Central Florida

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