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CHRISTOPHER PRUITT

Gaffney,SC

Summary

I pride myself with having a very strong work ethic. Dependability, safety, and cooperation as part of a team are essential qualities that have helped me reach goals both independently and cooperatively throughout my career.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Manufacturing Associate

Timken Co
Gaffney, SC
10.2010 - Current
  • Provide leadership, safety huddles and coordinate the manning and scheduling of 4 individual production lines.
  • Provide safe and appropriate tooling and materials, for 2 associates to safely and efficiently operate and change over production lines.
  • Order materials and abrasives using SAP on computers
  • Provide decision making with any conflicting scheduling of product(s).
  • Perform Safety audits, 5-S audits, and production line changeover clear sheets.
  • Setup and troubleshoot machines and gages.
  • Perform quality visual checks and assure associates perform them as well.

Production Supervisor

Toray
Duncan, SC
08.2024 - 03.2026
  • Oversaw daily production operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
  • Led a team of operators, fostering collaboration and enhancing workflow efficiency.
  • Implemented process improvements, reducing downtime and increasing overall productivity.
  • Trained new staff on machinery operation and safety protocols, promoting a culture of continuous learning.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, providing feedback to enhance team effectiveness and morale.
  • Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
  • Monitored daily wastewater treatment flows for our facility. Responded to upsets or mechanical issues in that process as well

Production Technician

Toray
Duncan, SC
09.2020 - 08.2024

•. Performed daily shift check sheets for line cleaning to maintain proper efficiency for our machines to function sufficiently.

•. Worked with several co-workers to maintain production from our Spinning machine, and to produce the best quality product, in the safest methods possible.

•. Worked in a control room environment to help maintain our system of chemicals and batches of polymer as well as follow, and respond to trends of those specific tasks.

•. Worked with an MES program on our computer to coordinate our product and help keep track of our quality of product and store it in specific areas

• Worked with team leaders in Safety leadership meetings to help 5S and improve on issue in our facility to help build a safer environment.

Brick mason

Benton Masonry
Gaffney, S.C.
03.2000 - 09.2007
  • Lay quality brick, block and rock on various types of job(s)
  • Attend daily safety huddles.
  • Use Masonry saws.
  • Build scaffolding.
  • Perform lockout/tag out on scaffolding.

Education

GED - undefined

Gaffney High School
Gaffney, SC
10.1999

Skills

  • Strong leadership skills
  • Very mechanically inclined
  • Precise decision making and troubleshooting
  • Knowledgable with Lean and continuous improvement
  • Flexibility
  • Dependability
  • Equipped to work in any diverse environment
  • Strong communication skills

Certification

Physical/Chemical Wastewater license (D)

Timeline

Production Supervisor

Toray
08.2024 - 03.2026

Production Technician

Toray
09.2020 - 08.2024

Lead Manufacturing Associate

Timken Co
10.2010 - Current

Brick mason

Benton Masonry
03.2000 - 09.2007

GED - undefined

Gaffney High School