Christopher Ripple
Pleasureville,KY
Summary
Seasoned professional with a strong background in operations management, lumber inspection, and industrial production. Recognized for quality control, safety enforcement, and team coordination. Focused on reliable performance, process improvements, and customer-ready results.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Goodfellow INC
La Grange, Kentucky
03.2021 - 07.2026
- Directed the operations and logistics of a multi-million dollar business.
- Managed daily operations for large staff across multiple departments, ensuring seamless workflow.
- Directed Goodfellow Inc. wood distribution operations across warehousing, transportation, and inventory control.
- Developed staffing plans and training programs, establishing performance expectations for operations teams.
- Guided subordinate managers and supervisors with leadership and direction.
- Oversaw inventory levels to maintain optimal stock availability, supporting operational efficiency.
- Responded promptly to emergency breakdowns at any time during shift hours.
- Installed new pumps, compressors, boilers and other mechanical systems.
- Ordered necessary parts and supplies from catalogs and suppliers to support maintenance operations.
- Repaired machines, equipment or structures using tools or equipment.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues through thorough visual inspections and the use of test instruments.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform the required maintenance services.
- Conducted inventory audits to prevent stock discrepancies.
- Performed inventory checks to determine restocking needs.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory and shipments.
- Documented receipts, employee hours, and inventory movement.
- Coordinated logistics for inventory movement between locations.
- Inspected finished products for defects, dimensions, and surface quality across production lines.
- Reviewed corrective actions and rechecked products after process adjustments.
- Performed first article inspection on incoming raw materials.
- Identified areas for improvement in existing processes, procedures, and equipment.
- Ensured that all products met customer requirements prior to shipment.
- Enforced safety policies, PPE use, and hazard control procedures.
- Trained employees on emergency response and safe work practices.
- Led toolbox talks covering workplace risks and prevention steps.
- Maintained safety records, permits, and compliance documentation.
- Maintained records of all safety-related incidents and created reports detailing corrective actions taken.
- Unloaded incoming items from trucks and rail cars and transported materials to the staging area.
Kiln Operator/Lumber Inspector
Northland Corp.
La Grange, Kentucky
01.2016 - 03.2021
- Monitored temperatures and humidity levels during kiln runs.
- Adjusted burners, vents, and airflow settings for stable operation.
- Maintained detailed records of production, material usage, and firing temperatures to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Inspected products for quality assurance during firing to identify defects and ensure adherence to specifications.
- Adjusted controls to change machine settings, reducing errors in finished products.
- Calculated quantity of material to be loaded into furnaces, following specifications.
- Sorted lumber by grade, species, and quality for shipping preparation.
- Monitored stacking, storage, and handling practices to protect lumber condition.
- Trained new inspectors on grading rules and safety procedures in lumber yards.
- Verified that lumber was properly labeled with grade stamps prior to shipment.
- Identified lumber grades according to industry guidelines and specifications.
- Performed visual inspections of lumber production lines to identify issues or problems with the process.
- Inspected lumber for defects, such as knots and splits, to ensure quality standards were met.
- Investigated customer complaints regarding product quality and grading to implement corrective measures and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Recorded process readings and shift log details.
Education
Welding
Diamond Oaks Vocational
Cincinnati, OH05-1996
Skills
- Operations management
- Supply chain management
- Logistics coordination
- Inventory control
- Operations oversight
- Preventive maintenance
- Quality assurance
- Regulatory compliance
- Operational efficiency
- Staff training
- Team coordination
- Problem solving
Timeline
Director of Operations
Goodfellow INC
03.2021 - 07.2026
Kiln Operator/Lumber Inspector
Northland Corp.
01.2016 - 03.2021
Welding
Diamond Oaks Vocational