Christopher Smith
Imperial,MO
Summary
Plant Manager at Tishler Industries, Inc., enhancing production efficiency and reducing costs through strategic process improvements. Skilled in operations management and resource coordination, I foster team productivity while implementing preventive maintenance programs, achieving significant reductions in downtime, and consistently improving product quality.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Tishler Industries, Inc.
04.2001 - Current
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
- Oversaw daily operations of 54,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant.
- Forecasted future production needs accurately, allowing for strategic decision-making regarding staffing levels, equipment investments, and inventory management.
- Maintained quality of product with robust inspections and assessment team.
- Implemented quality control measures to reduce defect rates and enhance product quality consistently.
- Reduced downtime for maintenance by establishing a proactive preventive maintenance program.
- Identified and resolved process and equipment issues to minimize production downtime.
- Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.
- Established positive relationships with suppliers to obtain timely deliveries of materials and products.
- Identified and implemented viable strategies for continuous improvement.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Implemented quality control system to review products against technical specifications and corporate standards.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Aided Design
ITT Technical Institute - Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, MI05-1996
High School Diploma -
Rockford Sr High
Rockford, MI05.1994
Skills
- Plant and warehouse operations
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Production Planning
- Production Scheduling
- Facility Management
- Work Delegation
- Resource Coordination
- Facilities Maintenance
- Project Coordination
- Cost Reporting
- Preventive Maintenance Programs
Timeline
Plant Manager
Tishler Industries, Inc.
04.2001 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Aided Design
ITT Technical Institute - Grand Rapids
High School Diploma -
Rockford Sr High
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