Christopher Starkes
Summerville,SC
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Antylia Scientific, adept in process improvement and team building. Excelled in enhancing production efficiency and safety, leading to a significant quality uplift. Skilled in equipment maintenance and interpersonal communication, consistently achieving and surpassing production targets. Qualified production supervisor with several years of manufacturing management experience. Skilled in leading cross-training and scheduling efforts. Veteran of overseeing parts orders and record-keeping.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Supervisor
Antylia Scientific
Charleston, SC
06.2022 - 01.2025
- Administered daily progress and performance reports and presented data analyses to senior leadership during daily stand-up meetings
- Managed the weekly workflow and assigned stakeholders duties, and responsibilities to match the production workload compacity
- Identifying inefficiencies and suggesting process improvements in areas that required attention
- Communicated consulting for new employees on how to safely use machinery and follow work procedures
- Ensure strict adherence to safety guidelines is being followed and company standards are being utilized
- Oversee safe use of production equipment and oversee the safe use of production equipment and schedule regular maintenance to ensure optimal performance
Production Lead
Antylia Scientific
Charleston, SC
06.2013 - 06.2022
- Assessed all aspects of the injection molding process, troubleshooting, equipment maintenance, and cycle time
- Analyzed drawings, blueprints, schematics, and electrical code specifications to determine the layout of industrial electrical equipment installations
- Implemented monitoring and reporting of equipment performance, identifying incremental improvements to maximize output and quality, conducting periodic quality checks, and performing general maintenance and repairs on the machine
- Responsible for answering team questions, addressing concerns, and monitoring the quality of their work to ensure compliance with guidelines
- They must communicate sales goals and deadlines clearly to their team while also offering encouragement and identifying areas for additional training or skill checks
- In addition, team leaders may assist management with new team member training
Spinning Technical Specialist
Asahi Kasei Spandex America
Goose Creek, SC
01.2001 - 06.2013
- Collaborated with quality managers, technical service representatives, customer service personnel, and customers to identify issues and comprehend their impact
- Conducted a thorough investigation of customer concerns to determine potential causes and solutions
- Managed safety and environmental protection
- Inspected any potential process safety, environmental, industrial hygiene, and ergonomic risks that may arise in the spinning area
- Performed daily area patrols and preventative maintenance inspections to ensure that all safety and environmental procedures are being strictly followed
- Analyzed feasible alternatives to reduce any potential risks
- Surveyed QA operational reports to assess if any adjustments are required to enhance the current process runnability
- Help guide the process modifications to maintain consistent product quality and ensure process yield efficiencies are maintained
Education
Business Management -
01.1997
High School Diploma -
06-1995
Skills
- Team Building Skills
- Forklift Certified
- Leadership Skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Coaching/Mentoring
- Risk Management
- Motivational Skills
- Self-Motivation
- Assembly and production
- Quality assurance
- Production and processing
- Materials handling
- Schedule management
- Continuous improvement
- Process improvement
- Manufacturing
- Production planning
- Employee leadership
- Standard operating procedures
- Scheduling coordination
- Equipment monitoring
- Audit management
- Production targets
- Inventory management
- Schematic reading
- Mechanical tools
- Power Tools and Equipment
- Blueprint reading
- File and record maintenance
- Documentation and reporting
- Written/Verbal communication
- Preventative maintenance
- Equipment maintenance
- ISO standards
Certification
Electrical Systems Certificate, Trident Technical College
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Production Supervisor - Antylia Scientific
06.2022 - 01.2025
Production Lead - Antylia Scientific
06.2013 - 06.2022
Spinning Technical Specialist - Asahi Kasei Spandex America
01.2001 - 06.2013
South Carolina State University - Business Management,
Summerville High School - High School Diploma,
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