Christopher Vaughan
Morrilton,AR
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in production scheduling, inventory management, and quality assurance. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and meet customer deadlines through effective cross-departmental collaboration.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Production, Planning, and Control
Brask Inc.
Sulphur, Louisiana
12.2023 - 04.2025
- Scheduled customer, interplant, and capital jobs, ensuring due dates were met while coordinating schedule changes across departments.
- Collaborated with internal teams on engineering, procurement, inventory management, logistics, and distribution to streamline operations.
- Worked closely with other departments, such as engineering and purchasing, in order to meet customer deadlines while maintaining high levels of quality assurance.
- Set manpower caps for the shop and ensured qualified personnel coverage for production.
- Prepared reports to summarize progress towards key objectives in production planning and control.
Muller Opladen Lead
Brask Inc.
Sulphur, Louisiana
05.2017 - 12.2023
- Operated, programmed, and serviced 6-axis CNC plasma/oxyfuel profiler, ensuring precision and quality in production.
- Liaised with German counterparts on parts, technical issues, and demonstrations, fostering collaboration and problem-solving.
- Programmed using AutoCAD and Fusion 360 for the machine shop when needed.
- Reviewed shop floor and engineering drawings using AutoCAD and scale drawings, verifying accuracy and compliance with specifications.
- Filled in as a qualified combination welder, pipe fitter, machinist, receiving and quality control when needed.
- Heavy lift operator for forklift and all cranes in the four shops.
Nozzle Shop Lead
Brask Inc.
Sulphur, Louisiana
01.2014 - 05.2017
- Managed shop jobs to prioritize tasks and ensure timely completion of work orders, maintaining production schedules.
- Supervised daily operations and workflow in manufacturing environment to ensure efficiency and quality standards.
- Implemented standard operating procedures to improve team performance.
- Trained new team members on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Operated as combination welder, pipe fitter, machinist, and QC as needed, supporting various shop areas while sustaining nozzle shop output.
Combination Pipe Welder/Fitter
Brask Inc.
Sulphur, Louisiana
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Fabricated and assembled pipe systems using various welding techniques.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate installations.
- Conducted inspections to ensure weld integrity and quality standards.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and safely.
- Trained junior welders on best practices and safety procedures in welding operations.
- Welded and worked with stainless steel and various alloys.
Field Welder
Turner Specialty Services
Sulphur, Louisiana
12.2012 - 08.2013
- Operated welding equipment to join metal components for various projects in oil refinery environments.
- Followed blueprints and specifications for precise fabrication of materials.
- Certified operator for scissor and JLG lifts
- Interpreted drawings accurately in order to determine correct size, shape, tolerance levels for weldments.
Parts Manager
Honda of Lake Charles
Lake Charles, Louisiana
04.2006 - 09.2012
- Managed inventory levels for parts and accessories at Honda dealership.
- Oversaw daily operations in the parts department for efficiency.
- Assisted customers in identifying and ordering specific vehicle parts.
- Monitored sales trends to optimize parts stocking strategies.
- Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
Education
Certificate - Welding I,II,III,IV
Associated Builders And Contractors
Sulphur, LA01-2012
High School Diploma -
A. M. Barbe
Lake Charles, LA05-1997
Some College (No Degree) - Engineering
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LASkills
- Production scheduling
- Inventory management
- CNC programming
- Quality assurance
- Safety protocols
- Manufacturing processes
Accomplishments
Brask Inc. Employee of the Year - 2017
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Production, Planning, and Control
Brask Inc.
12.2023 - 04.2025
Muller Opladen Lead
Brask Inc.
05.2017 - 12.2023
Nozzle Shop Lead
Brask Inc.
01.2014 - 05.2017
Combination Pipe Welder/Fitter
Brask Inc.
08.2013 - 12.2013
Field Welder
Turner Specialty Services
12.2012 - 08.2013
Parts Manager
Honda of Lake Charles
04.2006 - 09.2012
Certificate - Welding I,II,III,IV
Associated Builders And Contractors
High School Diploma -
A. M. Barbe
Some College (No Degree) - Engineering
McNeese State University