Christopher Walk
Greenfield,OH
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Proess Engineer
Kenworth Trucking
03.2023 - Current
- Provided technical assistance to production team when issues arose.
- Reviewed processes, identifying areas requiring improvement.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify, prioritize and eliminate process losses.
- Participated in project reviews to enable ongoing status tracking and reporting.
- Analyzed critical line data to make recommendations for improvement.
- Created process simulations to test operational outcomes without causing service disruptions.
- Met weekly with team members to discuss project implementations and alleviate any issues.
- Prepared scope of work documentation for use in project planning
- Managed third-party contractors, inspecting completed work and ongoing efforts to confirm quality and adherence to prescribed guidelines.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process changes.
- Monitored and optimized production processes to increase throughput and improve quality.
- Led root cause analyses to identify and address problems in industrial production.
- Created and implemented project plans for new or improved industrial processes.
Paint Defect Analyst
Leadec
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Identified and resolved problems through root cause analysis and research.
- Performed system analysis, documentation, testing, implementation, and user support for platform transitions.
- Recommended process improvements to continually identify, analyze and fix constraints and challenges.
- Queried databases for information needed for report processing.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Maintained inventory and ordered supplies to keep facility resources readily available.
- Coordinated with vendors and contractors to arrange services and repairs to be completed on time and to desired quality levels.
- Validated results and performed quality assurance to assess accuracy of data.
- Researched and adopted new technologies to add value to existing offerings.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- Collect daily defect counts on Chassis on inspection deck.
- Sent out weekly reports with total defect counts and averages.
- Completed weekly particle counts in multiple location in the paint facility.
- Generated a weekly report to identify areas of high particle counts and recommendation for increased cleaning or improve the filtration of air supply systems.
- Maintained a defect library by using various samples and photographs.
- Trained in the proper techniques of paint defect collection including cutting of the various paint layers.
- Directed Leadec management to focus cleaning efforts in specific area depending on visual audits and particle counts.
- Trained in the industry standards of Paint thickness gauges usage, Adhesion testing, color checks, and cure checks.
Equipment Operator
Red Collar Pet Foods
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
Paint Supervisor
Greenfield Products
07.2013 - 10.2021
- Effectively allocated tasks during high-traffic times to keep operations running smoothly and employees focused.
- Assigned daily operational duties to team outlining day-to-day goals and priorities.
- Assisted personnel with suggestions and recommendations to resolve problem.
- Monitored employee performance to maintain quality and compliance with job standards.
- Researched issues to obtain appropriate answers to customer inquiries.
- Performed system analysis, documentation, testing, and implementation of various process improvements of paint system
- Recommended process improvements to continually identify, analyze and fix constraints and challenges.
- Validated results and performed quality assurance to assess accuracy of data.
- Researched and adopted new technologies to add value to existing offerings.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
- Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.
Shift Supervisor
A&E Powder Coating
01.2003 - 07.2013
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Conducted shift inspections to evaluate operational activities and implement timely resolutions for diverse concerns.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clark Shawnee
Springfield, OH05.1993
Skills
- Regulatory Standards
- Mechanical Engineering
- Process Flow Analysis
- Lean Environments
- Improvement Tracking
- Continuous Improvement
- Root Cause Analysis
- Quality and Reliability Objectives
- New Process Implementation
- Process Development
Timeline
Proess Engineer
Kenworth Trucking
03.2023 - Current
Paint Defect Analyst
Leadec
01.2022 - 03.2023
Equipment Operator
Red Collar Pet Foods
11.2021 - 12.2021
Paint Supervisor
Greenfield Products
07.2013 - 10.2021
Shift Supervisor
A&E Powder Coating
01.2003 - 07.2013
High School Diploma -
Clark Shawnee
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