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Christopher Wells

12411 Summer Hill Dr Balch Springs,Texas

Summary

Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Willing to learn and become a valuable asset to your company excited to begin new challenges with a successful team.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Blending Manager

Buzz Ballz Southern -Champion
Carrollton, TX
02.2023 - Current
  • Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
  • Troubleshot issues that arose during production batches, identified root causes, and made necessary adjustments accordingly.
  • Collaborated with laboratory personnel to evaluate finished products for conformance to quality standards before release into inventory.
  • Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure sufficient raw materials were available for upcoming batches.
  • Documented nonconformances found during audits or inspections according to company policies.
  • Managed inventory levels to meet demand without overstocking, reducing waste.

Compounding Supervisor

Swiss American CDMO
Carrollton, TX
03.2017 - 05.2020
  • Supervised a team of fifteen to twenty five employees using standardized work audit sheets to do daily checks of team members in order to make sure that they are following standardized work procedures.
  • Trained new employees as well as conducted yearly performance reviews.
  • Oversaw the compounding department by taking a leadership role with employees and ensured that finished goods were produced in a safe and efficient yet timely and compliant manner meeting all FDA, GMP, ISO, OSHA, contract customer, and SAP policies.
  • Reconciled batch tickets of raw materials at the end of each run.
  • Motivated workers to enhance production quantity while maintaining high production standards at the same time.
  • Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
  • Prepared daily work schedule for pre-weigh and compounding department.
  • Maintained weekly schedule board for compounding department.
  • Attended company wide weekly schedule meeting.
  • Oversaw the cleaning department by delegating duties that ensured all equipment was cleaned and sanitized prior to use.
  • Pulled samples and performed analytical testing.
  • Directed warehouse personnel by assigning daily work duties.
  • Inventory management and cycle counts.
  • Verified compounding and cleaning log book to make sure that all equipment was properly logged.
  • Conducted investigation on assigned nonconformances that was caused by compounding department.
  • Ensured samples were pulled for micro testing and given to QC for the remaining of its testing.

Retail Merchandiser

Acosta Retail Services
Dallas, Texas
01.2019 - 08.2019
  • Read orders to obtain item numbers and located merchandise in bins or on shelves.
  • Coordinated seasonal merchandise changes and updates in line with fashion trends and consumer demand.
  • Conducted regular audits of store inventories and restocked shelves as needed.
  • Reorganized sales floor to promote sales, displaying high demand products in prime locations.
  • Readied merchandise for sales floor by marking items with identifying codes and accurate pricing.
  • Trained new merchandising staff on best practices and company policies.
  • Implemented planograms with precision to maintain brand consistency across stores.
  • Displayed promotional material such as signs and banners.
  • Inspected stores regularly for proper stocking and display of products.
  • Rotated products from stockroom out to department sales floor according to seasonal plans, promotional schedules, and style rotation plan.
  • Used company provided mobile technology to perform basic job functions.
  • Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.
  • Conducted regular store visits to ensure compliance with merchandising standards.
  • Stocked shelves, racks, and bins with new or transferred merchandise.

Lead Compounder

Aloe Vera Of America
Dallas, TX
06.2016 - 03.2017
  • Assisted Compounding Supervisor/Manager in training of current and new personnel.
  • Helped in the development's of new compounding procedures and processes.
  • Operated processing equipment along with washing, sanitizing, and setting up necessary equipment for manufacturing drinks and cosmetic batches.
  • Signed batch records and tank cards to verify that the procedures were followed correctly.
  • Identified incorrect prepared batches and informed the supervisor as well as helped with corrections.
  • Verified paperwork before batches are released to production
  • Implemented lean manufacturing practice.
  • Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
  • Gave SOP daily training during shift startup meeting.
  • Assigned daily work schedule for compounding shift.
  • Inspected all equipment prior to shift to ensure that all equipment was cleaned and ready for use.
  • Pulled retention sample at end of the batch cycle and recorded data in quality lab book.

Lead Bulk Operator

Mizkan America
Dallas, TX
08.2014 - 03.2016
  • Supported bulk operations as an operator.
  • Filled in occasionally as bulk manager to complete assigned tasks in his absence.
  • Created, maintained, and prioritized work schedules to meet manpower needs for production and sales forecast.
  • Ensured adherence to applicable quality and manufacturing standard.
  • Troubleshoot product quality issues while providing technical assistance to subordinates in resolution of problems.
  • Wrote certificate of analysis for shipments along with completing required reports on a daily basis.
  • Responsible for Food Quality safety and legality.
  • Prepared batches for bottling line and bulk tanker shipments to make sure that all equipment remains 100% compliant with the city of Dallas.
  • Operated and preformed routine cleaning on air scrubber system to help maintain good air quaintly to be 100% compliant with the city of Dallas.
  • Operated and maintained filtration system to keep product with in specs as well preformed maintenance if needed.
  • Created Transfer orders and bill of lading for outbound shipment.
  • Operated and maintained waste water system to ensure all water is treated and pass testing before being released to the city of Dallas waste water treatment facility.
  • Preformed analytical teasing on product before it is released for use in Production department.
  • Loaded tankers for shipment,as well as unloaded inbound tankers.

Production Cell Supervisor

Acuity Brands Lighting
Irving, TX
04.2011 - 08.2014
  • Directed the hourly workforce to ensure production efficiencies are met and safety is practiced.
  • Responsible for training new employees or replacements as well as troubleshooting and supervising any problem issues that may arise during the shift.
  • Maintained production QDIP boards, reports, and work area.
  • Assured compliance with quality standard requirements outlined by plant regulations which implement manufactory 5's practice participating in kaizen events to better plant operations.
  • Read and understood design specifications, blueprints and manufacturing directives.
  • Maintained workflow by monitoring the steps of processes and observed equipment and personnel.
  • Maintained quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
  • Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
  • Addressed employee and production issues to determine and implement optimal resolutions, preventing wasted resources and maintaining schedules.
  • Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.

Education

Diploma -

East Laurens High School
East Dublin, GA
1989

Skills

  • Microsoft office
  • Excel
  • SAP policies
  • Oracle Network system
  • Proven Leadership skills
  • Customer Service Oriented
  • Quick Learner
  • Team Player
  • CGMP and GDP
  • Leadership skills
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Personnel Performance reviews
  • Quality control
  • Process improvement
  • Relationship development
  • Administrative support
  • Inventory management
  • Communications
  • Team management
  • Operational improvement
  • RFI Scanners
  • Mechanical troubleshooting
  • Data recording
  • Problem solving capabilities
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time and Priority Management
  • Scheduling
  • Equipment Set-up

Relocation

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Timeline

Blending Manager

Buzz Ballz Southern -Champion
02.2023 - Current

Retail Merchandiser

Acosta Retail Services
01.2019 - 08.2019

Compounding Supervisor

Swiss American CDMO
03.2017 - 05.2020

Lead Compounder

Aloe Vera Of America
06.2016 - 03.2017

Lead Bulk Operator

Mizkan America
08.2014 - 03.2016

Production Cell Supervisor

Acuity Brands Lighting
04.2011 - 08.2014

Diploma -

East Laurens High School

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