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Christopher Wells

12411 Summer Hill Dr Balch Springs

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

Processing Supervisor

Buzz Ballz Southern Champion
Carrollton
02.2023 - Current
  • Supervised daily processing operations ensuring compliance with safety standards.
  • Trained new team members on equipment and operational procedures.
  • Monitored production flow to maintain efficiency and quality control.
  • Monitored inventory levels to facilitate timely replenishment of materials.
  • Conducted performance evaluations to support team development efforts.
  • Devised safety production and sanitation guidelines to improve overall operations.
  • Reviewed nonconforming products with QA managers to meet daily production schedules.
  • Resolved operational, manufacturing and maintenance problems to minimize production delays.
  • Monitored staff performance to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by monitoring safety regulations and enforcing them accordingly.
  • Performed periodic audits of inventory accuracy utilizing barcode scanning systems.
  • Resolved conflicts between workers efficiently while maintaining a positive work atmosphere.
  • Investigated discrepancies between actual versus expected results based on cost analysis data.
  • Managed employee attendance records ensuring that staff is available during peak periods.
  • Coordinated with other departments such as Quality Assurance and Shipping and Receiving to ensure smooth flow of operations.
  • Ensured adherence to company policies and procedures through proper communication and documentation.
  • Performed minor equipment repairs to keep jobs on task and notified maintenance department of major machinery failures.

Warehouse Manager

Salad And Go Manufacture
Dallas
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Hired, trained and motivated warehouse staff to meet tight schedules and demanding performance targets.
  • Coordinated maintenance on physical condition of warehouse and equipment, routinely assessing each for needed repairs, updates or replacements.
  • Increased productivity through cross-training and thorough training of both current employees and new hires.
  • Provided detailed instructions for job responsibilities, safety protocols and company guidelines to new employees.
  • Trained staff on material handling processes to reduce shipping times.
  • Maximized warehouse efficiency by dispatching crews and coordinating optimal daily schedules.
  • Secured resourcing for materials, equipment and personnel to meet warehouse operational needs.
  • Reviewed inventory sheet against shipments received and alerted manager of discrepancies.
  • Maintained records pertaining to inventory, personnel, orders, supplies or machine maintenance.
  • Oversaw inventory of incoming and outgoing materials based on physical counts.
  • Performed periodic inventory counts to assess inventory system accuracy and integrity.
  • Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.

Raw Material Warehouse Supervisor

Beauty Manufacturing Solutions
Coppell
03.2021 - 05.2022
  • Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace.
  • Trained, mentored and supported high-performing team, providing regular performance review, feedback and coaching in deficient areas.
  • Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
  • Attend meetings with other supervisors and business leaders to plan and guide workflow and operations.
  • Complied with standards and protocol requirements regarding warehouse operations.
  • Evaluated procedures, making corrections and changes to reduce safety issues and meet compliance.
  • Satisfied reporting requirements with timely and accurate logging of daily activities.
  • Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders.
  • Employed first-in-first-out protocols to reduce waste.
  • Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
  • Maintained records pertaining to inventory, personnel, orders, supplies or machine maintenance.
  • Collected stock location orders and printed requests to maintain inventory control.
  • Read computer-generated move tickets, put-away labels to properly move material within the warehouse.
  • Inspected equipment, noted faults and coordinated maintenance actions.

Production Manager

ProTec Laboratory
Quitman
06.2020 - 03.2021

ProTec production sequences to meet production goals.

  • Scheduled staff work assignments, rotations and overtime.
  • Orchestrated equipment set up, operation and break-down.
  • Created SOPs and documented system, planning criteria and procedures.
  • Reviewed key performance indicators and made necessary adjustments to increase production.
  • Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
  • Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput.
  • Provided input for performance reviews and identified areas for additional improvement.
  • Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
  • Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
  • Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
  • Supported audit reviews and initiated corrective actions.
  • Documented batch records for manufacturing process and product history recordkeeping.

Compounding Supervisor

Swiss American CDMO
Carrollton
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 sample 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.

Lead Compounder

Aloe Vera Of America
Dallas
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
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
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

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
  • Food safety
  • Equipment Set-up

Relocation

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Timeline

Processing Supervisor

Buzz Ballz Southern Champion
02.2023 - Current

Warehouse Manager

Salad And Go Manufacture
05.2022 - 09.2022

Raw Material Warehouse Supervisor

Beauty Manufacturing Solutions
03.2021 - 05.2022

Production Manager

ProTec Laboratory
06.2020 - 03.2021

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
Christopher Wells