Christopher Wilson
North Vernon,IN
Summary
Accomplished Senior Manufacturing Supervisor specializing in production oversight and workflow optimization. Improved throughput through strategic communication and proactive problem-solving. Expertise in employee development, quality assurance, and compliance cultivates high-performing teams. Success in onboarding, standard work instruction, and cross-functional collaboration strengthens operational outcomes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior supervisor/supervisor/trainer
North Vernon Industrial Corporation
07.2001 - 02.2025
- Directed daily production operations on the manufacturing floor, coordinating work assignments, monitoring workflow, and resolving issues to maintain consistent output quality and adherence to schedules and procedures.
- Monitored employee performance and conduct, provided clear direction and constructive feedback, documented coaching to support development and reinforce adherence to company policies.
- Trained new and existing employees on standard operating procedures, safety practices, and quality expectations through hands-on demonstrations and coaching, building skills and reducing errors during routine production tasks.
- Coordinated with management and departments to communicate production status, addressed equipment or material concerns, and adjusted priorities to align with customer requirements and internal deadlines.
- Conducted regular safety and housekeeping checks in work areas, reinforced proper equipment use and protective measures, and supported compliance with company and regulatory standards.
- Arranged daily shift schedules with supervisors and operators to ensure adequate staffing for operational needs.
lead operator
Enkei America
Columbus, IN
05.1995 - 06.2000
- Monitored equipment settings and adjusted machine operations for stable output.
- Inspected parts for defects and sorted nonconforming product to maintain quality standards.
- Documented maintenance issues and escalated concerns to ensure timely resolution of equipment problems.
- Delegated tasks to team members based upon individual strengths and expertise, leading to an increase in productivity and workflows.
- Coordinated rotation of production lines and daily duties to align with demand and support team objectives.
- Reviewed quality control data and identified areas for improvement.
- Adapted quickly to changing conditions in order to meet customer demands.
Education
High school diploma or GED - Gener
Jennings County High School
North Vernon, IN08-1995
Skills
- Production Scheduling
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Safety Compliance
- Quality Control
- Manufacturing Operations
- Production planning
- Process improvement
- Workflow Optimization
- Performance Monitoring
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Manufacturing
- Safety regulations
- Workflow coordination
- Employee Training
- Workforce training
- Team leadership
- Compliance
- Employee supervision
- Training
- Coaching
- Issue resolution
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Strategic planning
- Report generation
- Operational metrics
- Safety compliance
- Project planning
- Schedule management
- Detail-oriented
- Relationship building
- Communication strategies
- Verbal communication
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving
- Risk management
- Waste reduction
- Workplace safety
- Safety protocols
- Team building
- Employee growth
- Task prioritization
- Team leadership
- Team leadership
- Production scheduling
- Safety audits
- Employee onboarding
- Performance assessment
- Clear communication
- Problem solving
- Coaching
- Conflict resolution
- Creating training content
Timeline
Senior supervisor/supervisor/trainer
North Vernon Industrial Corporation
07.2001 - 02.2025
lead operator
Enkei America
05.1995 - 06.2000
High school diploma or GED - Gener
Jennings County High School