CHRISTOPHER M MCANDREW
Cypress,TX
Summary
Highly experienced, executive level business leader, with a strong background in operations, personnel, change management, and safety, that is looking to assist a company in improving their processes through LEAN and Six Sigma methodologies, continuous improvement, and create a great customer experience through effective and servant leadership.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager – Multi-site
General Plastics & Composites
Houston, TX
03.2020 - Current
- Manage 2 sites, with 6 direct reporting managers, 2 engineers, and 75 hourly employees
- Full P&L responsibilities
- Capital expenditure planning
- Production and Capacity planning
- Quality management
- Development and review of procedures for ISO 9001
- Managing production of epoxy and vinyl ester resin systems, rubber compounding, rubber injection molding, and rubber and phenolic compression and transfer molding
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Identified and implemented viable strategies for continuous improvement.
Owner/President
CK Construction
Cypress, TX
08.2018 - 01.2023
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Founded and managed General Contracting and Remodeling business, growing revenue to $250,000 in first year.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
- Managed large construction budgets for simultaneous projects.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
Manufacturing Manager
General Plastics And Composites
Houston, TX
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Implementation of 5S and Lean Methodologies, and safety program
- Direct movement, storage, and processing of raw materials
- Managed 23 CNC mills and lathes with more than 40 total employees
- Increased Operational Equipment Efficiency from less than 75% to more than 95%
- P&L responsibilities for Manufacturing Division
- Led applicable mechanical design and integrity/reliability issues for static & rotating equipment.
- Changed equipment over to new products to meet customer requirements.
HSE/ Facilities Manager
General Plastics And Composites
Houston, TX
12.2018 - 04.2019
- Completing and managing worker compensation claims
- Emergency Planning and Response
- Job Hazard Analysis (JHA/ JSA) process development
- Managed Safety Program maintaining below 2.5 TRIR
- Management of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and other facility related trades
- Oversaw and managed commercial construction projects
- Maintained inventory and ordered supplies to keep facility resources readily available.
- Supervised staff of 15 in day-to-day activities.
Construction Manager
M/I Homes
Houston, TX
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Manage simultaneous building of up to 25 home sites
- Coach and enforce OSHA requirements
- Lead weekly safety/ community meetings with trades and sales team
- Manage environmental, storm water, and safety reporting
- Read engineered and architectural drawings (structural, electrical, HVAC and plumbing)
- Expert knowledgeable in International Residential Building Code (IRC 2015)
- Maintain highly organized and complex schedules for each individual project
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Established and maintained relationships with vendors to source affordable and high quality materials and equipment for construction projects.
Vice President of Operations and Purchasing
House Of Forgings/ Ironwood Connection
Houston, TX
12.2017 - 05.2018
- Developed and managed 5 individual teams
- Developed SOPs and safety/ training programs
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Researched and evaluated potential suppliers to determine best fits for company needs and to identify cost savings opportunities.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders to create timely and accurate purchase orders.
- Tracked contract performance metrics and reported issues or non-compliance with appropriate stakeholders.
Operations Manager
House Of Forgings/ Ironwood Connection
Houston, TX
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Managing all operational aspects of House of Forgings Operations, Houston IWC operations, and supporting operational teams for IWC in Dallas and Austin.
- Developed new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time by 20%.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Identified and mitigated operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
Division Manager
House Of Forgings/ Ironwood Connection
Houston, TX
12.2016 - 07.2017
- Develop new Safety Rail system from ground up, that is more efficient and functional, both for customers and employees.
- Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
- Enhanced profitability by developing pipelines utilizing marketing and sales strategies.
- Assisted in developing $100,000 in new revenue in first 2 months
- Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
Construction Manager
Ryland/ CalAtlantic Homes
Houston, TX
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Manage simultaneous building of up to 20 home sites
- Lead weekly Safety/ Community meetings with trades and sales team
- Coach and enforce OSHA requirements
- Read engineered drawings (structural, electrical, HVAC and plumbing)
- Applied for and managed building permits
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Established and maintained relationships with vendors to source affordable and high quality materials and equipment for construction projects.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
Director of Operations / General Manager
Ravago Avangard Innovative
Pasadena, TX
05.2010 - 12.2014
- Implementation of 5S, Lean, and DuPont STOP safety program
- Directed movement, storage, processing, and blending of 1.2 million pounds of polymeric materials daily
- Worked directly with EH&S and Quality teams to develop ISO 9001 program
- Oversaw fleet of 15 Class A and Class B pneumatic and van tractor trailers
- Managed 7 departments
- Increased Operational Equipment Efficiency from less than 75% to more than 90%
- Full P&L responsibilities for Manufacturing Division
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit
National Business Development Manager
Avangard Innovative
Houston, TX
10.2007 - 05.2010
- Cold Calling and Warm Calling potential clients
- Built and maintained long term relationships
- Travel 60% of time
- Writing proposals for services and equipment
- Landed and established 52 accounts in two years with value of more than $150 million
- Worked with all levels of management and operations team to develop programs
- Coached and promoted high-achieving sales and account management employees to fill leadership positions with qualified staff and boost company growth.
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
Aviation Ordnance Lead Technician
United States Marine Corps, USMC
MCAS Cherry Point, NC
05.2002 - 05.2006
- Led basic daily military/ ordnance/ logistics operations
- Supervised up to 5 crews during transportation, building, quality inspections, reclassification, and movement of hazardous materials
- Implemented and participated in daily safety meetings
- Responsible for preparing, scheduling, loading, and inspecting 3-5 weekly shipments of hazardous/ explosive materials over the road, air, and water shipments
- Performed 100% accurate inventory of largest US DOD Ground and Air weapons/explosives Packages on United States East Coast
- Maintained operations for aviation ordnance shops, armories and storage facilities.
- Delivered mentorship to personnel, aligning performance, and encouraging career development.
- Honorable Discharge, 2006
Education
Master of Science - Industrial Distribution
Texas A&M University - School of Engineering
College Station, TX05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security And Emergency Management
Grand Canyon University – Colangelo College of Business
Phoenix, AZAssociate of Arts - Business
Lone Star College
HoustonNo Degree - First Aid CPR AED
American HEART Association
Houston, TX11.2022
No Degree - 10-Hour Construction Safety And Health
OSHA Training Institute Education Centers
Houston, TX03.2016
No Degree - Basic Packaging And Shipment of Hazardous Material
US Army Aberdeen Proving Ground
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MDNo Degree - Aviation Ordnance - I Level
MCAS Cherry Point
MCAS Cherry Point, NCSkills
- Experienced Operations Leader
- Six Sigma/ Lean – GREEN BELT
- ISO Compliance
- Construction and Manufacturing Expert
- Proven history of improving operational efficiency
- Project Coordination
- Schedule Management
- Continuous Improvements
Timeline
Plant Manager – Multi-site
General Plastics & Composites
03.2020 - Current
Manufacturing Manager
General Plastics And Composites
04.2019 - 03.2020
HSE/ Facilities Manager
General Plastics And Composites
12.2018 - 04.2019
Owner/President
CK Construction
08.2018 - 01.2023
Construction Manager
M/I Homes
05.2018 - 12.2018
Vice President of Operations and Purchasing
House Of Forgings/ Ironwood Connection
12.2017 - 05.2018
Operations Manager
House Of Forgings/ Ironwood Connection
07.2017 - 12.2017
Division Manager
House Of Forgings/ Ironwood Connection
12.2016 - 07.2017
Construction Manager
Ryland/ CalAtlantic Homes
01.2015 - 12.2016
Director of Operations / General Manager
Ravago Avangard Innovative
05.2010 - 12.2014
National Business Development Manager
Avangard Innovative
10.2007 - 05.2010
Aviation Ordnance Lead Technician
United States Marine Corps, USMC
05.2002 - 05.2006
Master of Science - Industrial Distribution
Texas A&M University - School of Engineering
Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security And Emergency Management
Grand Canyon University – Colangelo College of Business
Associate of Arts - Business
Lone Star College
No Degree - First Aid CPR AED
American HEART Association
No Degree - 10-Hour Construction Safety And Health
OSHA Training Institute Education Centers
No Degree - Basic Packaging And Shipment of Hazardous Material
US Army Aberdeen Proving Ground
No Degree - Aviation Ordnance - I Level
MCAS Cherry Point