CHRISTOPHOR W. CARUTHERS
Lovelady
Summary
Parts/inventory and operations leader with 20+ years ensuring customers and technicians have the right parts/materials on time—without delays. Extensive experience with work order coordination, quotes, invoicing, purchase orders, and providing accurate ETA/ETR updates. Strengths include demand forecasting, inventory controls, audits/accuracy, vendor coordination, and training teams to deliver fast, professional service.
Maintenance professional with proven track record in efficiently managing maintenance operations. Known for ensuring optimal performance of equipment and facilities through effective maintenance strategies. Highly dependable team player with focus on adaptability and result-oriented collaboration. Skills include troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and team leadership.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Enlisted Maintenance Manager
UNITED STATES NAVY
Worldwide
11.2000 - Current
- Parts / Work Orders / Customer Service (Dealership-Transferable Experience)
- Supported customers via phone and email, creating and updating work orders and ensuring accurate scope, parts requirements, and priorities.
- Requested and reviewed work orders for completeness and accuracy; coordinated approvals and routing to keep repairs moving.
- Managed parts coordination from request through completion: tracked ordered/received/issued status and monitored timelines to ensure jobs closed out on schedule.
- Provided clear ETA/ETR updates and proactive follow-up when parts were delayed; communicated alternatives to reduce downtime.
- Prepared quotes, processed invoicing, and generated purchase orders to support service and retail needs; maintained accurate records and documentation.
- Inventory & Accountability Leadership (Enterprise Program – “3M”)
- Managed accountability and execution across 42 work centers, enforcing standards for inventory control, documentation accuracy, and readiness performance.
- Planned and tracked large workloads including 5,231 controlled items and 7,846 scheduled jobs—ensuring materials/parts readiness to prevent delays.
- Improved program performance by 6% through tighter controls, training, and audit readiness; maintained accountability across a 306-person organization.
- Operations Leadership — Downtime Prevention
- Led teams producing 150+ one-off parts and enabling repairs when components were unavailable; prevented delays by sourcing/producing hard-to-find items.
- Delivered $650K+ cost avoidance by reducing outside contractor reliance and keeping operations on schedule.
- Team Development
- Trained and developed leaders and staff (including 50 supervisors and 32 officers during a major maintenance period), improving responsiveness, accuracy, and accountability.
- Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic program initiatives.
Education
Associate of Science - Engineering
Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CASkills
- Inventory control and parts management
- Stock Level Optimization
- Demand Forecasting
- Cycle Counts & Audits
- Inventory Security
- Work Order Intake/Review
- Inventory management
- Job Timeline Tracking
- ETA / ETR Customer Updates
- Quotes
- Invoicing
- Purchase Orders
- Vendor Coordination
- Customer Service (Phone/Email)
- Computer Proficiency
- MS Excel/Outlook/Word/PowerPoint
- Documentation & Recordkeeping
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Timeline
Senior Enlisted Maintenance Manager
UNITED STATES NAVY
11.2000 - Current
Associate of Science - Engineering
Coastline Community College
AWARDS (SELECT)
Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal — multiple awards, Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal — multiple awards