Michael Christopher
Topeka,KS
Summary
Sensible Operations Specialist with a passion for business management, operations and sales. Driven, ambitious and dedicated to managing the flow of the workplace and optimizing day-to-day activities. Over 22 years of strong experience in the Pet Food industry.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Leader
Smucker's Pet Brand
Topeka, KS
03.2000 - Current
- Assigned projects and distributed tasks to team members as per area of expertise.
- Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
- Motivated and empowered team members to build customer satisfaction and loyalty to support retention and growth.
- Recommended and executed improvements for production and product quality.
- Conferred with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
- Utilized coaching and leadership principles to enhance internal and external team dynamics.
- Allocated resources and organized processes within assigned area of responsibility to drive efficiency and productivity.
- Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and development coaching.
Education
High School Diploma -
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS05.1994
Skills
- Overseeing Daily Activities
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Attention to Detail
- Giving Constructive Feedback
- Experience in Leadership
- Shift Scheduling
- PPE Compliance
- Leading Team Meetings
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Team Supervision
Certification
- Forlift Training - 2000-2022
Forklift Trainer Certification
- Complete a Train the Trainer forklift program every 3 years.
Timeline
Team Leader
Smucker's Pet Brand
03.2000 - Current
High School Diploma -
Emporia State University