Christopher K Wade
Tolono,IL
Summary
Results-driven professional with strong background in process management and optimization. Adept at driving initiatives, enhancing operational efficiencies, and fostering team collaboration. Known for adaptability, reliability, and keen focus on achieving outcomes. Skilled in project management, continuous improvement, and stakeholder communication.
Knowledgeable process owner with solid background in managing end-to-end processes and driving efficiency improvements. Proven track record of implementing strategic initiatives that streamline operations and enhance productivity. Demonstrates effective process optimization and problem-solving skills.
Offering strategic mindset and collaborative approach to process improvement, always ready to learn and grow within this dynamic environment. Contributes to operational excellence by quickly adapting to new methodologies and technologies. Ready to use and develop skills in data analysis and workflow management.
Process management professional, well-versed in optimizing workflows and implementing improvements that align with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and strong commitment to achieving measurable results. Brings expertise in process mapping and continuous improvement, with proven ability to adapt to changing environments.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Dinners Base Camp Process Owner – Interim APM
Kraft-Heinz
03.2015 - Current
- Currently the Dinners Basecamp Process Owner and Interim APM for the Dinners Department
- Focused on driving safety, quality, and delivering our production goals utilizing KHMS
- Responsible for leadership development, motivating the crew, improve department safety standards, Reduction of quality holds, improving line performances, review manning numbers and reducing OT, improve Changeover efficiencies, improve sanitation effectiveness, Decrease employee turnover, improve employee engagement, solve problems to the root cause and implement action plans to eliminate future reoccurrence, interviewing and hiring of new employees across all three shifts, working cross functionally with other departments to assist in any challenges they may have
- Goals – Continue to challenge myself, Grow as a leader, and help develop others to be great leaders in all aspects of Life
- I want the Dinners department to be the flag-ship department of this plant!
- Prior role – Dinners Basecamp CI-Lead
- Objectives - Employee Leadership, Training of new positions/new hires, Reporting for pounds per labor hour, overtime forecasting, overtime tracking, Give / Gets preparation’s and presentations, Monitoring / Adjusting payroll, updating LPR, Motivating fellow employees, Waste reduction, Hold reduction, Reworking holds, Reduce consumer complaints, Assist line lead on hitting line goals & targets and help to Maintain a safe work environment for all employees
Principal, Co-Owner and Installer
TV/Stereo Install (A Division of Vibez Performance Car Audio)
12.2012 - 12.2015
- This is a separate division of Vibez
- We advertise our services thru Vibez, word of mouth and previous customers
- We specialize in custom A/V installation, Whole house audio, control 4, Whole house lighting, automation and security
- Reason for Leaving: Left this business to focus on Kraft full time
Principle, Co-Owner, Manager
Bradley’s II
07.2008 - 03.2014
- Employee management, training, scheduling, networking with city officials, advertising, planning events, scheduling events, managing the bar, cash management, bill paying, payroll, inventory, ordering supplies, security, cleaning, lawn care and snow removal
- Reason for Leaving: Due to the down turn in the economy, the business was struggling
Principle, Owner, Manager
Vibes Performance Car Audio
10.2001 - 01.2013
- As owner and principal of the business I hired and trained all my employees
- Responsible for employee management, scheduling employees, networking with city officials, advertising, planning events, scheduling installs, was responsible for the design and development of the event Car Wars in Champaign which ran from 2001 to 2015, managing the business, cash management, bill paying, payroll, inventory, and ordering supplies
- Reason for Leaving: I turned the management of the company over to Cliff Williams in 2010 so I could focus on my new business, Bradley’s II
- Cliff eventually purchased the company from me in 2013
Manager Car Audio Department
Good Vibes
11.1996 - 10.2001
- Ensured the smooth running of the car audio department, advised and assisted customers with what components they needed to purchase to suit their needs and desires, excellent customer service, and install
- Reason for Leaving: Bought the car audio department and opened Vibez Performance Car Audio
Freezer Picker
Super Value
09.1995 - 11.1996
- Picked grocery orders in the freezer as per invoice, stacked orders on dock for loading and delivery to stores
- Reason for Leaving: Left to go to work Good Vibes as it was more in line with my career choice
Education
No Degree - Engineering
Parkland College
Champaign, ILSkills
- Operational excellence
- Customer focus
- Data-driven decision making
- Workflow design
- Performance metrics analysis
- Process documentation
- Business process mapping
- Report generation
- Project requirements
- Operational objectives
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Excellent communication
- Customer service management
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Operational efficiency
- Effective communication
- Operations management
Timeline
Dinners Base Camp Process Owner – Interim APM
Kraft-Heinz
03.2015 - Current
Principal, Co-Owner and Installer
TV/Stereo Install (A Division of Vibez Performance Car Audio)
12.2012 - 12.2015
Principle, Co-Owner, Manager
Bradley’s II
07.2008 - 03.2014
Principle, Owner, Manager
Vibes Performance Car Audio
10.2001 - 01.2013
Manager Car Audio Department
Good Vibes
11.1996 - 10.2001
Freezer Picker
Super Value
09.1995 - 11.1996
No Degree - Engineering
Parkland College
Similar Profiles
Monica PrasannanMonica Prasannan
R&D Technologist at HEINZ WATTIE'S (KRAFT HEINZ)R&D Technologist at HEINZ WATTIE'S (KRAFT HEINZ)
Nurul Lutfia CandraNurul Lutfia Candra
System Implementation Specialist at The Kraft Heinz Company - PT. Heinz ABC IndonesiaSystem Implementation Specialist at The Kraft Heinz Company - PT. Heinz ABC Indonesia
Jody MalamJody Malam
Material Handler at KrafT-HeinzMaterial Handler at KrafT-Heinz
Quinn ShannonQuinn Shannon
Budtender at NueraBudtender at Nuera
Matthew SharickMatthew Sharick
District Manager at Power Distributing LLCDistrict Manager at Power Distributing LLC