Christopher Bedell
**** **** ***** ~ Hazelwood, MO 63042
314-***-**** Home *********@*****.***
MANUFACTURING PROFESSIONAL
Management ~ Quality Control ~ Negotiations
Versatile and adaptable leader with demonstrated ability to inspire
excellence, teach, and persuade. Strategic and analytical thinker with
exceptional project management and oral and written communication skills.
Superior listening skills and ability to foster effective relations at all
organizational levels. Possesses expertise in:
( Machine Set-up ( Motor Controls ( Blueprint
Reading
( Microsoft Office ( Pneumatic/Hydraulics ( Surface
Plate Inspection
( PLCs ( Bridgeport/Lathes ( Various measuring
devices
CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Planned, organized, and directed production operations to meet
schedules and objectives within work area at 97% efficacy.
Served on department safety team that enacted training / awareness
programs reducing accidents 50% within work area.
Implemented TQMS and JIT programs, which fostered 90% employee
participation.
Developed and implemented training program for new employees and
organized members of Quality Circle program. Reduced accidents by 75%
and die and tooling damage by 80%.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FORD MOTOR COMPANY, ST. LOUIS & KANSAS CITY, MO 08/1993 -
06/2010
Team Leader
. Organized and directed daily operations within work area.
. Served on department safety team that tracked awareness programs.
. Oversaw numerous auto production lines, assembling parts and
components using pneumatic and electric tools.
MCDONNELL AIRCRAFT COMPANY, ST. LOUIS, MO 01/1990 -
03/1992
Machine Operator
. Set-up and operated various machines within machining department using
tools, blueprints, control charts, and measuring devices.
. Expedited parts and materials to various work areas, using forklift
and hand-held devices to input data into computer systems.
HUSSMANN CORPORTATION, ST. LOUIS, MO 03/1982 -
01/1990
Production Supervisor
. Planned/scheduled daily operations for 25 to 50 person work section
within Sheet Metal Department.
. Operated Shears, CNC punch press, forming press, welder, spot welder,
metal finisher, and lay out.
EDUCATION
ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, ST. LOUIS, MO
Certificate of Completion in Industrial Maintenance Training
Completed two years of Coursework towards Business Administration Degree
VATTEROTT COLLEGE, ST. LOUIS, MO
Certificate of Completion in Electrical Mechanics and Maintenance