Christopher A. Kline
Wyoming, MI 49519
abh7wh@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
Motivated professional with background in scheduling, process/manufacturing
engineering, and project and safety management seeks an entry to mid-level
position in a engineering or safety management environment, where
experience in process planning, lean manufacturing improvement, program
creation, and training and compliance is valued.
Summary of Qualifications
. Experienced in the creation of SOP's (standard operation procedures)
. Experienced in schedule and process planning, incorporating level-
loading and time management techniques
. Familiar with AS9100B, ISO9001:2008,and ISO14001 requirements
. Familiar with International Trade and Arms Regulation (ITAR)
requirements, policies, and maintenance training
. Familiar with Michigan Occupational Safety & Health Act (MIOSHA) as
well as national OSHA requirements for general industry
. Proficient in #D modeling software's: Catia V5, Soild Works, Pro-E,
Auto CAD and Unigraphics
. Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of productivity software
Employment History
G&K Services - Grand Rapids, MI 11/2009 - 07/2010
Production Manager
. Supervises over 25 production employees
. Monitors and evaluates efficiencies and creates improvement procedures
for needed production areas and/or employees
. Leads improvement projects throughout the plant incorporating lean
principles for increased production efficiency
. Maintains trend reports, labor rates and schedules for safety training
and preventative maintenance
. Created an inventory management plan for real time inventory which
lead to a major cost/time savings
Paragon Die and Engineering - Grand Rapids, MI 04/2007 - 09/2009
Scheduling Supervisor / Safety Manager
. Trains all employees on International Trade and Arms Regulations
(ITAR) for certification to work on government-rated projects
. Dictates the order of manufacturing process and CNC machining;
schedules each project from beginning to end and level-loads them
throughout the shop
. Oversees upwards of 100 employees, monitoring and maintaining over 50
concurrent projects at various levels of experience
. Created a general industry safety training program for the company,
allowing them to achieve MIOSHA compliance
. Assisted in creating the processes necessary to obtain Paragon's
record-breaking audit score for its AS9100 certification
. Created job descriptions, qualifications, training tests, and records
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Spirits - Wyoming, MI 10/2005 - 04/2007
Certified Designated Trainer / Server
. Trained and monitored the progression of over 50 waiters/waitresses
. Initialized and supervised the location safety program
. Maintained all walk-through records and adhered to any anomalies that
may occur
. Exercised active listening and feedback communications skills to
effective interface with colleagues and customers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering May, 2008
Technology
Ferris State University, MI
May, 2008
Associate of Arts - Engineering
Grand Rapids Community College, MI
November, 2008
OSHA Compliance & Workplace Safety Certification
Rockhurst University, MO
Additional Skills/Certifications
o Proficient in personnel training of Fire Safety, Blood Bourne
Pathogens, First Aid, Lock-Out Tag-Out, and Personal Protective
Equipment
o Capable and experienced public speaker
o CPR/AED Certified - American Heart Association (August 2009)
o Data entry and website design experience
References
References furnished upon request.