Christopher J. Baker
Charlotte, NC 28269 ************@***.***
SUMMARY
Successful Production Supervisor who has led fast paced production teams in quality-driven
environment to excel. Strong ability to communicate company goals to associates, motivating and
influencing them to consistent achievement of production and quality goals that satisfy customers and
partners. Expertise in the following areas:
• increasing productivity
• team building and motivation
• manufacturing operations
• evaluation of subordinates
• training development of quality standards
• projecting volume and necessary manning
EXPERIENCE
VESTCOM RETAIL SOLUTIONS – Charlotte, NC 2004-2011
Shift Supervisor Responsible for production and shipping for leading manufacturer of grocery store
price tags.
Managed 20 associates in a hectic production environment
Developed high-quality atmosphere that boosted team morale
Conducted quarterly associate evaluations
Responsible for training and developing new associates
Produced daily activity reports
Established professional rapport with courier to ensure on-time delivery of customer product
CLARKE AMERICAN CHECKS - Charlotte, NC 1980-2004
Well established, fastest growing check printing company in the U.S.
Production Supervisor, 1998-2004
Managed 3rd shift team of 20 associates. Produced a daily summary report of accomplishments and
adjustments of shift activities.
• Developed and promoted several associates.
• The only supervisor to be trained in every position on the production floor.
• Created a unique 3rd shift environment with high morale and higher than expected production
levels that increased productivity 20%. Accomplished through incentive programs that
included small rewards for associate achievements.
• Superior Contributor Award (1999), an annual award given to top 5% achievers in each
plant
• Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award (2001), as a member of the management team,
continually communicated the company philosophy of service and quality to encourage
associates to meet the award criteria. Met with Baldridge examiners to express company’s
Operated passion, commitment and achievements.
Team Leader, 1990-1998
printing press.
• Selected for several teams to evaluate production and quality on the plant floor.