Chris Burton

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Address: *** ***** *** ****

City: Morrison

State: TN

Zip: 37357

Country: USA

Phone: 931-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: 90

Willing to Relocate

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CHRISTOPHER BURTON

449 Faith Rae Blvd

Morrison, TN 37357

931-***-****

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CAREER OBJECTIVE

Disciplined, and proven leader seeking an opportunity to utilize experience and education to grow with a company into a world class business and industry leader.

CAREER SUMMARY

Versatile experienced individual with 16 years in work sector, which includes 9 years in Operations Management, Production Management, Process Engineering, and Production. Broad range of skill sets in production improvement methodologies, quality control concepts and departmental administration, which includes ISO/TS16949:2009 and ISO14001-2004 standards. Trained in the United States Navy in which dedication to team and self improvement were taught as a means for achievement.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

* TLM Axis 5 Laser Cutting Systems (G-Code Software)

* PID Controller Programming

* Injection Mold Processing

* Thermoforming Processing

* Lean Manufacturing, (Kaizen, Kan-Ban, TPS, 4M, 5S)

* Departmental Single Step P&L`s

* Project Launches, (PPAP, Cpk, APQP, Line Assembly, Work Load Balance)

* Inventory Management Control (ERP Mapics Software, AS400, Lotus, IQMS)

* ISO/TS16949:2009 and ISO14001-2004 standards

* Effective Communication, (Nonverbal, Verbal, Written and Visual)

* Departmental Administration, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Project)

EMPLOYER HISTORY

Manager of Operations

Miniature Precision Components November 2011 - Present

Morrison, Tennessee

Tier One Automotive Injection Mold and Assembly facility supporting Nissan, Honda, GM, Chrysler and Ford with metal to plastic conversion products.

* Selected to be the Head of Operations for a new 15 million dollar business expansion from Wisconsin to Tennessee. This facility is to be the flagship of operations and the hub of the Southeast for MPC.

* Successfully led MPC Morrison in all faucets of manufacturing, plant layout and design, recruiting, hiring. Multiple job roles associated with position other than Plant Manager.

* Created benchmark activity from new facility to spread across other MPC facilities in levels of delivery, efficiency and productivity factors.

* Successfully led facility passed 2 back to back new customer launches within 60 day period.

* Drafted facility layout which included world class layout process flow from entry to exit through facility.

* Led facility up to date with zero customer concerns for safety, quality and delivery.

* Recorded first ever launch of new MPC facility in which efficiency and schedule attainment activities maintained at or above 100%.

* Taught and implemented the most efficient tool changeover process ever in history of MPC.

Manager of Operations

WKW Automotive, August 2011 - November 2011

Pell City, Alabama

Tier One & Two Automotive Aluminum Fabrication and Assembly facility supporting Mercedes, BMW, Volkswagen, GM and Ford with Exterior Trim.

* Managed group of personal which consisted of (3) Supervisors, (9) Team Leaders and approximately (350) direct labor associates.

* Increased stamping press utilization between (9) molds from 55% to 95% by adjusting work cell layout, material flow and die change procedures.

* Initiated operational cost reduction in fabrication department by changing cutting fluid source from overseas vendor to local vendor. Cost calculation for just (2) cells out of (10) in excess of $6k monthly.

* Taught and demonstrated lean manufacturing concepts to fabrication assembly team, which initiated Kaizen events plant wide. One kaizen event increased Mercedes Roof Rail assembly from (24) direct labor associates at 62% efficiency to (16) direct labor associates in excess of 90% efficiency in (2) week time period.

Technical Sales Engineer

Big Chief Incorporated 2009- August 2011

Cincinnati, Ohio

Concentration of Process Heat and Control Technology for Injection and Blow Molding and Extrusion processes.

* Utilized thermal conductivity analysis to establish proper heating requirements, which involved specifying the type of metal, dimensional size of metal, required heating time, etc.

* Conducted analysis of machine barrels and transfer tubes to get precise measurements for purpose of standardizing heaters, sensors and controls.

* Programmed PID controllers in extrusion, blow molding and oil transfer processes.

* Provided recommendations to various clients on proper applications heaters and thermocouples would be best suited.

* Amplified business development, revenue growth and client relationship management strategies.

* Stabilized territory in an unpredictable market by reestablishing key relationships and optimizing account potential.

* Earned -best in class- status for knowledge of new product technology.

* Increased revenue by 200% on several high-profile accounts.

* Effectively managed over 100 client relationships throughout a three state territory.

* Conducted consultative, needs based process assessments to develop customized business solutions.

* Gained reputation as a valuable business partner with a keen understanding of client challenges.

* Designed process heat and control products that amplified overall process improvements.

Production Manager

M-Tek Incorporated 2000- August 2009

Manchester, Tennessee

Tier One Automotive Injection Mold and Assembly facility supporting Nissan & Honda with Interior Trim products.

* Managed P&L`s for 6 different manufacturing departments with a combined revenue of 12 million dollars annually. P&L`s were managed using the single step approach.

* Managed a diverse workforce with a total of 136 hourly and 6 salaried associates all ranging from career beginners, mid career movers and seasoned veterans.

* Managed all new processes during PPAP, which including hands on programming adjustments, die modifications to obtain Cpk studies.

* Assisted in designing and set up of multiple assembly lines using lean manufacturing techniques. These techniques included Kaizen, Small Impact, Kan-Ban, 4M and 5S.

* Conducted manufacturing oversight for material cutting and molding operations.

* Optimized productivity and cost containment strategies by applying a solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles resulting in $120k annually.

* Revamped operations in molding department by reducing cycle times of presses resulting in labor savings of $297k annually.

* Streamlined robotic operation patterns reducing wasted motion resulting in increased production by 120 percent.

* Facilitated budget management strategies.

* Implemented capital expense projects.

* Defined ROI and led implementation of new processes and equipment designed to enhance profitability.

* Fostered multiple new assembly operations.

* Defined work instructions for new and existing operations.

* Utilized Kaizen activities to combine sub-assembly operations.

* Instrumental in the management of a continuous training schedule conforming to ISO/TS16949 which resulted on zero major non-conformances.

* Responsible for plant operations during off shift hours, which included over 400 personal, production assembly, injection molding, thermoforming, shipping, receiving and security.

* Conducted training sessions and classes for supervisors in the art of lean manufacturing techniques, which increased overall productivity of night shift operations by 30 percent in areas.

* Maintained direct communication with Nissan during X61B launch to successfully deliver all required products to vehicle assembly processes without any lost time to customer by negotiating freight adjustments which would benefit production efficiencies for M-Tek.

* Created -safety first- team which would conduct weekly observational walks through production, maintenance, shipping and receiving areas to generate ideas on improving safety for overall plant operations.

* Programmed and trained associates on the TLM series 5 axis laser cutting systems.

* Wrote and designed specific programs utilizing G code to generate customer selected options for vehicle design.

* Designed new cutting patterns on all 5 TLM series machines to enhance cycle time speeds which resulted in a dramatic 2 minute decrease per machine.

* Assisted in designing the profile of aluminum dies for compression molding department.

* Designed tension bars around molds to assist in generating proper material stretch and to eliminate various quality concerns.

* Set up programs within PLC of presses to compliment mold design. This set up would include writing all parameters of machine during prototype manufacturing.

* Performed concern write up affairs for tools that needing adjustments by tool room in such as adding welds to increase pressure, or removing aluminum to eliminate pressure related defects.

* Designed plant layouts using Auto Cad. This allowed me streamline as much work as possible with minimal machine movement.

Production Supervisor (2001-2004)

* Directly responsible for shift operations which included 43 personal, 5 NTC laser platforms, 3 Forming presses and 9 assembly operations.

* Successfully programmed laser machines during J56J (Mazda) launch which decreased cycle times by 63 seconds per laser by streamlining robotic movements.

* Enhanced shift personal moral by conducting morning -toolbox- meetings which maintained a constant communication path to employees of their efficiencies, and problem areas to improve.

* Promoted to Night Shift Operations Manager due to success of multiple project launches and shift improvements.

Production Technician (2000-2001)

* Maintained the best safety, quality and productivity of my work area in comparison to all shifts.

* Promoted to Production Supervisor due to outstanding work ethic, dedication to company and showing the potential to be an outstanding leader.

Aviation Weapons Specialist

United States Navy 1996-2000

Yokosuka, Japan

* Operation Southern Watch Veteran.

* Performed critical weapons on-loads during war time situation.

* Actively performed maintenance and inventory of all ship board weaponry.

* Promoted to (Enlisted) Flight Deck Team Leader of Weapons Division.

* Honorably Discharged November 11, 2000

EDUCATION

* Bachelors of Arts in with Emphasis in Organizational Management

Ashford University

* Associate of Science in General Studies

Colorado Technical University

ACTIVITIES

* Covenant Academy School, McMinnville, Tennessee

* Participate in church league sporting events.

* Actively contribute with assisting in after sporting event clean up for school.

* Sponsor elementary children activities to keep children off the streets.

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