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CHRIS BURTON
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position as a Manufacturing Professional, while
serving as a vital team's member in an environment
for further professional development
PERSONAL SKILLS:
Powder Coatings Professional with eight years of quality control
experience, two years production experience, one year formulation
experience. Oral and Written Communication, Input and Retrieve Compiled
Data, Detail Oriented, Organized, Customer Service Proficiency, Internal
Audit Management Team, Sigma Six Project Team, Internet, Microsoft Office,
Multi-line Phone. Insure that products produced meet or exceed internal and
external customer's quality standards. Responsible for the quality
inspection and testing of all products produced at this site. Quality
testing of in process batches and finished products against established
specifications. Entering test results into Excel based EBR. Placing non-
conforming material on hold as needed. Conduct audits on finished goods in
the warehouse as needed. Assist production with required product
specifications. Oversee rework initiatives. Adjust nonconforming batches
into specification. Testing and data to determine specification center,
range, etc. Make lab scale batches for various problem solving.
Investigation and resolution of customer complaints. Conduct production
studies to determine appropriate specification.
WORK EXPERIENCE
05/2012-present Sherwin Williams (Global Supply
Chain) Jeffersonville, Ind.
QUALITY CONTROL SUPERVISOR
Evaluates batches for conformance to specifications
Adjusts properties of individual projects within
formulation guidelines
Performs testing related to product performance
Handled customer complaints
Handled additional tasks as needed by the lab, QC, and
production
High intensity decision making ability that focused on
customer needs and production ability (ability to make
product adjustments quickly and effectively)
Supervised 1 QC tech for whole plant
ISO rep for Jeffersonville Facility
10/2010- 05/2012 Sherwin-Williams (Chemical Coatings
/ GFG Grove City, OH
R&D TECHNICIAN III
Gathers raw materials, assembles projects, and shades
Evaluates batches for conformance to specifications
Adjusts properties of individual projects within
formulation guidelines
Performs testing related to product performance
Prepares customer samples and panels
May be required to perform all aspects of powder
projects, color matching, sheen, Maintains records of
processes and results
Documents and records all actions taken in preparation of
product
Records projects information in appropriate computer
programs
Maintains standards for housekeeping and safety
Willing to work various shifts as necessary
06/08 - 10/2010 Sherwin-Williams (Chemical Coatings /
GFG) Arlington, TX
POSITION: QC TECH III
Worked to improve QC techniques through the application
of operational wisdom to improve QC output
Helped IT team implement EBR system into powder division
Implemented a "Hang & Run" project that looked at prior
batch history to improve productions efficiency and
increased batch output by 25%
Performed Quality Control checks on powder samples as the
product was running in production
QAD system experience (data input and reference
capability)
High intensity decision making ability that focused on
customer needs and production ability (ability to make
product adjustments quickly and effectively)
Worked as a member of cross-functional process teams
Helped to improve interdepartmental communication with QC
and various departments in the plant
Worked as a lead in QC in the absence of a QC Mgr
Handled customer complaints
Reduced paper requirements per batch by working with QAD
Development staff to print hit sheets as needed
Worked with lab in Product Vision to notate adjustments
on batch sheet in order to more effectively communicate
product issues within a batch with production
Entered and tracked project and production information in
Access database
Initiated process improvement projects for QC (batch
panel retention for batch to batch consistency
improvement / In & Out rack for problem batches
(increasing lab response time and follow-up)
Participated on the safety committee
Handled additional tasks as needed by the lab, QC, and
production
Member of the Housekeeping committee
03/05 - 06/08 Contract Truck Driver Arlington, TX
POSITION: TRUCK DRIVER (CDL CLASS A)
Experienced in pulling multiple rig types (Flatbed, Car
Hauler, Dry Van, and Reefer)
Experienced in the safe loading and unloading of material
Proper record retention and documentation for all loads
to ensure that state and
federal transportation requirements were met and ensure
that the product got to the properly destination safely
Had to communicate with receipt point and delivery point
personnel along with dispatch employees
Worked hand in hand with customers on a daily basis to
ensure that the delivery was made to their specifications
(time, loading, unloading, etc)
Worked with the U.S. Department of Defense carrying
military loads while meeting federal guidelines and
regulations with security clearance (HazMat, Explosives,
etc)
Maintained a safe driving and material transfer record
throughout tenure as a truck driver
07/98 - 12/04 Sherwin Williams (IN & TX) Arlington,
TX
POSITION: QC COORDINATOR
Started with SW as a production operator in Fort Wayne,
IN
Experienced as a Team Lead
Worked as a QC Tech I checking powder samples as the
production line was running
Learned new challenging experiences and roles effectively
and efficiently progressing through various roles
Worked as a QC Tech II
Worked as a QC Coordinator supervising and directing the
activities in the QC Department in the absence of a QC
Mgr
QUALIFICATIONS
Proven ability to lead progress and change
Record of completing additional tasks and assignments
outside of assigned position
Willingness to learn and take on challenges
Demonstrated work ethic and desire to succeed
Leadership ability and the continually developing
communication skills to develop others
Detailed knowledge of plant operations and production
process
Strong understanding of powder coatings
Ability to work as a team member and a team leader
Systems knowledge of QAD and databases used at the
facility for data storage and tracking
Detail oriented and organized
Thorough knowledge of customer expectations along with
customer service proficiency
EDUCATION
1993 - 1995 Bowling Green State University Bowling
Green, OH
MAJOR: CRIMINAL JUSTICE / MINOR: ACCOUNTING
Football scholarship
Completed 32 hours
REFERENCES -
Andre Coulter- Quality Control Manager Arlington Plant Telephone-817-
640-0848 ext112
LaDawnya Turner- R&D Chemist Grove City Plant Telephone-614-
539-8456 ext138
Lisa Thomas-R&D Lab Manager Grove City Plant Telephone-614-
539-8456 ext114
Derrick Richmod- R&D Team Lead Grove City Plant Telephone-614-
539-8456 ext132