Christopher Hayes

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Bradenton, Florida 34203

Cell Phone: 731-***-****

E-mail: ac3fll@r.postjobfree.com

A R EA S O F E X P E R T I S E

• P&L Accountability

• Lean Manufacturing

• ISO/SQF Compliance

• Team Building and Training

• Resource Allocation

• Cost Reduction / Avoidance

• Safety Culture Leadership

• 6S Leadership

W O R K H I S T O R Y

Berry Global 2004-Present

Sarasota Florida 2014-Present

Plant Manager

Berry Sarasota, Florida manufactures lined and unlined closures for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries and has annual sales of $40MM and an average capital budget of $1 MM. Oversee all aspects of the operation including production, maintenance, quality, engineering, tooling, and logistics with 9 direct reports and 120 indirect reports. Accomplishments include

Doubled EBITDA Commitment for FY2017 through cost controls and continuous improvement activities.

Focused on culture change to improve safety performance resulting in a reduction in RIR from 3.97 in fiscal 2015 to a RIR of 1.8 in fiscal 2016 (fiscal year Oct –Sep), representing the best performance in the plants history. Fiscal 2017 RIR of 1.59

Positioned facility to be “audit ready” on a daily basis to adhere to SQF level 2 and ISO requirements. Scored a 100 on the first unannounced SQF audit conducted at any Berry Plastics site in 2016.

Increase year over year percentages in machine efficiencies, downtime, and mold cavitation through data driven improvements and preventative maintenance.

Documented an average site cost savings of $1.8MM annually for the past 3 years.

Jackson, TN 2009-2014

Production Manager

Berry Jackson, TN manufactures prescription packaging and injection blow molded bottles for the pharmaceutical and chemical industry. Responsibilities included direct supervision of 9 supervisors and 2 process engineers. Oversee the operation of the injection molding department with 47 injection presses, the injection blow mold department with 10 IBM machines, the stretch blow department with 3 stretch blow machines, and the printing department with 9 decoration centers. Accomplishments include:

Successfully improved overall plant EFF and MEEF performance in the molding departments in 2011, reaching a goal of 105% EFF and exceeding a goal of 85% MEEF, hitting an 86% MEEF.

Oversaw printing department performance improvements allowing the department to move from a 7 (4 shifts) to a 5 (3 shifts) day work week while increasing output and efficiencies.

Improved conversion costs year over year in 2011 by aligning cost and labor with orders and production requirements.

Quality Manager 2006-2009

Responsibilities included direct supervision of 18 quality technicians and 1 quality engineer across two QA labs. Also responsible for maintaining GMP’s and AIB certification, all regulatory and quality records, certificate of analysis, and gauge calibration. In addition, responsible for all CIO (complaint) investigations and resolutions as well as overseeing all CQV’s for new and redesigned products. Also responsible for representing the organization in all third party system and procedure audits. Accomplishments include:

Led the adoption of the QSI document control system once it was implemented by the corporate team.

Took part in the plant conversion team for JDE and trained in the area of CIO’s

Successfully assumed the role of supervisor and manager of the department following the promotion resulting in a significant cost savings.

Facilitated several successful third party audits including AIB, CSA, and pharmaceutical customer audits.

Quality Supervisor 2004- 2006

Responsibilities include direct supervision of 18 quality technicians and 1 quality engineer across two QA labs. Also responsible for maintaining GMP’s and AIB certification, all regulatory and quality records, certificate of analysis, and gauge calibration, along with all daily operations in the labs.

Re-implemented cross-training between labs to improve efficiency and provide greater flexibility.

Installed and programmed updated data collection in each lab improving efficiency and record retention.

Converted gauge calibration system from paper records to electronic GaugeTrak system.

Rieke Corporation 1997- 2004

Auburn, IN

Product Manager for Dispensing Systems 2003 – 2004

Rieke manufactures closures and dispensing equipment for the chemical, pharmaceutical, food, and consumer product markets. Responsibilities included overseeing all import and export activities for both raw materials and customer order completion as well as all quality complaints and concerns. Also responsible for setting lead days based on production capacities and raw material availability while staying within or beyond budgeted sales forecast. Accomplishments Included:

Created system for organizing NPD project samples by customer interest / required testing, and expected order date.

Increased communication by streamlining raw material and order entry system utilizing electronic means.

Quality Assurance Manager 2000-2003

Responsibilities included all customer complaint resolutions, administration of all quality functions including the ISO 9000 Quality Management System and the ISO14001 Environmental Management System. Also responsible for quality related communications between Rieke Auburn and foreign divisions. Heavily focused on technical customer service for both quality complaints and product applications. Supervise 8 employees. Accomplishments include:

Implemented several database programs to track external internal and external CAR’s and SCAR’s.

Created and implemented procedure for sales to communicate customer related concerns and complaints.

Led the successful conversion of the ISO9000 QMS from the 1994 standard to the 2000 standard.

Customer Quality Supervisor 2000

Responsibilities include all customer complaint resolutions, technical quality sales and customer service support, administration of all quality functions including the ISO 9000 Quality Management System. Supervise 9 employees. Accomplishments include:

Standardized flow of information for customer complaint resolution.

Organized the launch of a new product line in response to quality issues.

Increased throughput of requested lab analysis by 25%

Quality Supervisor 1999

Responsibilities include scheduling and prioritizing all quality functions as well as R&D testing requirements. Also responsible for maintaining the ISO 9000 internal auditing system. Supervise 7 employees. Accomplishments include:

Reduced frequency of incoming inspections on raw materials to decrease man-hours needed.

Standardized procedures and reporting systems to ensure consistent and accurate tests methods and results.

Revised ISO 9000 internal audit procedure to more effectively maintain the quality system.

Department Manager 1998-1999

Responsibilities included scheduling production runs in the Assembly Department for all three shifts based on customer orders. Tracking, reporting, and effecting positive change to scrap rates, downtime, and efficiencies. Managed 3 supervisors and 70+ employees (3 shifts). Accomplishments included:

Reduced downtime by 3.5% within the first year.

Conducted monthly safety meetings to ensure all employees knew the importance of safety in the workplace.

Increased productivity through rotation scheduling and cross training.

Production Supervisor / Third Shift Superintendent 1997-1998

Responsibilities included supervision of the third shift Assembly Department as well as directing the activities of all other third shift supervisors. Reported all personnel and production-related issues in the morning production meetings. Supervised 27 employees.

Cooper Tire and Rubber Company, Engineered Products Division 1994- 1997

Auburn, IN

Production Supervisor, Metal Preparation 1995-1997

Cooper division that manufactured automotive anti-vibration control devises. Responsible for planning and supervising production on a zinc phosphate caustic line as well as all other painting operations within the Metal Preparation Department. Supervised 40 employees.

Production Supervisor, Injection Molding 1994-1995

Oversaw the operation and scheduling of 30-rubber injection molding presses as well as the finishing operations. Supervised 45 employees.

Patton Electric Company 1992-1993

New Haven, IN

Production Supervisor, Assembly/Injection Molding

Patton manufactured fans, space heaters, and humidifiers. Responsible for planning and supervising production in the Assembly and Plastics Departments. Directed the first shift operation and coordinated the management of the second and third shifts. Supervised 50 employees.

E D U C A T I O N

Masters of Business Administration

Indiana Wesleyan University: December 1998

Bachelor of Science Degree - Organizational Leadership and Supervision.

Purdue University: December 1992

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