CHRISTOPHER J. SAVITZ

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512-***-****

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Bonita Springs, FL 34135

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TENCATE, Production Supervisor – Austin, TX

April 2013 to October 2013

• Managed 20 associates on second shift which included maintenance and warehouse

• Maintained 100% on time shipping by reviewing schedule daily and making creative decisions

• Reduced crew’s substandard work from 6% to 1% through training and accountability

• Maintained 100% efficiency or better every month reducing OT dramatically compared to previous

year

• Performed quality inspections routinely for every product

• Counted and reported on inventory levels to eliminate stock-outs

AUSTECH, Consultant – Austin, TX

May 2012 to December 2012

• Streamlined Austech’s methodology using Lean Manufacturing concepts to reduce the need for

additional staffing.

• Improved the marketability of Austech’s storefront to increase prospective client traffic.

• Applied 5-S standards within the shop to increase productivity and efficiency.

DELSTAR TECHNOLOGIES, Production Supervisor – Austin, TX

October 2009 to May 2012

• Managed a crew of 20 plus personnel, consisting of plastic extruding machine operators,

maintenance and warehouse material handlers.

• Partnered with Human Resources in hiring, developing, documenting and reviewing hourly

personnel.

• Increased the crew’s productivity from earnings of 90 machine hours to 135 machine hours

through accountability, training and delegation.

• Complied with ISO-9001 policies, while incorporating improvements to meet the needs of the

business and the development of procedures.

• Improved shipping efficiency from 74% to 90%

• Decreased scrap totals from 22% to 16%.

• Collaborated with the production manager, scheduling, quality, engineering and sales department

to communicate the daily production status

• Conducted regular quality tests to meet product specification.

CAMFIL FARR, Production Supervisor – Riverdale, NJ

October 2003 to October 2008

• Managed, trained and hired a 50-person crew consisting of group leaders, general laborers,

shipping personnel, and maintenance.

• Responsible for quality, productivity, and on-time delivery of 20 different product lines while

meeting company standards and delivering creative solutions when necessary.

• Participated in Lean Manufacturing Events for 5 years, providing leadership during most of these

events.

• Increased productivity by 30%

• Improved On-Time shipping from 78% to 95%

• Reduced waste by 35%

• Provided scheduling, training, and recording of all training efforts using Training Manager

software.

• Ensured crew complied with SOP’s and GMP’s while updating controlled procedures as needed.

ISO 9001

• Experienced in working in a clean room environment and gowning procedures.

• Revised manufacturing procedures in order to reduce daily waste.

• Coordinated with upper management, production scheduling, quality, sales, customer service,

engineering, and shipping departments providing pertinent information and constant

communication.

• Board member of the Safety Committee and the Quality and Problem Solving Team, recognizing

the root cause and instituting corrective action.

• Maintained supply levels to ensure uninterrupted work schedules and participated in annual

physical inventory activities.

• Loaded and unloaded late trucks and picked materials when regular crew went home.

EDUCATION

• Dale Carnegie Training Course - completed December 2007

Training in interpersonal skills and public speaking.

• Northampton Community College, Tannersville, PA – September 1996 to May 1997

Coursework in business administration and management.

• Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ – September 1994 to May 1995

Coursework in business administration and general studies

QUALIFICATIONS

• Fourteen years of manufacturing/warehousing/inventory experience

• Proficient with MS word, MS Excel, Internet, Microsoft Outlook, Syteline, MACPAC, JOMAR,

Training Manager and Empower Time Clock Software

• Knowledge of basic Spanish

• Able to operate forklift, pole lift, pallet jack, inventory scanners, clamp truck, CNC machine (minor

programming changes), overhead crane, drill press, table saw, chop saw, rivet gun, grinder, hand

tools, calipers, tape measure

• CPR Certified

• Strong solid judgment and excellent decision making abilities

• Team player and enjoys working in a diverse environment

• Flexible, quick learner who works well under pressure with time limitations.

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