Christopher C. Gavin SSBB
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Massapequa, NY 11758 email
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Work experience 1980 - Present
Gavin Mfg. Corp., Farmingdale, NY
Chief Operating Officer
Manufacturers of high end cosmetic and pharmaceutical
folding cartons, POP products, displays, and converted
specialties.
. Implemented Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma
processes and 5 S manufacturing procedures to
compete in local and foreign markets
o Improved product performance and value.
o Decreased machine make ready time by 80%.
. Evaluating project work flow and scheduling for
all departments
o Built excel spreadsheets for scheduling
work and manpower.
. Selection and profitability analysis of plant
and equipment
o Responsible for plant and equipment
layout.
o Negotiated contracts with major equipment
manufacturers and property management.
. P & L Management and cost analysis
o Increased revenue by employing Lean
Manufacturing Six Sigma processes and
project cost analysis of labor and
throughput.
. Strategic Business Planning
o Responsible for diversifying product mix
leading to a 3 fold increase in sales.
. Project Management
o Project management for highest degree of
efficiency and cost control of labor and
materials.
. Hiring, training and firing of personal
o Conducted employee reviews.
o Trained and empowered employees in
Standard Operating Procedures for maximum
efficiency and zero defects.
. Customer relationship management
o Responsible for negotiating prices with
customers.
o Direct interface with customers to
understand their needs and expectations.
. Purchasing
o Negotiating with vendors for raw materials
and supplies.
o Purchased all materials for company use.
. Estimating
o Designed and utilized estimating
spreadsheets for all RFQ's.
. Designed computer programs and spreadsheets for
internal company projects.
o Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook
Express.
. Computer aided design of sheet layouts for
production runs
o Working knowledge of Cimex Packaging
Software.
. Implemented a machine hour rate system.
o Designed and built excel spreadsheets for
all business costs (direct and indirect)
for the purpose of establishing a machine
hour rate system for all profit centers.
Education B. S. Business Administration, University of Scranton,
Scranton, PA
Certification of Financial Planning, Adelphi University,
Hempstead, NY
Villanova University
. Master Certificate in Six Sigma
o Lean Six Sigma
o Six Sigma Green Belt
o Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Professional Development
Dale Carnegie
American Society for Quality Control; Quality Management.
Nassau Community College, Spanish Language
Associations
American Society for Quality