Christopher Bradford Smith
Dublin, OH 43016
************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position with a company that will value my strong business acumen,
critical thinking, communication, problem solving, planning and strategic skills and knowledge
while maximizing my experience and potential for advancement.
EDUCATION
Southern University and A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA
Major: Business Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Kroger Manufacturing Columbus, OH
Production Supervisor
8/14- Present
• Oversee entire production operation for Cookie and Cracker department.
• Used 5S and 6 Sigma processes frequently.
• Involved in green belt projects for continuous improvement for department operations.
• Joined United Way community outreach program to help families in need in surrounding
communities.
• Worked with maintenance department scheduling PM’s and repairs for shutdown
weekends, also let them know when I placed work orders for proactive maintenance.
• Responsible for scheduling for 2 and 3rd shift.
Bimbo Bakeries USA/Sara Lee Nashville, TN
Operations Supervisor II
3/2013- 7/2014
• Managing a team of 20 employees in a high speed distribution operation
• Successfully implemented AS400 system into department
• Supervises all filling of orders and deliveries of all inbound products.
• Oversees the launch of new snack cake line and reported to regional managers weekly
with updates, needs, and inventory counts.
Sara Lee/ Bimbo Bakeries USA Dallas, TX
Operations Supervisor
5/2010 – 3/2013
• Managed roughly between 15 to 20 people along with complete shipment process and
ensured accuracy on all outbound and inbound loads daily
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• Managed employees and supervised equipment and materials availability to maintain
efficient productivity
• Supervised the filling of orders both bulk and small vendor orders while dispatching loads
to drivers
Interstate Brands Corp. /Wonder Bread, Hostess Cake Memphis, TN
Shipping Floor Supervisor/ Distribution Center Supervisor
09/2004 – 4/2010
• Managed product shipment process to ensure accuracy and customer satisfaction based
on fulfillment of predetermined orders
• Managed employees and supervised equipment and materials availability to maintain
efficient productivity
• Managed the filling of orders for route salesmen, and made sure they had enough product
to give to vendors.
• Supervised team of 20 while proficiently implementing warehouse management system.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
• Microsoft Office Suite, Kronos
• IT Program Installation & Trouble Shooting
• Oracle Inventory Management Systems
• GMP, AIB, LEAN,HAACP,and OSHA Experience
• Warehouse Management System Knowledge (Oracle, AS400,Synapse)
• DOT Regulations
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