C h r istopher C. Galfano
**** *. * ****** * ills Rd.
Beloit W I. 53511
acpcw0@r.postjobfree.com
M anagement P rofile
M anufactu ring Planning and Control ● Business P rocess
M anagement ● Continuous
I mprovement
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ISO 9001 Time
M anagement
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Quality Assurance Team Building
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Resources Management Budget
Oversight
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Safety Troubleshootin
g
Over 25 years of experience directing production, quality, safety, and cost control, in a
manufacturing setting. Knowledgeable and skilled in process improvement and
resource management, a valuable veteran in the art of production management.
I n f luential and motivational in communicating with strong supervisory skills, able to
coach, and t rain, staff successfully. Efficiently aligns daily operations and
organizational output with the goals and strategic initiatives of senior management.
T his dynamic individual finds challenging atmospheres motivational and takes pride in
achieving positive results. Being an essential part of an organization that is always
striving towards excellence is a top career priority.
P ROFESSIONAL EXPER I ENCE
P roduction Manager
Moxness-A Thistle Group, East T roy, Wisconsin
2014-2015
• Oversee all production operations for 1st-3rd shifts as well as two weekend 12 hour
shifts.
• Maintaining and implementing ISO/TS 16949 and AS 9100 programs.
• Oversee and monitoring Moxness Safety Programs as well as conduct monthly
employee safety meetings.
• Responsible for monitoring employee efficiencies as well as monitoring production
costs and waste.
• Responsible for coaching and motivating employees to help achieve their goals
a long with the companie’s goals as well.
Senior P roduction Supervisor
W isconsin Veneer and Plywood, Ma ttoon, Wisconsin
2012 - 2013
• Supervise the production activities of approximately 20 union employees on first
and second shift.
• Coached, t rained, and led employees to ensure achievement of production goals in
a safe environment while improving processes and reducing costs.
• Developed and implemented efficiencies in the dryer line; reducing waste and
l abor-intensive activities increasing safety and production out-put by 40 percent.
• Adjust weekly production schedule to accommodate customer requirements.
• Document and manage ISO 9001 program.
• Coordinate with shipping department to assure on t ime deliveries.
• Established and monitored safety standards and department goals.
P roduction Supervisor
G rayhill I ncorporated, Iola, Wisconsin
2010 - 2012
• Manage approximately 45 associates, equipment, and processes, in the
manufacturing of customized operator interface solutions, switches, rugged mobile
computers, and electronic components.
• Provided leadership and counseling communicating corporate goals and values to
associates.
• Evaluate production orders or schedules to ensure optimal department
operations.
• Adjusted production schedule to meet customer needs.
• Resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance issues.
• Minimize costs, prevent operational delays, and reduce scrap.
• Organized and maintained the documentation for ISO 9001 audit.
• Analysis and corrected product return errors.
• Assure manufacturing methods are in accordance with manufacturing
engineering methods and specifications.
• Maintain all equipment in accordance with company standards.
P roduction Supervisor
M a r ion Plywood Corporation, Ma r ion, Wisconsin
1999 - 2009
• Lead the work efforts for a team of approximately 30 team members in the
p roduction of custom, engineered, cut-to-size plywood panels for the manufacturing of
wood f looring, musical instruments, sports equipment, furniture, cabinetry, windows,
and doors.
• Supervise the final stages of veneer production including drying, grading,
clipping, t r imming, jointing, lay-up and gluing, pressing, t r imming, and sanding.
• Manage product inventory levels reducing waste, increasing inventory tu rnover,
lower costs, and faster operations, while maximizing f lexibility.
• Prepare and adjust schedule balancing labor resources, preventative
maintenance, and customer demands.
• Directed and monitored quality control efforts through education and continuous
i mprovement.
• Managed and maintained ISO 9001 program.
• Oversee the packaging and shipment of finished product.
P roduction Line Coordinator
P lacon Corporation, Madison, Wisconsin
1998 - 1999
• Directed the activities of 25 highly t rained individuals covering several product
l ines in the manufacturing of plastic thermoforms for food, retail, and medical products.
• Developed and implemented new product line for medication
packaging. Designing and developing production line flow,
selecting and ordering all packaging equipment, testing and
l aunching line.
• Scheduled and adjusted workforce efficiently for multiple product lines meeting
customer deadlines.
• Monitored and controlled inventory levels effectively ensuring maximum output,
reducing waste, and increasing profits.
• Directed and evaluated pre-quality control inspection using best practice
methods.
• Controlled and maintained the organization’s ISO 9001 program.
P roduction Facilitator
H ufcor I ncorporated, Janesville, Wisconsin
1986 - 1997
• Coordinated and directed the production of operable and accordion partitions
w ith a work team of approximately 60 union employees.
• Oversee the entire production process from raw material to finished product.
• Monitored and adjusted daily production schedule to meet customer
requirements.
• Synchronize efforts with other product lines ensuring on time delivery.
• Developed and conducted weekly meetings to address safety and goal setting with
employees.
• Implemented and executed ISO 9001 program.
• Represented management and served as a member of the union negotiation
committee.
E DUCAT ION
M RA I nstitute of Management, Brookfield,
W isconsin
Certificate Principals of Management Program I - V
M adison Area Technical College, Madison,
W isconsin P r incipals in Management
O rganizational Leadership
U niversity of Wisconsin - Platteville, Platteville,
W isconsin
A rea of Study - History