Director of Manufacturing

CHRISTOPHER DAVIS

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MANAGEMENT

Creative, driven business leader focused on delivering results-oriented processes, and the delivery of successful planning and production achievements. Relationship-focused manager experienced in launching and sustaining enterprise and consumer product campaigns. Team player and leader with a reputation for loyalty, who is skilled at building consensus among stakeholders at all levels of

an organization .

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

•Analytical Problem Solving Skills • Organization Solid Communication Skills both Written and Verbal

Effective Utilization of Lean Methods •Vendor Management• Production Planning & Inventory Control

Procurement • Microsoft office suite

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Prestige Pillow Inc, Conover, North Carolina

Leading Provider of Quality Seating and Backs to the Furniture Industry

Director of Manufacturing 09/2002-12/2015

•Senior administrator overseeing all operational aspects with 7 direct and 84 indirect reports.

•Initiated sales and marketing strategies for out of state accounts.

•Directed and evaluated all accounting functions.

•Maintained a focused vision for the evolution of product development.

•Worked with manufacturing team to determine the most efficient processes for product lines.

•Oversaw the Quality department to guarantee all quality phases of product design and

Manufacturing were met..

•Designed production layout for new facility.

•Oversaw the effectiveness and utilization of OSHA compliance programs.

•Wrote the Employee Handbook.

Supply Chain Manager/ Procurement 02/1995-09/2002

•Developed experience in all departments of the manufacturing process.

•Managed all procurement.

•Reviewed vendors on a regular basis.

•Responsible for Inventory Control/Supply Chain

•Managed production data

•Insured all incoming materials met quality standards

•Negotiations with all suppliers, Domestic and International

Medline Industries, Atlanta, GA

Provider of Medical, Surgical and Pharmaceutical Products.

Area Marketing Representative, 11/1986 to 12/1994

•Executed successful sales and implementation of durable medical equipment, disposable medical supplies to the assisted living market and long term care facilit ies.

•Managed the sales and marketing territories of Georgia and Alabama.

•Led sales and customer service activities with Home Health Care retailers.

Manufacturers Hanover Trust, Greensboro, North Carolina

JP Morgan Chase

Southeastern Financial Specialist, 1/1983 to 10/1986

•Provided marketing support for consumer finance programs, developed creative solutions for financing.

•Facilitated collaboration and successful negotiations with companies such as, Circuit City,

Lowery Organ, and others.

EDUCATION

Wofford College, Spartanburg, South Carolina, Bachelor of Science in Economics

AFFILIATIONS

Past Secretary of Lake Hickory Rotary Club Rotary sponsor for St Stephens High School Interact club

Served on City Of Hickory "Public Appearance Commission" Graduate of City Of Hickory Community College

Served as group leader in Catawba Science Center's "Touch the Future" campaign..

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