Manager Safety

Christopher A. Waid

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Extensive experience in strategic planning and logistics management for manufacturing warehouse with a focus on cost savings, continuous process development, compliance, and sustainability. An innovative, collaborative problem-solver with proven success in creating manufacturing processes and procedures and approaching change management opportunities in a strategic and tactical manner to achieve performance targets. Able to build highly motivated teams and communicate corporate goals to achieve successful results.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

5-S Compliant

ISO Compliance

Cost Management

Budgeting and Forecasting

Scheduling & Planning

Quality Management

Key Performance Indicators

Internal Audits

Root Cause Analysis

Cross-Functional Leadership

Process & Policy Design

Staff Training & Coaching

Performance Management

Corrective Action Planning

EXPERIENCE

CSAT-SOLUTIONS, HOUSTON, TX SEPTEMBER 2019 – JUNE 2020

Production Supervisor

Contribute to the development and execution of the overall production stats while implementing policies, procedures, and processes to optimize workflow. Direct and oversee all production activities, safety performance and quality management activity on the shop floor. Support operations through planning, root cause analysis and process compliance. Recruit, hire, onboard and train employees. Work closely with engineers to analyze and improve process effectiveness and efficiency.

Key Achievements:

Achieved a high level of customer service by maximizing opportunities and developing production plans to minimize down time.

Facilitated a cross-training program to improve individual and team growth and development.

Implemented a compliance leadership role to improve 5-S compliance, process development and compliance and continuous training processes that resulted in more efficient production ratios from 1.1 units per hour to 1.8 units per hour average, less d-sat complaints and improved cost effectiveness.

Implemented a backlog reduction plan to improve product visibility utilizing the company dashboard and other tools that reduced the desktop backlog from 650 to 400 in a 10-day period with the goal of total elimination within a 30-day period.

Managed over 150+ employees, including 11 leads, up to 150 technicians, 25+ test operators, 4 material handlers and 20+ shipping clerks spread over 6 zones.

ABACO DRILLING TECHNOLOGIES, HOUSTON, TX JULY 2013 – SEPTEMBER 2019

HR/Safety/Training Specialist & Liaison

Work closely with the HR team to effect a smooth on-boarding experience. Facilitate training sessions with new hires and experienced operators to introduce the ISO-9001 training process. Oversee internal audits to ensure sustained compliance of ISO and company processes. Work closely with the Safety Manager to observe daily safety practices, conduct monthly safety meetings and conduct quarterly safety committee meetings.

Key Achievements:

Lowered the Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) from over 6 to below 3 in a 6-month period.

Spearheaded a virtual and classroom training medium as well as on the job training practices to support company, local, state, federal and ISO compliance guidelines.

Internal audits improved overall ISO compliance improving customer satisfaction ratings.

Assist in the integration of company and facility level EHS management systems to maintain compliance at the company, local, state, and federal level.

Assist the HR department with company, local, state, and federal compliance with new hires as well as participate in the new hire orientation, benefits enrollment, and training process.

Support the training team by conducting training sessions and monitor through internal audits to ensure that all standard operating procedures are compliant with company and ISO 9001 standards.

Production Supervisor, 2nd Shift November 2017 – June 2018

Managed a crew of 30+ operators within the Stator Department to ensure they met their production goals.

Responsible for communicating, coordinating work instructions to team leaders, monitoring, and maintaining safe work habits, training new hires is job specific areas, record keeping, scheduling, goal setting and oversee the everyday operation to maintain company and ISO 9001 compliance.

Responsible for developing and participating in Research & Development projects as needed.

Production Lead, 2nd Shift June 2016 – November 2017

Accountable for direct on-the-job training of new hires in various stator cells as needed.

Monitored, observed, and reported issues and/or concerns regarding the company work instructions, performance and the overall safety on the job.

Keep track of boiler readings, material logs, accountability logs and any other documents required to complete various projects.

Performed all duties as needed to complete daily projects.

Covered for supervisors when needed.

Stator Technician, 2nd Shift July 2013 – June 2016

Responsible for operating machines, including, but not limited to forklift, overhead crane(s), boom crane(s), sand-blaster, turbo-spray paint system, assembly table, auto-clave(s), Desma Rubber Injection/elastomer, disassembly puller and system, quench tank(s), manual lathes, small hand held pneumatics and any other equipment as needed by the supervisor.

PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUPS, HOUSTON, TX JULY 2014 – DECEMBER 2016

Order Selector

Managed pick ticket orders.

Pulled warehouse items from the shelves based on customer specification including, but not limited to quantity and quality requirements.

Ensured that orders are accurate.

Staged items correctly for delivery.

Operated handling equipment and ensures safety regulations are followed.

USA SWIMMING JUNE 1998 – JULY 2013

Head Coach

Successful USA Level 3 certified swim coach. Work closely with either a team based parent board or a school affiliated board to recruit, build a season training plan and competition schedule to meet various skill levels of swimmers. Work closely with the coaching staff to ensure safe-sport practices and add to the growth and development of student athletes. Implement a professional development program to maintain a successful plan for assistant coaches. Participate in all facets of the youth swim team program from fundraising to overall performance.

Key Achievements:

Built new team from the ground up to become one of the most successful programs in the Gulf Region on two (2) separate occasions with Lone Star Swim Team and Montgomery Aquatic Race Club.

Responsible for developing youth swimmers from the learn-to-swim level up to college level athletes.

Coached and developed multiple Top-16 Nationally ranked swimmers, collegiate level athletes and state level champions and record holders.

Duties included season planning, administrative and record keeping, collections, facility maintenance and scheduling as well as manage coaching staffs, parent education and fund-raising.

EDUCATION

LONE STAR COLLEGE, HOUSTON, TX

Secondary Education

60 hours completed

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