Operations & Logistics Manufacturing Leader

CHRIS FORD SR.

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Douglasville, GA 30135

312-***-**** ************@*****.***

OPERATIONS LOGISTICS MANUFACTURING LEADER

Executive Profile

Operations, logistics, and manufacturing professional with more than 30 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, laboratory operations, production leadership, logistics, inventory management, compliance, and commercial business operations. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (Healthcare Management) at Touro University Worldwide. Career Highlights

• 30+ years of progressive professional experience.

• Supported 18–22 engineering tools in a 24/7 semiconductor manufacturing environment.

• Manufacturing leadership supporting operations involving approximately 100–120 employees.

• Audit-ready documentation supporting quarterly and annual compliance reviews.

• Experience with hiring support, scheduling, overtime approval, employee evaluations, and cross-training.

• Founder and managing member of a commercial services company. Professional Experience

Western Digital

Chemical Operations Technician (Band 3) Nov 2019 – Aug 2023

• Supported chemical operations for a 24/7 semiconductor manufacturing facility.

• Performed wet chemistry, titrations, pH analysis, XRF testing, and chemical process control.

• Supported approximately 18–22 engineering tools.

• Performed production line re-titration to restore manufacturing.

• Maintained chemical inventory and hazardous waste compliance.

• Supported quarterly and annual audits.

• Collaborated with Engineering, Production, Quality, EHS, and Maintenance teams. Rich Products Corporation

Production Team Leader 2015 – 2018

• Supported production operations involving approximately 100–120 employees.

• Assigned employees to production lines and approved overtime.

• Participated in hiring, performance evaluations, and HR corrective actions.

• Led cross-training and workforce development.

• Maintained GMP, food safety, quality, and audit compliance. Cook County Department of Corrections

Re-Entry Officer Case Management 2002 – 2013

• Managed participant compliance with court requirements.

• Coordinated employment, education, counseling, and community resources.

• Prepared case documentation and compliance reports.

• Applied crisis intervention and conflict de-escalation skills. Impact LLC

Founder & Managing Member Current

• Manage 8–10 commercial contracts annually.

• Lead staffing, scheduling, bidding, budgeting, and client relations.

• Oversee quality assurance and business development. United States Army Reserve

Combat Engineer (12B) 1986 – 1999

• Supported engineering and logistics missions.

• Developed discipline, teamwork, safety, and mission readiness. Education

• Touro University Worldwide – Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, Concentration: Healthcare Management (Currently Enrolled)

• Morehouse College – Bachelor of Arts

Certifications

• Phlebotomy Technician

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• CPR

• ISSA

• GMP

• Chemical Safety

• Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Professional Expertise

• Manufacturing Operations

• Laboratory Operations

• Chemical Process Control

• Inventory Management

• Logistics

• Team Leadership

• Hiring & Training

• Regulatory Compliance

• Audit Readiness

• Business Operations

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