Industrial Guarding Project Supervisor

Chris Young

Lynchburg, VA ***** +1-260-***-**** ************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Major Project Portfolio

Highlighting expertise in T-Slot, Axelent, ATS, and integrated Safety Mats.

• PrintPack (Villa Rica, GA): Led a $700,000 comprehensive guarding installation featuring T-Slot and Axelent systems with integrated safety mats.

• CJ Foods (Jersey City, NJ): Directed a $600,000 specialized stainless steel guarding project for food-grade manufacturing.

• Rivian (Normal, IL): Supervised a $600,000 high-volume T-Slot guarding installation for EV production.

• Southwire (IN & WI): Managed multiple T-Slot and Axelent installations totaling $600,000.

• Atkore & Regal Rexnord (Multi-State): Coordinated regional rollouts across GA, MI, NY, and IL with project values exceeding $300,000 each.

• Toyota (Georgetown, KY): Executed a $150,000 ATS guarding system installation. Work Experience

Life Insurance Broker

North American Senior Benefits Wolcottville, IN

March 2026 to Present

• Needs Assessment: Evaluate client requirements and risk profiles to identify the most suitable policies and coverage options.

• Market Analysis: Research and compare various providers and products to ensure clients receive the best value and comprehensive terms.

• Policy Procurement: Facilitate the entire application process, ensuring all documentation is accurate and compliant with industry regulations.

• Consultative Sales: Act as a subject matter expert to explain complex terms, helping clients make informed financial decisions.

• Client Advocacy: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing ongoing support and performing regular reviews to adapt coverage as their needs change.

• Business Development: Manage a self-directed sales pipeline, focusing on lead generation and relationship management to grow a book of business.

Site Supervisor

PowerSafe Automation Wolcottville, IN

January 2024 to February 2026

Managed, guarding building, drafted designs, client management, on-site installation and execution of custom turnkey machine safety and industrial automation solutions for manufacturing facilities.

• Project Leadership: Directed field installation teams to ensure the precise assembly and integration of engineered safety guarding, electrical circuits, and presence-sensing devices.

• Safety Compliance: Oversaw all site operations to ensure strict adherence to OSHA 1910.212 regulations, ANSI B11.19 standards, and LOTO (lockout-tagout) procedures.

• Technical Problem Solving: Served as the primary technical point of contact on-site, troubleshooting custom fabrication issues and coordinating with industrial engineers to resolve installation challenges.

• Client Management: Conducted site walk-throughs and safety audits with facility maintenance and EHS managers to ensure final installations met both production requirements and safety standards.

• Workflow Optimization: Managed project timelines and resources to minimize customer production downtime during the installation of legacy machine upgrades.

• Quality Assurance: Inspected final assemblies for precision, ensuring all physical barriers and functional safety controls operated reliably before project sign-off.

Field Installer

PowerSafe Automation Wolcottville, IN

April 2023 to December 2023

Executed the mechanical and electrical installation of custom industrial safety systems for large-scale manufacturing facilities across North America.

• System Assembly: Performed precision assembly of Axelent wire mesh guarding, T-Slot aluminum extrusions, and custom-fabricated physical barriers.

• Technical Integration: Installed and aligned safety electronics, including Safety Mats, light curtains, and presence- sensing devices, to ensure fail-safe machine operation.

• Blueprint Execution: Interpreted detailed AutoCAD drawings and engineering schematics to install guarding systems on complex legacy machinery and robotic cells.

• Material Logistics: Managed the transport and organization of installation materials and tools, including the safe operation of vehicles with trailers for regional site travel.

• Regulatory Adherence: Applied OSHA 30 and ANSI safety standards to every installation to ensure client facilities remained compliant with federal safety laws.

• Industrial Problem Solving: Hand-fitted and adjusted guarding components on-site to resolve fitment issues and ensure seamless integration with existing equipment.

Parts Technician

Jayco Middlebury, IN

January 2021 to April 2023

Started in parts: prepped and loaded parts into each unit. Parts technician: prepped the higher end products and built doors/drawers. Education

Mechanical Engineering (High school diploma)

East Noble High School Kendallville, IN

August 2015 to May 2019

3.8gpa

graduated with honors

4 year engineering studies

Upper secondary education

Skills

Food industry Machine guarding Aluminum extrusion Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) Guarding Crew Management Delivery driver experience Teamwork Field Service Management Saftey managment systems Industrial automation Technical drawing Organizational skills Project Management - Project management experience (1–2 years) Team development Commercial driving Manufacturing facility experience Electrical systems Blueprint reading Negotiation Driving Box truck Microsoft Office Problem-solving Axelent Building automation system installation Delegation CAD - CAD software experience (3–5 years) Hand tools Power tools Site Supervision Manufacturing Food processing plant experience Truck driving Lockout Tagout (LOTO) Time management Mechanical knowledge Leadership

Certifications and Licenses

Driver's License

OSHA 30

Forklift Certification

April 2025 to April 2026

Life Insurance License

OSHA 10

Additional Information

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

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