Vehicle Assembly & Operations Leader

CHRISTOPHER JAMES GRAHAM

Sunnyvale, CA 408-***-**** *************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Vehicle assembly and operations professional with extensive experience in high-volume manufacturing environments, including Tesla General Assembly. Strong background in skills-based assembly, SOP compliance, standardized work, safety, and continuous improvement. Proven leader with hands-on production knowledge and the ability to drive quality, throughput, and team performance. CORE SKILLS

Vehicle assembly & sub-assembly operations; Skills-based assembly line work; SOP compliance & process adherence; Standardized work & takt-time production; Mechanical & electrical component installation; Hand, power, and torque tool operation; Quality inspection & defect prevention; Safety and regulatory compliance; Team training & production coaching

WORK EXPERIENCE

LEAD MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN — KNIGHTSCOPE (Apr 2026 – Present)

• Lead a team of technicians in the assembly of autonomous security robots in a production environment.

• Champion a culture of SOP-based practices, ensuring consistent process adherence across the team.

• Align team operations with management direction to meet production goals and quality standards. DEPUTY OPERATIONS MANAGER — DHL SUPPLY CHAIN (Aug 2021 – Oct 2025) Managed warehouse operations for a newly launched night shift. Oversaw shipping, receiving, and inventory control for 10,000+ line items per month. Supervised 60 full-time and temporary employees across three shifts. Developed hiring and staffing plans. Acted on behalf of senior management during on- and off-shift hours. PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR — VEHICLE ASSEMBLY TESLA, INC. (Oct 2014 – Apr 2021) Led vehicle assembly and sub-assembly operations within General Assembly. Ensured strict SOP compliance and process adherence across standardized workstations. Supported mechanical and electrical component installation in a high-volume production environment. Coached and trained up to 50 production associates and four team leads. Escalated process, quality, and safety issues. Drove continuous improvement initiatives to meet KPIs.

ASSISTANT LOGISTICAL SUPPORT MANAGER — DHL EXPRESS (Feb 2007 – Sep 2013) Managed logistics workflows, routing, and shipment tracking. Supervised teams of up to 25 employees. Monitored performance metrics and implemented corrective actions. ACTING WAREHOUSE MANAGER & INDEPENDENT DELIVERY CONTRACTOR — CITY-LINK (UK) (May 2001 – Feb 2007)

Oversaw warehouse and delivery operations. Coordinated dispatch, routing, and customer communication. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree — Logistics & Supply Chain Management, University of Manchester (2001). Certifications: LGV; CPC; ADR; Aviation Air Side Clearance.

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