Experience

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  QAD Redzone

  • United States
  • Software Development
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Lead Coach

    • Jul 2022 - Present

  • Continuous Improvement Coach / Consultant

    • Mar 2016 - Jul 2022

  • Operational Excellence Coach

    • Mar 2016 - Jul 2022

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  Incito Consulting Group

  • Greater Chicago Area

  • Engagement Director

    • 2010 - 2016
    • Greater Chicago Area

    Incito Consulting Group (Incito) (www.incito.com) is a professional services and Lean / Six Sigma business advisory firm that aims to positively impact the economy and society by teaching our clients the principles and application of Lean and Six Sigma Enterprise Transformation utilizing insight and inspiration. Through our strategic methodology we provide world-class results, build integrated cultures of continuous improvement and create a sustainable total Lean Enterprise that contributes to growth, productivity, quality and competitive advantage for every client.As Engagement Director, lead client teams in their Lean and Six Sigma Enterprise Transformation through the application of Incito Lean and Six Sigma principles. Lead teams in effectively deploying Incito standardized methodologies and tool deployment as well as the cultural change and sustainment tools necessary for long term results. Examples of recent success:*Leading a Lean Enterprise Launch at a major food company.*47 to 75% reduction of Minor Stops*25% improvement of OEE / line efficiencies*18% improvement in OEE / pounds produced*Change-over time reduction by 50%*Daily & Weekly production records*Quality Records*Sustainable results*Increased Operator skillsChris is a Business Leader that specializes in Lean Enterprise Tranformations utilizing Lean Six Sigma. He brings a wealth of hands-on experience and leadership and will bring value to your organization. Christian brings a track record of driving out losses and waste while improving Safety, Quality, and improving Efficiencies. He brings the Continuous Improvement tools of Lean, Six Sigma, and Total Productive Manufacturing (TPM). Christian transforms cutlures to instill ownership and to deliver sustainable results. Christian also excels in general Leadership and is available for Leadership consultations / training.

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  Nestle USA (Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream)

  • Business Unit Manager

    • 2009 - 2010

    Managed Nestlé’s highest volume Ice Cream Business Unit manufacturing Nestle, Edy’s, and Dreyer’s products. Led 140 people including 5 Managers, 12 Supervisors and floor operators in Flavoring, Freezing, Packaging and Palletizing. Primary driver in continuous improvement systems and plant contact for engineering projects.• Doubled manufacturing throughput after taking over high speed cone lines that were in start up mode.• Reduced Sanitation and Change-over times by 33%.• Reduced rejected product by 50% with improved SOP’s.• Reduced Material Losses by 25%.

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  Ring Container Technologies

  • Plant Manager

    • 2007 - 2009

    * Responsible for all aspects of this HDPE blow molding manufacturing plant including budget development and P&L, Production, Warehousing & Shipping, Staff Management, and Customer Relations.* Restored key customer relationships.* Improved operating efficiencies (OEE) by over 10 points.* Managed 2 major line installations and a line relocation with no customer shortages. *Achieved a Superior AIB rating.

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  Unilever

  • Operations Manager

    • 1991 - 2006

    I worked at 5 of Unilever's North American manufacturing plants in progressive leadership roles as noted below:Little Rock, AR-Skippy Peanut Butter, Operations Manager, 2001-2006*Responsible for all operations at the Skippy Peanut Butter Plant with 145 team members including Shipping and Receiving, Logistics, Processing, Packaging, Palletizing, and Maintenance.*Accountable for development of the annual budget and execution while setting Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Cost per Ton records.*Utilizing TPM (Total Perfect Manufacturing) as the primary continuous improvement method.*Improved line efficiencies by 10% while reducing quality rejects 50% and injuries by 33%.AlsoProduction Manager-Dallas, TX-Margarine (I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, Shedd's Spread, Promise, Imperial), 1999-2001Production Manager-Suffolk, VA-Lipton Tea, 1996-1999Materials Manager-Santa Cruz, CA-Lipton Tea, 1996Production Supervisor then Production Manager-Flemington, NJ--Lipton Soups & Side Dishes, 1991-1995

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  Frito Lay

  • Production Supervisor

    • 1989 - 1991

    Packaging SupervisorFrankfort, IN

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  US Navy

  • Lieutenant

    • 1984 - 1989

    Cruise Missile Tactical Qualification Team 1987-1989Joint Task Force Middle East 1988Division Officer, USS Comte De Grasse (DD-974) 1985-1987Qualified Engineering Officer of the Watch & Surface Warfare Officer Engineering Officer of the Watch School-Newport, RI 1985Surface Warfare Officer School-Newport, RI 1984