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CHRISTOPHER S. SOMMER
175 Stoney Knob Rd    Home: 828 645-7277 | Mobile: 828 450-0238
Weaverville, NC 28787 Email: pswiss48@gmail.com
Production Supervisor
“The true measure of the value of any business leader and manager is performance.” – Brian Tracy
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Astute, success-driven, and safety and performance focused professional with extensive experience in supervising a team
oriented environment within the manufactory industry. Poised for a supervisory roledefining production strategy,building
and aligning the organization, and positioning quality systems as a genuine resource to the business as a whole. Highly
proficient in developing and implementing strategic plans that boost revenue growth and productivity.
Highly motivated and dynamic leader, effective in spearheading and motivating staff towards the achievement of
organizational goals. Quality-oriented and technically inclined with proven track record of accomplishment in initiating
effective process improvements - boosting productivity and efficiency. Keen to details, organized and resourceful, able to
think quickly and deliver manageableand profitablesolutions even under challenging conditions.
Collaborative team player with effective interpersonal, communication, and teambuilding skills, adept at establishing
and maintaining positive working relationships with diverse individuals. Strong computer literacy, proficient in using
Microsoft Office Suite(Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Google Drive (spreadsheets and docs), as well as specialized industry
tools such as tensile machines, burst machines, micrometers, calipers, heat sealers, creep testing machines, band saw, and
tablesaw.
Operations Management  Strategic Planning  Continuous Process Improvement
Program Coordination  Workforce Scheduling  Quality Control
 Revenue Growth  Inventory Control  Staff Supervision & Development
Stakeholder Management  Safety Compliance  Meeting& TrainingFacilitation
Perform Associate Performance reviews
Enhanced process runtime by 5% through identification of areas that can increase cycle speeds. Increased quality
performance by 12% and reduced employee turnover by 15% on 2nd shift for more than two years.
Practices professional and quality standards at all times. Punctual with good time management skills, achieved perfect
attendance for 10 years out of 15-year tenure.
PRINTPACK, Marshall,North Carolina
Leading manufacturer of medical packaging bags, and provider to all major healthcare product companies; generating annual
revenue of $36 million for the medical division with employees of more than 120 personnel.
Production Supervisor Oct 2012 - Jul 2015
Manage over 30 associates,holding accountability ofworkforce scheduling, and ensuringall documentation and product
quality are in adherence to customer specifications.
• Handle performance reviews and coaching, and staffdisciplinary actions.
• Facilitatemonthly shift meetings to communicatecompany progress and strategic plans to attain goals.
• Monitor and review inventory cyclecounts,and correct any non-conformances.
PROFESSIONAL MILESTONES&ACHIEVEMENTS
CORE COMPETENCIES

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Key Achievement:
• Improved productivity efficiency by initiatingprocess change, which involved enabling operators toperform
quality checks simultaneously with operatingthemachines to perform immediate repairs on any defects, and
minimizewaste.
Shift Lead May 2011 - Oct 2012
Oversaw 20 associates in handling daily activities, and collaborated with machine operators in machine set -ups and in
facilitatingtrainingof new operators.
• Handled inventory control including monitoringof all hoist inspections and completed cycle counts.
• Delivered feedback of employee performancereviews.
Key Achievements:
• Initiated increase of exhaust lines of some presses, improvinguseable pressureand cycle times by 10%.
• Promoted to Supervisor after a year in the Shift Lead position, and provided support to senior operators.
• Effectively spearheaded team whilemaintaining100% safety,100% quality,105% production rate,and keeping
wasteunder 5% for all machines.
Machine Operator Nov 2000 - May 2011
Collaborated with engineering and maintenance departments in operating and maintaining machines, while ensuring
optimized productivity and workplacesafety.
• Handled housekeeping and inventory control,ensuringmachine availability on all jobs.
• Assisted in the implementation of new computer system,and acknowledged as go-to-guy for all shop floor
associates.
• Undergone cross trainingon quality control,and performed quality control checks, ensuringhighest quality
standards on all operations.
Key Achievements:
• Obtained trainingin Linx Jet and Video jet systems,and helped reduced contractor cost.
• Selected by management to travel to Canada and Switzerland toconduct validations of new company machines.
• Obtained promotion to Shift Lead.
AB TECHNICAL COLLEGE, Asheville, NC
 Associate in Mechanical Engineering Pursuing
License/Certification
o Fork Lift
o CPR
o Kronos Payroll
o Foundations of Leadership for Specialists
Trainings
o Performance Review Training o Control/Influence Strategy o Situational Leadership
o Win-Win Contracting GMP’s
o Managing Expectations o Adaptive Coaching
o Interpersonal Strategies o Serving up the Tough Conversation o Dealing with Off-Course Behavior
Kay Garrison Former Co-worker and Quality Supervisor;Printpack;mkgarrison@printpack.com | (828) 337-4749
Ray Scott 1st Shift Supervisor;Printpack;dscott@printpack.com | C: (828) 768-1760 |H: (828) 683-1760
Noble Roberts WarehouseSupervisor;Printpack;nroberts@printpack.com | (828) 777-6714
Bobby Hannah Former Co-worker & Supervisor,Supervisor;Alcan Retired ; (828) 712-2862
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