To my prospective employer,

First I would like to thank you for your time and consideration as you review my
resume.
As a systems troubleshooter and process improvement professional, I am always lo
oking for new opportunities that present new challenges.
When cutting my teeth in the foundry business, I mastered the use of solidificat
ion software to predict macro-porosity in castings. Under the label of Administr
ative Coordinator I established a maintenance inventory system to reduce down ti
me and eliminate purchase order errors. When working for a multi-million dollar
machined products manufacturer I did quality engineering work to troubleshoot an
d correct manufacturing methods improving quality and reliability.
After working as a Value Stream Manager over heat treating and plating operation
s, I started work as a Process Engineer on plating improvement projects exceedin
g $1M in cost savings. I was also the Administrator and Applications Architect f
or a plating lab software package used to control plating bath chemistries.
I live for the challenge and the opportunity to work with great minds bringing a
n idea to reality and would be more than happy to share a few professional refer
ences to gain your confidence.
Please call me at your earliest convenience to discuss new opportunities within
your company.
Regards,
Chris Harris
C: 972-679-6669

Chris D. Harris
2956 Eric Ln Dallas, TX 75234 chbd3c58@westpost.net Cell: (972)679-6669
Professional Objective
To create a world class brand in a team environment.
Summary of Qualifications
* 20+ years experience in manufacturing utilizing complex systems analysis and p
roblem solving skills to implement, improve and sustain processes with an emphas
is on quality and reliability resulting in a reduction in manufacturing costs.
* Demonstrated excellence in external and internal customer satisfaction.
* Trained in Danaher Business Systems (DBS) Lean Manufacturing Tools and SMED Bl
ack Belt.
* A hands-on person with a get-it-done work ethic.
Select Career Highlights
Lean Manufacturing
* DBS Hall of Fame Award Winner Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) No Change
is Best Change.
* Team Leader and participant in many SHINGI JUTSU Kaizens during lean conversio
n initiatives across multiple facilities.
* Alternative processes to replace polishing and sandblast operations utilizing
TRIZ methodologies.
Creation & Implementation
* Successful installation and implementation of automatic chemical feed system a
nd plating lab software for the control of NiCr rack plating lines.
* Successfully implemented and managed a maintenance inventory system cutting do
wntime 50% and reducing purchase order errors by 85%.
* Developed, implemented and managed a production planning & reporting system.
Quality
* Reduced customer rejections 90% by establishing acceptable quality standards,
creating quality awareness among associates and establishing standard practices
for quality assurance.
* Quality improvement projects resulting in increased customer satisfaction and
reduced production costs
* Elimination of macro-porosity in castings.
* 10% reduction in annual multi-million-dollar hand tool warranty claims.
Professional History
Danaher Corp. /APEX Tool Group Manufacturer of Mechanics Hand Tools 19
98 - 2010
Quality Engineer, Process Engineer, Value Stream Manager, Quality Assurance Mana
ger
Martin Sprocket and Gear Captive Foundry 1995 - 1998
Administrative Coordinator (Inventory, Logistics, Safety, Regulatory Compliance)
, Production Spv.
Ampco Metal Inc. Manufacturer of Non-magnetic, Non-Sparking Hand Tools & Oil We
ll Pump Bodies 1993 - 1995
Production Controller & Foundry Engineer
G.H Hensley Industries Inc. Ground Engaging Wear Parts for the Construction &
Mining Industries 1985 - 1993
Foundry Engineering Journeyman, Melter, Metallurgical & Melt Lab Technician, Pro
duction Scheduler
Education & Training
* Member of National Association of Surface Finishers. Enrolled with the AESF Fo
undation to become a Certified Electroplater-Finisher Currently enrolled
* Annual Ethics and Compliance Training 2006 - present
* Brookhaven College, A.A.S. in Management 2004
* Lean Conversion Training and extensive kaizens in Standard Work, Single Minute
Exchange of Dies (SMED), 5S, Variation Reduction, Transaction Process Improveme
nt, Total Productive Maintenance, Kanban
* Quality Training in Measurement Systems Analysis for Variable and Attribute da
ta, Reliability through Weibull Analysis, Six Sigma Black Belt training, FMEA, D
FSS
* Dale Carnegie Course: Effective Communications & Human Relations 1997
* APICS certifications in Inventory Management, Supply Chain Management 1989