Chris Clevenger

Over 20 years of Business Operations Management experience, with full P&L accountability, in Manufacturing, Distribution, Service, Rental & Sales, incorporating Lean Manufacturing Techniques, Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement Methodology and Team Concept, with focus & emphasis on Safety & Quality. Financial responsibility for producing annual revenues up to $42M and leadership of 150+ Employees including Individual Department, Single Location & Multi-Locations.

Extensive background in Supply Chain Management, including managing all US locations Materials Management program (Inventory Control, Purchasing, Production Control). Accountable for $30M of on-hand Inventory Value and Product Supply to the US Operations generating $250M in annual revenues. Member of the Strategic Procurement Group and Inventory Review Board managing Global Inventories of over $500M.

Specialize in Leaning-Out and Growing operations. Identifying & removing waste in operations, while managing change and acquiring team member buy-in so everyone takes ownership in the company’s success. Strong background in employee, customer and vendor relations, improving operational efficiencies, team building, and developing & leading process improvement initiatives, while utilizing a hands-on approach.

I am interested in an opportunity for mid-level management or above (Operations Manager, Plant Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager, Supply Chain / Materials Management, Quality Manager, Director, VP, etc.).

Professional Training & Certifications:
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Six Sigma Champion
Kaizen Facilitator
5S Concept
(TPM) Total Productive Maintenance Concept
Project Management - Lean Process
(TQM) Total Quality Management Professional
(CI) Continuous Improvement Team Leader
Continuous Improvement Manager
Lean Manufacturing & Value Stream Mapping
Change Management Specialist
Executive Management
Diversity Management
Corporate Ethics Management
Lean Supply Chain Management
Strategic Customer Service Skills
Advanced Communications Skills
Time Management Skills
Corporate Risk Management
OSHA 10 Hour - General Industry
OSHA 30 Hour - General Industry

Experience implementing and managing Quality Management Systems in a Manufacturing & Service environment, including:
• Quality Management Systems / Certifications: ISO 9001 | API Q1 | API 4F | API 8C