Gerry Christman

Experience

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  Ross Aluminum Castings, LLC

  Sept 1995 - Mar 2007

  Machine Shop Supervisor

  Results-driven Machine Shop Supervisor for a cutting-edge aluminum foundry that provides aerospace castings, performance racing castings, diesel engine castings, and power generation castings. Develop and implement machining operations for CNC machines; program and prove out new part programs and provide quotes for machining of short run production parts. • Empowered staff to help identify safety issues, implement safety habits and lifestyle, as well as strengthen machine shop operations. • Adaptable leader known for ability to work well in various environments despite unforeseen challenges—ability to keep work performance high, reduce downtime, and avoid unnecessary costs.• Managed project schedules and leverages staff to appropriate level of engineering talent and ability—ability to improve scheduling and manage critical timelines. • Implemented process improvements that reduced machine downtime and helped avoid unnecessary downtime during production. Show less

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  Gosiger Inc

  Mar 2007 - now

  Process Engineer Manager

  Promoted to direct the planning, scheduling, CMM-programming, and implementation of custom, turnkey machined tools for various CNC machines supporting production needs for various Automotive, Heavy Truck, and Aerospace companies in the U.S. and Mexico. Develops inspection plans and implements measuring procedures to ensure quality and parts acceptance. Evaluate customer needs and provide work estimation to sales team based on customer-driven tool and quality requirements. • Manage top-performing, skilled Engineering teams including up to 9 direct reports—maintain staffing, define deliverables, mentor resources, and conduct performance reviews.• Resolved manufacturing challenges and equipment downtime for issues—worked with onsite Equipment Management staff and Mechanical Engineers to determine possible machine modifications to eliminate excessive tool wear, enhance quality, and to avoid other machine issues. • Known and respected for exceptional problem-solving skills, technical skills, and for improving quality assurance while maintaining a safe work environment. • Provide hands-on support in developing CNC machine tool programs for a variety of milling and turning machines and CMM programming on a Zeiss CMM to determine part quality and process acceptance runoffs.• Work in partnership with Equipment Service to coordinate and determine correct Quality Assurance measures and necessary PM work to ensure the highest level of production quality. • Valued mentor and leader—proactive, team-based management style that gains employee confidence and utilizes their talent and knowledge.• Lead technical expert selected to manage high-level projects for top clients; built credibility, established rapport, and maintained communications with client’s management, engineering staff, and quality teams. Show less