Charles Wolfe

Charles Wolfe

Operations Manager "Shooting Industry"

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director EHS at Contech Engineered Solutions

  • Education

    • University of Illinois Springfield

      2008 - 2010
      Bachelor's degree Communications
    • Kettering University

      2015 - 2017
      Master's degree Lean manufacturing
    • Lincoln Land Community College

      2006 - 2008
      Associates General Studies
  • Experience

    • Pro-Shot Products, Inc.

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2012
      Operations Manager "Shooting Industry"

      • Responsible for all departments and day to day operations of the company• Sales / Marketing: Managed 3rd party sales teams nationally and globally. Maintained international and national distributor/dealer relations. Attended several International and national trade shows.• Advertising: Designed & distributed numerous ads for popular shooting magazines• Financial Analysis: Set & adjusted Distributor/Dealer/Retail Price Levels as needed • Product sourcing & price negotiation: paper packaging, plastic packaging, thermoform trays, clamshell boxes, steel rod stock, pre center less ground steel, turned brass pieces, nylon pouches, plastic cases, etc.• Managed renovation and upgrade of chemical filling facility & new production facility • Managed chemical filling operations & packaging• Familiar with operation & maintenance of clicker presses, material spreaders, fabric cutters.• Quality Control: micrometers, calipers, and torque meters.• Government Contracting: GSA contract / FAR regulations and guidelines• Website Design: creation of website / store• Accounting: Implemented Quickbooks Enterprise that integrates with online web store and shipping software. Show less

    • US Army

      Sept 2003 - Sept 2005
      Field Artillery
    • Army National Guard

      Sept 2005 - Sept 2006
      Infantry Soldier
    • US Army

      Jan 2010 - Aug 2010
      Contractor Liasion

      • Contractor Liaison for KBR, NASA, and IFET• MOS 11B Infantry• Managed over 200 projects on FOB Marez & Diamondback "Mosul, Iraq"• Reported to contracting officer & base commander• Worked directly with IFET "Iraqi Federal Engineer team"Example of project: renovation and preservation of St. Elijah's Monastery "dates back to 6th century"

    • Contech Engineered Solutions

      Feb 2013 - now

      • Responsible for day to day operations of the facility• Blueprints, drawings, project based manufacturing, storm-water detention systems, metal fabrication• Provide directions to staff functions, including production scheduling, inventory, order processing, and transportation• Analyze and evaluate monthly metrics regarding Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory• Maintain thorough knowledge of manufacturing processes and production equipment• Maintain knowledge of ASTM specifications and DOT requirements• Train new managers & developed others within the region• Continuous Improvement Initiatives focusing on improving Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Cost• Labor Flexing & strategic load leveling Show less • Responsible for day to day operations of the facility• Blueprints, drawings, project based manufacturing, storm-water detention systems, metal fabrication• Provide directions to staff functions, including production scheduling, inventory, order processing, and transportation• Analyze and evaluate monthly metrics regarding Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory• Maintain thorough knowledge of manufacturing processes and production equipment• Maintain knowledge of ASTM specifications and DOT requirements• Train "management trainees" locally and within the southeast U.S.• Provide technical support for southeast U.S. Show less

      • Director Environment Health Safety

        Jul 2024 - now
      • Environment, Health and Safety Manager

        Apr 2022 - Nov 2024
      • Plant Manager

        Jan 2018 - May 2022
      • Plant Manager

        Feb 2015 - Dec 2017
      • Production Planner

        Feb 2013 - Feb 2015
    • Army National Guard

      Mar 2022 - Nov 2024
      Engineer Officer - Lieutenant

      Providing purpose, direction, and motivation, while operating to accomplish the mission and improve the organization.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CPR

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Charles Wolfe
      Presidential Award South Fork High School 2003
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by American Red Cross
      American Red CrossAssociated with Charles Wolfe