Christopher M. McAndrew, MID

Experience

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  United States Marine Corps

  May 2002 - May 2006

  Aviation Ordnance - Team Leader/ Quality Assurance/ Safety Observer

  • Basic military operations • Maintaining 100% accurate inventory for more than 100,00 tons of United States Military ordnance, valued in excess of $1B.• Responsible for more than twenty technicians• Supervising the inspections and building operations of United States Military Ordnance. • Responsible for the shipments of hazardous materials over the road (CFR 49 Certified)Honorable Discharge, 2006

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  Westport Custom Homes Inc

  Jun 2006 - Sept 2007

  Custom Home Builder - Superintendent

  • Manage the building of custom homes between $500,000 - $2,000,000+ (4,000 - 10,000 sqft)• Ensure all vendors work within the current building codes• Required all crews to comply with OSHA standards• Initiated sales opportunities for company sales agents• Create highly synchronized schedules of multiple vendors simultaneously

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  Avangard Innovative, LP

  Oct 2007 - Jul 2010

  Business Development Manager

  • Oversaw national business development, driving strategic growth and client relationship management. • Established major accounts contributing to multi-million-dollar revenue generation. • Secured 52 new accounts valued at over $150 million, driving long-term growth for the company in under 3 years.• Led project implementation and managed key customer relationships from initial contract through post-program setup & launch.• Committee Chairman of the Solutions Committee designed to drive the successful implementation of JD Edwards Oracle ERP, addressing and resolving system and process integration challenges. Show less

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  Ravago

  Jul 2010 - Dec 2014

  Director Of Operations

  • Directed end-to-end operations for a large-scale polymer materials processing facility. • Managed 165+ employees across seven departments, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence.• P&L management of $150M in annual revenue• Directed national and international distribution of more than 300M pounds of material annually.• Led the implementation of Lean and safety-based initiatives, improving process efficiency, reducing waste, and enhancing employee safety.• Directed the dispatch, utilization, and maintenance of a fleet of 4 over-the-road tractor-trailers, 10 roll-off trucks, and 8 customized vacuum trucks for use inside petrochemical plants.• Achieved $300k cost savings and operational improvements by developing innovative processes to handle the movement and blending of 1.2 million pounds of polymeric materials. Show less

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  Ryland Homes

  Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

  Construction Superintendent

  • Led and supervised all aspects of residential construction projects, managing the simultaneous construction of up to 20 custom homes while ensuring operational efficiency, quality, and safety standards were upheld. • Provided strategic oversight and leadership to cross-functional teams, ensuring the successful completion of $400 - $900K projects within the allotted budget and timeline.• Managed the end-to-end project lifecycle, from initial design to final build, achieving a 95% on-time completion rate for all projects.• Drove compliance with OSHA safety standards, overseeing job sites with zero major incidents or compliance violations.• Ensured strict adherence to current building codes and quality standards, managing vendor relationships to maintain project integrity and meet regulatory requirements.• Directed the interpretation and review of engineered drawings (structural, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing), ensuring alignment with project specifications and successful execution.• Direct customer interaction on daily and weekly intervals Show less

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  CalAtlantic Homes

  Oct 2015 - Dec 2016

  Construction Superintendent

  Through the Ryland/ Standard Pacific Merger in October 2015, we are now CalAtlantic Homes.

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  House of Forgings LLC

  Dec 2016 - May 2018

  • Led multi-site distribution operations and one fabrication shop with an annual sales revenue of $200M.• Overseeing operations across 4 cities with 100+ employees• Defined and executed operational strategies while optimizing supply chain and safety programs with cost savings of $100k annually.• Built and led 13 cross-functional teams, fostering a high-performance culture through mentorship and servant leadership.• Contributed to the successful implementation of the SAP ERP System• Developed and launched a new Safety Rail Division, increasing revenue by $2.5M and market presence within the first year of inception.• Successfully managed the transition to a new 350,000 sq. ft. warehouse, with uninterrupted operations during the relocation. Show less

  • Vice President of Operations and Purchasing

    Dec 2017 - May 2018

  • Operations Manager

    Jul 2017 - May 2018

  • Division Manager

    Dec 2016 - Jul 2017
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  General Plastics & Composites LP

  Sept 2018 - Sept 2023

  • Directed operations and drove the implementation of ISO 9001 company-wide, heading the implementation committee and overseeing 10 direct reports and 65 employees. • P&L accountability for multiple production facilities responsible for 40% of total company revenue, driving continuous improvement and business diversification. • Led site-level strategy, project management, and safety initiatives for diversification manufacturing operations/ projects valued at $3M annually.• Implemented Lean Six Sigma strategies that enhanced efficiency and $50k cost savings across production and supply chain processes.•Directed M&A integration efforts, managing a newly implemented business unit in DFW and ensuring a smooth transition and operational continuity through cultural change management.• Drove business growth of $2M through strategic management of sales, forecasting, and backlog development. Show less • Implementation of 5S, Lean Six Sigma methodologies, and safety programs. • Manage multiple satellite business units (manufacturing production, supply chain, quality, and HSE).• Managed 23 CNC mills and lathes with multiple shifts of more than 40 total employees.• Increased productivity from less than 75% to more than 83% through process and equipment improvements.• Complete P&L and budgetary responsibilities for the site-specific manufacturing division responsible for 20% of the company revenue. Show less

  • Plant Manager

    Mar 2021 - Sept 2023

  • Manufacturing Manager

    Mar 2020 - Mar 2021

  • Facilities and HSE Manager

    Sept 2018 - Mar 2020
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  Mauser Packaging Solutions

  Sept 2023 - now

  Plant Manager

  • Oversee all operational aspects of an ISO 9001-certified blow-molding manufacturing plant• Lead a team of 7 department managers and 75 employees across production, supply chain, safety, HR, engineering, finance, and maintenance. • Direct plant operations, with a $48M annual sales revenue, maintaining a $15M EBITDA, managing a $1.5M annual capital budget, and focusing on implementing process improvements to drive higher efficiency and profitability.• Reduced Total Recordable Injury Rate (TRIR) from 2.98 to 0.00 in one year, establishing a zero-incident safety culture.• Spearheaded the implementation of LEAN and 5S methodologies, resulting in streamlined workflows and enhanced employee performance with over $200k in annual savings.• Improved supply chain performance, increasing on-time in-full (OTIF) metric from 96% to over 98%.• Optimized inventory management processes by improving cycle counts and inventory organization. Show less