Chris Clevenger Email & Phone Number

San Antonio, TX, US

New Braunfels, TX, US

• As Director of Operations, I oversee and lead all facets of Neopod's operations, bringing together Manufacturing Production, Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC), and Operational Excellence (Lean Manufacturing.
• Strategic Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams to align operational activities with company goals, ensuring seamless collaboration between production, quality, and improvement initiatives.
• Operational Excellence: Implement Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement strategies to optimize processes, eliminate waste, and enhance efficiency and profitability.
• Quality Assurance & Control: Drive the Quality at the Source (QATS) culture, ensuring robust quality standards are upheld at every stage of production. Oversee critical control points and maintain compliance with our.
• Team Development: Develop, mentor, and empower teams to embrace innovation, enhance performance, and contribute to a high-performing culture.
• Change Management: Spearhead initiatives to identify and implement process improvements, leveraging Lean Six Sigma methodologies to achieve measurable gains in productivity and quality.

New Braunfels, TX, US

As the Director of Operational Excellence in our manufacturing firm, my mission is to infuse our operations with the most advanced methodologies in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement. Every day, I am hands-on with Lean Six Sigma tools, dissecting our processes to identify inefficiencies and devise strategic solutions that enhance our workflow.

New Braunfels, TX, US

• With over 20 years of Quality Management Systems (QMS) experience, operating within ISO 9001 & API-Q1 QMS Certification guidelines. Holding Total Quality Management (TQM) and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certifications, I.
• Currently performing the duties of Director of Quality, focusing on quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring robust quality control measures are in place throughout all project phases, from.
• Implementing the company’s Quality at the Source (QATS) initiative and various Continuous Improvement projects, drawing on my experience across diverse manufacturing environments.
• Maintaining NeoPod’s Commitment to Quality, ensuring high standards are upheld and continuous improvement is achieved.
• Leading efforts to uphold and enhance product quality standards, working closely with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and implement best practices.
• Developing and mentoring team members to maintain, and sustain, high standards and ensure a smooth transition to permanent leadership.

New Braunfels, TX, US

• Managed manufacturing operations on an interim basis while developing internal candidates for the permanent role.
• Oversaw production scheduling, resource allocation, and process improvements to ensure operational continuity and efficiency.
• Implemented strategies to enhance production capacity and address any operational challenges during the transition period.

San Antonio, Texas, US

Founder & Lead Recruiter at #OpenToWork CareersWith a solid foundation in Operational Business Management spanning over two decades, including: - Leadership - Leadership Development - Team Building - Lean Manufacturing - Continuous ImprovementI transitioned into Contract Recruiting and Talent Acquisition, applying my extensive experience in recruiting.

San Antonio, TX, US

As the Founder and Process Improvement Consultant at Positive Impact, I am committed to enhancing operational efficiency and process improvements. With a drive to streamline workflows and elevate performance, my consultancy is dedicated to transforming businesses through strategic enhancements and lean methodologies.With over twenty years of expertise in.

Coleman, Texas, US

• Manage business operation including Manufacturing, Research & Development (R&D), Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC), Distribution, Administration, Warehouse, Shipping & Receiving, etc., for this international.
• Implement policies, procedures and proper business practices including Human Resources (HR), Inventory Control, Purchasing, Production Control, Customer Service, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable (AP/AR).
• Vendor Review and negotiations of raw goods and supplies to reduce costs. Negotiated Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) & Consignment programs to reduce cost to carry and improve ROI / Inventory Turn Ratios.
• Revenue growth of 300%, gross profit margin growth of 350% and net income growth of 500% over a 2-year period.
• Restructure facility to maximize work flow, increasing production output by 50% utilizing existing resources.
• Introduce Quality Control (QA/QC), Lean Manufacturing, 5S & Continuous Improvement (CI) techniques into operations.

Lee's Summit, MO, US

• Regional Sales Manager – Manage and grow existing accounts, develop new customers and identified adjacent market products and services to penetrate throughout sales territory that included South, Central and West Texas.
• Meet with management, engineering, maintenance and procurement staff at power plants and regional/corporate offices throughout the territory to build new relationships, reengage lost customers and salvage prior.
• Develop marketing materials that highlight the company’s product and service line diversity, expanded product and service sales within existing accounts and increase revenues by more than 40% over prior 2-year period.
• Identify target list of regional potential accounts via lead generation, marketing, networking and data mining to determine appropriate contacts within each customer business unit.PowerFlow manufactures a complete line.

Kilgore, TX, US

• (Dual-Role: Director of Operations & District Sales Manager) Manage the day-to-day functions of all departments including equipment Inspection (shop & field), Materials Management, Sales, Human Resources (HR) &.
• Identify target list of potential regional accounts, re-engage lost/disgruntled customers and salvage relationships, increase customer base by 50% in first 6 mths.
• Develop effective marketing materials to attract & acquire new customers, while maintaining & growing existing accounts.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and lead process improvement initiatives to improve product flow.
• Implement training program and document employee competencies in all service lines including inspection, rebuild, pressure test and re-certification on high pressure flow line components and equipment.
• Implement traceability to document and track inventory movement, worked with Procurement to identify product cost savings and gross margin improvement, mobilized product flow to increase output and reduced labor.

• Branch Manager – Area Operations Manager for the Permian Basin 3 locations (Odessa, TX, Midland, TX, and Hobbs, NM), including assembly, pressure test, repair, field service and installation of wellhead & well.
• Report operational inefficiencies via Quarterly Operational Assessment to guide corporate Lean Six Sigma Black Belt/Continuous Improvement (CI) team through restructuring and integration of recent two company.
• Bring operations into compliance with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) & OSHA guidelines.
• Coordinate startup of a new facility and integrate 2 existing locations into 1, develop and implement operational structure, identify & assign department leads and reduced intercompany transportation expenses.
• Worked with Human Resources (HR) and Lean/Continuous Improvement (CI) Team to improve hiring and onboarding process and develop a training matrix to track & report employee development/competencies.
• General Electric (GE) Field Service Engineer (FSE) Surface Wellhead and Flow Control Training Course.GE Oil & Gas Pressure Control is a major worldwide supplier of surface wellheads, frac systems, and production tree.

Fort Worth, TX, US

• Area Manager, Permian Basin – Manage overall operations of Industrial Supply Stores (MRO), Hoisting Tool, Traveling Block, and High-Pressure Iron re-certification shops (Equipment re-certified to meet API recommended.
• Increase the Odessa operation from #2 revenue producer to #1 company-wide, improve the Hobbs operation from #10 revenue producer to #4 company-wide, achieved 30% revenue growth in the 1st year and 26% growth in the 2nd.
• Propose, develop and manage High Pressure Iron re-certification shop resulting in 1st year revenues of twice the initial projections and in the company ultimately deciding to roll out shops in facilities around the.
• Achieve 60% EBITDA Growth in 1st full year & 18% in 2nd full year and successfully merge four separate Odessa locations into one complex, consisting of an MRO/Industrial Supply Store and Service Operations.

• Retail Sales: (Co-Owned & Operated by my Wife) Retail Store Owner – Manage all aspects of this retail store including profit and loss(P&L), sales, marketing and personnel, growing the business from Work Boots to a.
• Grow from $300k in 1st year revenues to more than $700k in the last year’s revenue.-Work Apparel-(FR) Flame Resistant Workwear-Work Boots-Work Gloves-Welding Apparel-Safety Supplies

Houston, Texas, US

• Direct the day-to-day operations of all departments, including Inside and Outside Sales (Equipment & Parts), Manufacturing, Service, Engineering, Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC), Inventory.
• Manufacture Well Service & Drilling Rigs and Equipment within API/ISO Guidelines (API-Q1 / API-4F / ISO 9001). Service, repair and re-manufacture of Equipment. OEM & Aftermarket Part Sales and Procurement. Estimate Job.
• Steel manufacturing (Machining, Fabrication and Forming) Including managing welding operations in accordance with AWS D1.1. overseeing more than 60 welders carrying certifications from 3G through 6GR in various metal.
• Acquire facility with 12+ consecutive months of losses. Through analysis of financial data (quote process, operational expenses, inventory shrinkage, job costing, sales margins, etc.), identify and correct.
• Improve Inventory accuracy from less than 70% to 97% dollar-value accuracy within the first year.
• Grow new Derrick/Mast manufacturing output from 4 units per month to 8 per month

Houston, Texas, US

• Manage 7 US locations materials programs, including $30M on-hand inventory value.
• Responsible for US Domestic Operations – Materials Management program, including Inside and Outside Sales (Equipment & Parts), Production Control, Inventory Control, Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain and.
• Participate in the Corporate Inventory Committee and Corporate Strategic Procurement Group (SPG).
• Maintain responsibility for inventory accuracy, turn-ratios, liquidations, replenishments and vendor/supplier relations.
• Improve inventory turn ratios from less than 1.0 to 4.0 annual turns within 2 years as well as accuracy from 90-95% (at multiple locations) to 96-98% absolute variance.
• Manage vendor consolidations and negotiation strategy to obtain best pricing and availability while decreasing inventory liability across all branch locations.

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification (Lssbb), Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement / Lean Manufacturing / Process Improvement

Osha 10 Hour & Osha 30 Hour Certification - General Industry, Occupational Safety And Health Technology/Technician

Certified Continuous Improvement Manager (Ccim), Continuous Improvement (Ci)

Total Quality Management Professional (Tqmp), Quality Management

Lean Supply Chain Management Certified (Lscmc), Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management

High School

High School

Career Coach Certification, Career Exploration/Awareness Skills