Christopher Karsten Email & Phone Number

Holland, Michigan, United States

-Increased efficiency of reporting, reducing time torun them by 6 man hours between 2 people.-Developed better efficiency in the value stream,resulting in 2 quarters with bonuses after the planthad gone without bonuses for 5 years.-My improvements brought the company from 70%OTCS to 98%; 60% MAD to 85%; and 50% MOT to 70%.OTCS was now at goal, and the other 2 are well ontheir way.-Member of Leadership and Lunch - a weeklydiscussion of business development,self-development, and economic books to createnew strategies for continual improvement in thevalue stream.-Currently developing a program that will automatetwice daily reporting, which will save each memberdoing my job 4 hours of time per day, across allplants.

Kentwood, Michigan, United States

-Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.-Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.-Cross-trained in multiple positions to offer skilled assistance with different parts of production line.-Organized and cleaned work area to meet standards, keep tidy and prevent injuries.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

I managed the janitorial team that cleaned their largest account: Grand Valley State University.

Purchase packaging materials, raw commodities, and office suppliesAssisted Logistics with fleet managementNegotiated contracts for fleet repair and materialsLiaison for prospective vendorsDocument control for purchasing per FDA regulations Responsible for cost-driven vendor sourcing

Bachelor’S Degree, Russian Studies And Political Sciences

Activities and Societies: President, Vice President, and Treasurer of the German Club President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary.

Some Post-Graduate, Russian Language