Christopher Ross Email & Phone Number

Puslinch, Ontario, Canada

Leadership and scheduling of 18 associates to ensure adherence to the Master Sanitation Schedule while meeting all H&S/HACCP/budgetary/ISO 9001/FSSC 22000 requirements. • Manage site operations to ensure safe working conditions for all internal departments, vendors and contractors• Collaborated with local and regional IT and software development teams to develop, test and implement proprietary software solutions• Implemented process improvements, elevating site status from Bronze to Platinum• Certified Internal Auditor with a comprehensive skillset to review, investigate and ensure compliance with GMP, food safety and production requirements• Utilize PowerBI, Nexus document control and Poka associate management in support of a collaborative work environment• Conducted daily dashboard reviews and participate in leadership meetings to identify opportunities and discuss solutions• Spearhead process improvements and document control with a 3rd party lab to analyze and maintain records ensuring sanitary site conditions (equipment, food and environmental)• Hold certifications for first aid, working at heights, LOTO, work permits, conveyance and contractor training

Provide leadership, hands-on support and strategic direction to support company growth and successful scaling of operations.

Ontario, Canada

Liaised with customers to determine production and material needs. Creation of a material ordering strategy and production plan that’s aligned with all affected parties to meet requirements and exceed expectations.• Customer and supplier management in support of materials, manpower, and production objectives in an ever-changing environment while leading projects and resolving unforeseen challenges• ERP system implementation on-time and within budget in a multi-facility environment while supporting ongoing operations• Creation and maintenance of the Master Production Schedule in a high-tech assembly environment (forming, machining, bolt-on, weld, paint, packaging and storage)• Supplier and 3rd party packaging/warehousing control to proactively identify and eliminate concerns related to supply constraints • Conducted corporate financial reviews and implemented operational controls • Oversaw service requirements for key customer accounts and identified process improvements and cost reductions

Ontario, Canada

Primary supplier contact with a focus on win-win execution of complex supply chain demands.• Inventory and warehousing control with a focus on meeting (and exceeding) KPIs • Conducted risk assessments, identified issues and implemented solutions• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to develop a mutually beneficial outcomes for engineering, purchasing, quality and operations initiatives• Maintained JIT material flow and long-term material forecasts

Ontario, Canada

Provided 24-hour coverage to ensure that customer material requirements departed accurately and on-time while controlling material flow in support of warehousing operations in a JIT environment. • Significant ERP experience with SAP, Epicor, CMS and web portals• Strategic sourcing of transportation providers and ongoing relationship management to ensure affordable and robust transportation solutions• Dock schedule creation with a focus on efficient material flow• Conducted risk analysis for shortages and provided recommendations for adjustment and recovery• Document preparation for global shipments – customs, invoice, EDI system posting, ASN and customs pre-clearance• Opened and closed the facility as the primary contact for the guard house