1. Chris Curwood
Manufacturing Value Stream Leader
4545 Rainbow Road
Venice, Florida 34293
(941) 915-2008
ccurwood@pgtindustries.com
EXPERIENCE
PGT Custom Windows & Doors, Venice,Florida
2001- Present
Value Stream Leader Vinyl & Commercial Products, 2008 - Present
Lead and manage 10 direct reports, 300+ employees and support groups on 3 shifts.
Responsible for safety, quality, materials, manufacturing and delivery of multiple product
families reporting directly to theExecutive team. Created and managed annual operating
and capital expenditure budgets for sales in excess of $100MM annually. Created and
implemented a strategic business plan for profitable growth. Successful experience in
ERP/MRP Implementation.
Area Leader Material Handling, Receiving & Stockrooms, 2012 - 2013
Directly supervised 3 direct reports and 50+ employees in the Materials Department on all
3 shifts. Lead all aspects of receiving, material movement and inventory accuracy
throughout theentire campus consisting of six locations.
FieldService Manager, 2008 - 2009
Supervised 2 direct reports and 37 employees throughout the Southeastern United States.
Worked directly with distributers and dealers to resolve conflicts and nonconforming
products in thefield. Reduced expenses by more than $2.8 million, an 39% reduction,
while increasing service levels, service quality, and customer satisfaction.
Quality Engineer, 2007 - 2008
Directly responsible for indentifyingdefects, root cause analysis and developing sustainable
solutions and product improvements through statistical controls. Developedquality assurance
policies and procedures.
Shift Manager - Operations, 2006 - 2007
Directly supervised all aspects of operations including maintenance, production, materials,
warehouse and quality to exceed established KPIs on the night shift.
Group Leader - Various Manufacturing Lines, 2001 - 2006
Directly supervised 30+ employees on various manufacturing lines within theassembly
plant and glass operations to meet the KPIs in safety, quality, delivery and costs.
OBJECTIVES
Striving for advanced employment
placement based on performance,
recognition and commitment.
Continuously working to improve
Supervision / Management
techniques through current
experience.
Utilize past Management /
Leadership experience to improve
current processes.
QUALIFICATIONS
Years of SeniorLeadership
utilizing strong interpersonal and
leadership skills to coach and
develop leaders & employees.
Communication Skills used to
working with customers, employees
while meeting production goals /
deadlines and maintaining safety and
quality control in a variety of
departments.
Extensive Knowledge of the
Manufacturing Process, leveraging
experience and implementation of
continuous improvement and Lean
techniques.
Significant Project Management
Involvement with successfully
launching multiple production lines
with double & triple digit growth.

2. Albertson's Inc
Venice, Florida
1996-2001
Department Supervisor
Directly supervised 8 employees performing various responsibilities including ordering,
scheduling, inventorying and distribution of product with vendors to meet quarterly
numbers. Actively participated as safety committee chair person as well as lead "shrink"
committee.
EDUCATION
Webster University
2003-2007
MBA in Business Administration
University ofSouth Florida
1996-2003
BA in General Management with Minor in Management - Strong focus in Finance and
Accounting
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Lean Bronze Certification -ASQ/SME
PDI Leadership Essentials - targeted selection interviewing techniques
SAP Training - Time, attendance and Human Resources
University of South Florida & OSHATraining - Hazardous Waste Operations and
Emergency Response8 Hr Certification
REFERENCES
Available upon request