Christopher Thornton
Lester,PA
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
Synagro
04.2020 - 12.2025
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
Operator
Synagro
10.2008 - 04.2020
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ridley High
Folsom, PA06.2004
Skills
- Production
- Health and safety compliance
- Performance reporting
- Performance monitoring
- Process improvements
- Problem-solving
- Continuous improvements
- KPI tracking
- Operations monitoring
Certification
- Fork Lift Trainer Certification
- Mobile Elevated Work Platform Trainer Certification
- PA EMT-B Certification
- AED-CPR Certification
- Stop the Bleed Instructor Certification
Timeline
Operations Manager
Synagro
04.2020 - 12.2025
Operator
Synagro
10.2008 - 04.2020
High School Diploma -
Ridley High