Chris Hutchinson
Lisburn,Antrim and Newtownabbey
Summary
Detail-oriented production professional with strong health and safety awareness, manual handling experience, and a proven focus on quality control. Adept at working to strict production targets and deadlines while maintaining accuracy through careful interpretation of technical drawings. Highly organised and efficient using Excel for task tracking, with strong teamwork, communication, and multitasking skills that support both independent work and collaborative environments. Seeking to contribute these strengths to a role that values reliability, precision, and continuous improvement in production processes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work history
Team Coordinator (TCO) – Spares / Service Kits Department
Survitec
2022.01 - 2026.03
- Oversaw daily production of service kits to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.
- Distribute and manage work instructions across the team
- Track and manage workflow using Excel to maintain efficiency
- Ensure all work meets required quality and safety standards
- Submit and manage departmental health and safety observation reports
- Collaborated with sales team to deliver comprehensive product information and estimated lead times.
- Communicate with purchasing regarding part availability and timelines
- Prepare and share daily timesheet reports across departments
- Support team members and resolve operational queries to maintain workflow
Welder – Preselect Department
Survitec
2020.01 - 2022.01
- Welded a range of products using technical drawings
- Maintained high standards of accuracy and workmanship
- Completed additional tasks including rope cutting, rigging, and eyeleting
- Supported wider production tasks as required
- Ensured adherence to safety procedures whilst operating machinery, reducing accidents.
Rigger
Survitec
2004.01 - 2020.01
- Rigged rafts using technical drawings to precise specifications
- Prepared rafts for packing and final production stages
- Carried out additional duties including Gerber cutting, packing babycots and presscut.
- Supported aviation operational packing when required
Assisted with rolling and and lacing rafts, preparing rafts for packing (attached ropes and hoses), preparing e-packs.
Education
ILM Level 3 certificate - Leadership and Management
City & Guilds
Belfast 2024.09 - 2024.12
GCSEs - Maths, English & Science
Dunclug College
Ballymena,Skills
- Health & safety awareness and reporting
- Strong attention to detail and quality control
- Experience working to production targets and deadlines
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
- Manual handling and hands-on production experience
- Organised and efficient using Excel for task tracking
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Multitasking efficiency
Affiliations
- Running
- Weight training
- Cooking
- Reading
Key Strengths
- Strong “can-do” attitude and willingness to take on any task
- Proven ability to support multiple departments and adapt quickly
- Reliable with excellent attendance and timekeeping
- Consistent focus on safety, quality, and meeting customer deadlines
Additional information
- Experienced in manual handling tasks
- Comfortable working in fast-paced production environments
- Familiar with lean and efficient working practices
Timeline
ILM Level 3 certificate - Leadership and Management
City & Guilds
2024.09 - 2024.12
Team Coordinator (TCO) – Spares / Service Kits Department
Survitec
2022.01 - 2026.03
Welder – Preselect Department
Survitec
2020.01 - 2022.01
Rigger
Survitec
2004.01 - 2020.01
GCSEs - Maths, English & Science
Dunclug College