Chris Benkusky

About Chris Benkusky

Production Supervisor | Operations Leadership & Continuous Improvement •Lead and manage a team of production operators across all phases of manufacturing, from raw material intake to final product delivery, ensuring seamless operations and consistent output quality. •Provide hands-on leadership in coaching, training, performance development, and corrective action to maintain a high-performing, accountable production team. •Oversee daily operations with a strong focus on operational efficiency, productivity targets, safety compliance, and adherence to quality standards. •Maintain detailed production records and quality documentation to support product traceability and ensure regulatory compliance. •Serve as a key liaison between production teams, maintenance departments, and plant management to ensure clear communication and timely issue resolution. •Promptly document all incidents, gather statements, and initiate follow-up actions to support a safe and compliant work environment. •Champion continuous improvement initiatives, actively identifying and implementing process enhancements that increase efficiency, reduce waste, and drive operational excellence. Relief Supervisor / Journeyman Carman | Freight Car Inspection, Repair & Rail Yard Operations •Conduct qualified Class I, IA, II, Extended Haul, and Transfer Train inspections at Hobson Yard, ensuring all rolling stock meets FRA and AAR standards before release to service. •Relief Supervisor, overseeing daily activities of mechanical personnel, coordinating with transportation teams to minimize delays, and ensuring yard operations run efficiently and safely. •Lead continuous improvement efforts focused on increasing reliability, reducing repair cycle times, and minimizing repeat defects—supporting improved car availability and train velocity. •Mentor and train new hires and junior craft employees, delivering hands-on instruction in inspection techniques, safe work practices, and proper repair procedures. •Facilitate ongoing skills development and cross-training, fostering a more flexible and capable workforce aligned with long-term operational goals. •Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and process discipline by actively engaging crews in safety briefings, job safety analyses (JSAs), and after-action reviews. •Collaborate with leadership in both mechanical and transportation departments to identify systemic issues, recommend solutions, and implement process improvements that align with organizational performance metrics.

Experience

1. Production Supervisor

   General Dynamics

   Jan 2026 — Present · Lincoln, NE, US

Education

• RAYMOND CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

  High School Diploma

• Raymond Central Junior/Senior High School

  Diploma, General Studies

  1997 — 2002