Chris Kaufert

Experienced operations and purchasing professional with a strong background in parts management, procurement, and continuous improvement within manufacturing environments. Most recently serving as a Parts Purchasing Specialist, I specialize in vendor coordination, inventory optimization, and systems management (MVP1, SAP, AX, EAM) to ensure seamless maintenance and production support. With nearly two decades experience at ORBIS Corporation, I’ve held roles spanning maintenance coordination, team leadership, and continuous improvement, where I led initiatives in safety, 5S, and process efficiency while supporting plant operations and training employees. I’m passionate about driving operational excellence, improving systems and workflows, and collaborating cross-functionally to keep production running safely and efficiently.