Christopher Wight

Questioner
DISC Type : c

Assistant Plant Manager- Conversion/Warehouse at Great Lakes Cheese

Cuba, New York, United States

Overview

Christopher Wight is the Assistant Plant Manager for Conversion/Warehouse operations at Great Lakes Cheese. With a background in Business Administration from Houghton University, he has demonstrated significant career growth within the company, progressing from a Production Operator to various leadership roles.

His professional development includes certifications in Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, as well as Communicating Change in an Enterprise-Wide Transformation. His interests extend to industrial manufacturing and engineering, including companies like Eaton and Alstom.

He has built his career almost entirely within the cheese industry, showcasing deep expertise and loyalty.

Personality Overview

Systematic

Value Seeker

Cautious & Analytical

They prefer to do thorough analysis of any situation.  They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.

Topics They Care About

Plant Management
His entire career has been focused on production and plant operations, recently moving into an Assistant Plant Manager role overseeing conversion and warehousing.
Internal Career Growth
He has a long tenure at Great Lakes Cheese, successfully advancing from an operator position to management, demonstrating loyalty and a focus on internal promotion.
Change Management
Holds a certification in "Communicating Change in an Enterprise-Wide Transformation, " indicating an interest in managing large-scale organizational shifts effectively.

Media Appearances

Christopher has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2022
Assistant Plant Manager- Conversion/Warehouse at Great Lakes Cheese
5-2017 - 8-2022
Production Manager at Great Lakes Cheese
11-2011 - 5-2017
Production Supervisor at Great Lakes Cheese
8-2008 - 8-2009
Production Supervisor at Pacific Cheese Co.
5-2005 - 8-2008
Production Operator/Lead at Great Lakes Cheese

Education

2003 - 2007
Business Administration and Management from Houghton University
Education details unavailable from Cuba-Rushford High School

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Exp : 18 Location : Cuba, New York, United States Job Level : Middle Designation : Assistant Plant Manager- Conversion/Warehouse at Great Lakes Cheese
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Insights For Selling To Christopher

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Back up any claims with data and numbers
  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits
  • Keep some extra margin in hand as they will likely negotiate the pricing

DONT's

  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient
  • Don’t depend too much on anecdotal evidence, it reduces their confidence
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Christopher is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Christopher

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Christopher move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Christopher take some risk or not?

  • They can take some risk if they are confident that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


You And Christopher

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