Amanda Christopher
About Amanda Christopher
Amanda Christopher is the East Gulf Area Service Manager at Tennant Company, where she has worked since 2020. She has over 15 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, with a background in leadership roles at various companies including Caterpillar Inc., Brown-Forman, and Faurecia.
Current Role at Tennant Company
Amanda Christopher serves as the East Gulf Area Service Manager at Tennant Company, a position she has held since 2020. Based in the Birmingham, Alabama Area, she is responsible for overseeing service operations in the East Gulf region. Her role involves managing service teams, ensuring customer satisfaction, and optimizing service delivery processes.
Previous Experience in Manufacturing
Amanda has over 15 years of experience in the manufacturing industry. Prior to her current role, she worked at Faurecia as a Warehouse Manager from 2015 to 2016 in Cottondale, Alabama. She also held the position of Team Leader at Brown-Forman from 2013 to 2015 in Trinity, Alabama, where she contributed to team management and operational efficiency.
Career at Caterpillar Inc.
Amanda Christopher worked at Caterpillar Inc. in various roles from 2007 to 2013. She began as a Lead Logistics Planning Analyst, progressing to Lower Power Train Scheduling Manager for 10 months, and then served as Section Manager until 2013. Her tenure at Caterpillar provided her with extensive experience in supply chain operations and team leadership in a manufacturing environment.
Education and Academic Background
Amanda studied at Millikin University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Organizational Leadership from 2011 to 2013. Prior to that, she attended Richland Community College, achieving an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Business Administration and Management from 2007 to 2011. Her educational background supports her leadership and management capabilities in the manufacturing sector.
Leadership Skills and Expertise
Amanda possesses strong communication, troubleshooting, and leadership skills. She has diverse leadership experience in both bargained environments and high-performance organizations (HPO). Her expertise includes front-line supervision, material planning, and team leading, which are essential for her roles in service and operations management.