"Leadership & Legacy: The Story Behind
ResinSurplus"
The Future of Surplus
Trading Starts Here
Why ResinSurplus Exists
After decades in manufacturing leadership, Christopher Marinello witnessed
companies struggling with excess inventory. Manufacturers needed more than
fragmented broker relationships—they needed a professional, streamlined
solution maintaining control, transparency, and brand protection.
ResinSurplus eliminates friction in the surplus market, providing an efficient
marketplace where sellers confidently convert excess inventory into cash and
buyers access quality materials with assurance
Our Mission
Transform how the plastics industry buys and
sells surplus materials while empowering
companies to operate leaner, smarter, and more
profitably.
Built on Operational Excellence
ResinSurplus is part of the Archer Consulting family, created to help organizations solve complex operational challenges, drive
efficiency, and achieve world-class performance. Our platform reflects a lifelong commitment to operational excellence and practical
solutions that strengthen the manufacturing ecosystem.
Streamlined
Eliminate friction in surplus trading with professional tools
Secure
Maintain pricing control and brand protection throughout
Reliable
Convert excess inventory to cash with confidence
Christopher "Chris" Marinello
Chris is a highly accomplished manufacturing and operations executive whose career has been defined by innovation, technical expertise, and transformational leadership. Recognized as a Westinghouse Prize entrant at 16, he earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering with a Mathematics minor.
He is a Six Sigma Black Belt, certified Master Molder, and technical expert in RS Logix, Mastercam, and SolidWorks
A Career Built on Excellence
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Early Passion
Operated injection molding equipment at age 10,
launching a lifelong manufacturing career -
Global Training
Completed six-month intensive program at Toyota's
Engine Assembly Plant in Nagoya, Japan, mastering
lean manufacturing -
Executive Leadership
Rose through roles from Tooling Manager to COO of
major medical device company, guiding successful
Medtronic acquisition -
Consulting Excellence
Retired at 50 to partner with automotive and medical
manufacturers, solving complex operational challenges
When not working, Chris enjoys piloting his aircraft and sailing—pursuits that reflect his passion for precision, navigation, and
adventure. He is a lifetime member of the Society of Plastics Engineers and Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.
Archer Consulting: Our Foundation
Working with the world’s largest automotive and medical manufacturers, Archer Consulting has led projects ranging from complex
manufacturing systems design to plant-wide lean manufacturing conversions across diverse industries.
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Streamlined
Eliminate friction in surplus trading with professional tools
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Discipline of Leverage
Act on lead measures—identify and track the 20% of activities
producing 80% of results
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Discipline of Engagement
Keep a compelling scoreboard—people play differently when
tracking meaningful metrics
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Discipline of Accountability
Create cadence of accountability—weekly process highlighting
successes, analyzing failures, course-correcting
Comprehensive Expertise
Lean Solutions
Our consultants bring intimate familiarity with lean
manufacturing principles that drive results:
- Lean/JIT and sequencing for automotive
- Pull and Kanban systems
- Cellular and single piece flow processes
- Level loading optimization
Value Stream Focus
- Lean plant layouts
- Employee training programs
- Plan implementation and productionizing
- Performance measurements and ongoing operations
Results From Floor to C-Suite
Automotive
Deep expertise in lean sequencing and JIT systems
Medical
Specialized knowledge in regulated manufacturing environments
Aerospace
Experience with complex systems and tight tolerances
Injection Molding
Hands-on expertise from shop floor to executive level
Archer Consulting • Chattanooga, Tennessee • Driving operational excellence across industries since inception
