MANUFACTURING, OPERATIONS and PROGRAM MANAGER Summary Customer-oriented [operations manager] focused on increasing production, minimizing equipment downtime and costs and maximizing overall plant efficiency.
Skills
Lead by example
Project management
Vendor sourcing and negotiations
Lean manufacturing
Logistics management
Talented multi-tasker
Microsoft Office Suite expert
Results-oriented
Strategic planning
Contract management and negotiations
Customer Oriented
Complex problem solving
Change Management
Work History
01/2011 to Current
General ManagerZI Machine Manufacturing – El Dorado Hills, CA
Manage day to day Business and Production of precision machined parts while leading seven 7 subordinate leaders and up.
to 34 personnel.
Manage Raw Materials Inventory through subordinate leader.
Work directly with vendors (electronically and on- site) to communicate quality and delivery issues.
Review and establish production schedule priorities based on material supply, personnel resources and customer requirements.
Coordinate production activities across all departments.
Work with all subordinate leaders to establish and track meaningful metrics for operational performance and continuous improvement.
Led cross functional team to improve the Quality Management System.
Audited existing processes, identified critical gaps, wrote flow charts/procedures/ work procedures and trained all personnel.
Accountable for the accuracy of all quotes and proposals as it relates to operations and production activities.
Handle customer complaints including physi.
Investigated and implement ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and cost reduction.
Investigated and implement ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and cost reduction.
Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions.
Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules.
Recommended and executed quality improvements for production and product quality.
Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership.
Escalated safety and quality issues and initiated remedial actions promptly.
06/2002 to 01/2011
Associate Program ManagerGeneral Dynamics – Niceville, FL
Manage post qualification phase of warhead development and production programs.
Accountable for program schedule,.
cost, delivery, proposals, meeting all technical requirements and keeping stakeholders informed.
Led cross-functional team consisting of configuration management, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, purchasing, contracts, quality assurance, and production control to develop vendor base for production.
Prepared Manufacturing Readiness plan for production including capacity plan and targeted performance metrics.
Developed customer relationship through timely issue and complaint resolution.
Key Accomplishments Management of a development program concurrently with three production programs resulted in on time delivery, costs under budget and satisfied stakeholders.
Development of request for quote template and PO review template was adopted by Senior Management for standardized use.
Developed [Number] executive presentations and reports to facilitate project evaluation and process improvement.
Directed planning, budgeting, vendor selection and quality assurance efforts.
Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated them to other team members.
Supervised the work of [Number] team members, offering constructive feedback on their work performance.
Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated them to other team members.
Coordinated design meetings and decisions across [Number] internal departments and teams.
Assessed vendor products and maintained positive vendor relations.
Boosted company revenue by more than [Number]% by [Action taken].
Spearheaded [Initiative Name], resulting in [Positive result].
Directed all phases of [Project type] projects, from [Phase] to [Phase].
01/1980 to 01/2002
Special Operations SoldierU.S. Army
15+ years of Operations Management experience in the United States Army under adverse weather conditions, irregular hours and severe physical strain.
Accomplished measurable results while leading teams from two to 40 soldiers in a fast paced, dynamic work environment.
Possess a comprehensive background in leadership, strategic planning, risk management and critical thinking derived from conducting numerous global operations during training and real world missions.
Managed risk along multiple lines to protect equipment valued over $10M while meeting the vision of senior leadership.
the 75th Ranger Regiment and the Ranger Training Brigade.
Education
2002
GED: 113 credit Hours 3.2 GPA Rio Salado College - Rio Salado, Arizona
Coursework in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Management, Operations Research and Chemistry
