Adam Gore

Adam Gore

Aviation Logistics Maintenance Manager/UH-60 Blackhawk Maintenance Test Pilot

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    F-16 Build Team Manager at Lockheed Martin.

  • Education

    • Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

      1991 - 1995
      Bachelor of Science Aviation business management/logistics
  • Experience

    • US Army Aviation

      Jun 1984 - May 2006
      Aviation Logistics Maintenance Manager/UH-60 Blackhawk Maintenance Test Pilot

      Coordinated and managed intermediate and limited depot level support and technical assistance for over270 military aircraft assigned to Japan and Korea. Performed duties as the Government FlightRepresentative and directed the workload for 125 aircraft mechanics, 30 contractors and 44 Koreannationals in over 22 occupational specialties. Performed duties as the Contract Officer Representative(COR), conducting inspections at all stages of work performance to include: Army rotary-wing aircraft:utility, observation, attack, and cargo aircraft. Inspected aircraft components and performed QualityAssurance inspections and evaluations of solider, Korean national and contractor performed maintenancein support of units. Arranged and coordinated administrative and logistical support required by thecontractor. Performed duties as the Recoverable Items Control Officer and Operational Readiness Float(ORF) aircraft Coordinator. Reviewed. researched and validated the largest number of work orders inArmy aviation. Conducted maintenance test flights for supporting units in theater. Show less

    • Middle River Aircraft Systems

      May 2006 - May 2012
      Supervisor/Facilitator/Coach

      Bonding Supervisor/Facilitator at Middle River Aircraft Systems, a subsidiary of GE. Responsible for thecoordination and prioritizing of the V22/GE90/CF34-10E composit bonding programs to include daily workflow management, status reporting, material and tool coordination. Maintains and supervises theadministrative actions and work assignments of 40 hourly employees. Coordinates with other Facilitators,Engineers, Program Managers, Customer Representatives and departments to maximize resourceutilization and cost reduction for the program. Show less

    • GE Aviation

      May 2006 - Aug 2016

      Aviation Manufacturing Supervision Management,Third Shift Supervisor and Conventional Lathe Team Coach. Responsible for communicating business goals, programs, and processes for my areas and coordination and prioritizing movement of the 1st shift teams parts to include daily work flow management, status reporting, material and tool coordination. Maintains and supervises the administrative actions and work assignments of 24 hourly 3rd shift employees. Coordinates with other Facilitators/Team Coaches, Engineers, Program Managers, and departments to maximize resource utilization and cost reduction for the 103 different parts numbers and operations in the Conventional Lathe area Show less Bonding Supervisor at Middle River Aircraft Systems, a subsidiary of GE. Selected as the Team Coach forone of the first Collaborative Work Groups at MRAS. Responsible for communicating business goals,programs, and processes for my areas and coordination and prioritizing of the Pratt & Whitney bondingprograms to include daily work flow management, status reporting, material and tool coordination.Maintains and supervises the administrative actions and work assignments of 49 hourly employees.Coordinates with other Facilitators, Engineers, Program Managers, Customer Representatives anddepartments to maximize resource utilization and cost reduction for the program. Show less

      • Cell/Product Group Leader

        May 2012 - Aug 2016
      • Supervisor/Facilitator

        May 2006 - May 2012
    • IWG High Performance Conductors, Inc.

      Aug 2016 - Dec 2018
      Production Supervisor

      Supervise administration and work assignments of 36 hourly employees. Communicate business goals, programs, and processes to team and employees. Coordinate and prioritize movement of orders including daily workflow management and status reporting. Work with other supervisors, engineers, and program managers to maximize resources and minimize cost. Coordinated and prioritize daily workflow management, status reporting, and materials and tools. Manage workflow and process improvements. Coached team to 75% decrease in late order backlog. Increased production output on an average of 43%. Increased machine uptime from below 30% to an average of >55%. Show less

    • Grupo Antolin

      Dec 2018 - Dec 2019
      Adam Gore Lead Production Supervisor - GROUPO ANTOLIN

      Oversee and supervise multiple shift supervisors, while monitoring the administration and work assignments of 208 hourly employees. Mentored and guided supervisors about team building and the techniques of influencing employees to create a stronger and self-reliant work force. Introduced coaching skills that help develop growth trait awareness towards achieving a higher production rate.

    • Lockheed Martin

      Nov 2019 - now

      F-16 Build Team Manager- Greenville SCOur products play an important role in the national security of the United States and more than 70 other countries, ensuring peace and stability around the world. Highly trained and specialized personnel and facilities are key to the company's unrivaled success in the aeronautics industry. Our workforce of more than 25,000 has pre-eminent expertise in advanced aircraft design and production, modification and support, stealth technology and systems integration and information technology.The Lockheed Martin Aeronautics F-16 team manager is a full spectrum leader who will work with multiple levels of executives and first-line management, peers, internal and external customers.Responsibilities include:• Manages the staffing levels to achieve financial and performance commitments.• Perform as a strategic thinker with manufacturing leadership experience, and lean manufacturing focus.• Identifies and implements continuous improvement initiatives that enhance cost and schedule performance.• Develops and manages budgets, cost, quality, and schedules for assigned production area.• Leads Performance Management Team processes and metrics• Manages development opportunities for employees to allow realization for each employee's full potential.• Recognizes and rewards superior individual performance and effectively addresses poor performance issues.• Creates a culture that ensures accountability and trust while ensuring compliance with Company Policies & Procedures.• Must have the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.• Primary responsibility is System Installation and Test of completed structure. Show less • Supervises Production Build Process for F-16V Block 70 to include various structural components.• Ensures the Safety, Quality, Cost and Schedule performance for assigned production area.• Accomplishes results through lower-level subordinate production leads and employees.• Identifies and implements continuous improvement initiatives that enhance cost and schedule performance.• Manage all aspects of safety, quality, schedule, cost, resources, logistics/production control, equipment and process/procedure.• Develop strategies to package and absorb out-of-station work, in-span to prevent disruption to normal production sequence/flow.• Drive focus toward continuous process improvement, corrective action and expeditious implementation of robust, relevant corrective action plans.• Recognizes and rewards superior individual performance and effectively addresses poor performance issues.• Creates a culture that ensures accountability and trust while ensuring compliance with Company Policies & Procedures.• Staff and manage technical proficiency levels to ensure a trained, qualified, skilled workforce.• Foster customer relations building rapport and confidence between the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and our System Program Office.• Help employees and the organization move effectively and efficiently through change by facilitating implementation and acceptance. Show less

      • F16 Multi Function Manufacturing Manager/System Installation and Test Manager

        Dec 2022 - now
      • Completion Supervisor for F-16 Build Team

        Nov 2019 - Dec 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • OSHA, 30-hour General Industry Safety aand Health

      (Daniel Mancuso) Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
      Feb 2016
    • Aviation Maintenance Program Manager and Logistic Officer Course / UH-60 Maintenance Test Pilot

      Jun 1997
    • Mid-Level Manager Journey

      Skillsoft
      Sept 2023
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    • Influence and Persuasion

      Skillsoft
      Sept 2023
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    • Networking with Leader Peers

      Skillsoft
      Sept 2023
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    • New Project Manager Essentials

      Skillsoft
      Sept 2023
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    • Collaboration

      Skillsoft
      Sept 2023
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    • Leading Innovation

      Skillsoft
      Sept 2023
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    • Leadership Transitions: Moving into Middle Management

      Skillsoft
      Sept 2023
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    • Moving into Middle Management

      Skillsoft
      Sept 2023
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