Experience

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  United states air force

  Apr 1993 - May 2013

  F-16 integrated avionics systems craftsman, retired

  Solved complex maintenance problems using wiring diagrams, schematic diagrams, engineer drawings and technical publications. Supervised, evaluated, and inspected job performance and maintenance techniques. Provided training and task certification for skill level advancement and ensure compliance with published safety guideline. Ensured hazardous materials were labeled, handled, and stored according to environmental standards. Directed and controlled the completion of all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to support daily maintenance and production effort of aircraft valued at $822 million. Inspected, analyzed and evaluated systems and subsystems to determine operational status. Directed all activities associated with a full agenda of an operating department’s day-to-day production schedule. Led cross-functional teams supported the installation, modification, and integration of aircraft avionic systems. Provided consultation, feedback, and support to the Maintenance Superintendent, Production Superintendent, and shift supervisors Show less

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  Pontiac foods (kroger company)

  Apr 2013 - Jun 2014

  Maintenance supervisor

  Provided supervision and leadership for the effective execution of all maintenance, engineering controls, and assigned projects within the premises of the plant in support of Safety, Quality, and Reliability and corporate strategy. Monitored maintenance activities, documentation, and historical data to highlight trends. Coordinated with vendors/contractors to order parts, supplies, and equipment for assigned projects associated with equipment and facility. Managed operational workflow on manufacturing equipment and facility valued at more than $22 million dollars. Provided, training, coaching, mentoring, and development of employees as appropriate to meet organizational needs. Show less

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  Lockheed martin

  Jun 2014 - now

  Manage an indirect and direct budget. Responsible for all aspects of the business to include Safety, Quality, Schedule and Cost. Work closely with functional support organizations to archive company and organizational objectives. Set the direction and execution of Continuous improvement for the department. Ensures accurate and timely manner of all training requirements for 300+ employees. Leads daily manufacturing activities utilizing manufacturing plans, work flows, and crew loading. Responsible for area 6S, production compliance surveillance, production build surveillance and daily compliance to ISO9001, Aero Codes, and aircraft specifications, material specification and other governmental compliance regulations. Show less Leads Supervisors, Associate Managers and Manufacturing support personnel in Production of F-35 Final Assembly operations. Leads the team priorities and daily operations for the bargaining unit labor resources, while interfacing with manufacturing planning, manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, production control and inspection. Assures the timeliness and accuracy of aircraft records. Manages direct, indirect and allocated business unit budgets. Uses earned value management tools to manage production task execution. Coordinates employee recruitment, training, performance, work assignments. Ensures adherence to company and F-35 Program policies and procedures. Leads the execution of Assembly and Test of the F-35 Final Assembled aircraft, SWBS J830. Responsible for work group performance to targets associated with employee safety, aircraft quality, schedule, cost and adherence to defined processes. Responsible for coordination with manufacturing engineering to provide appropriate technical input to employees, staffing line analysis and planning, performing annual performance assessments, and review of salaried employees. Ensures product meets inspection requirements. Develops and implements Cost Reduction Initiatives, as well as ensures tooling, workplace layouts and staffing are aligned with quality, cost and schedule requirements. Reinforces a culture that values and embraces foreign object damage prevention. Responsible for ensuring housekeeping and 6-S requirements are met and adhered to. Ensures certification of employees who perform certification-required tasks. Provides a safe working environment and takes timely corrective action to correct unsafe conditions. Show less Manages crews of represented mechanics/technicians charged with the completion of aircraft build, systems testing, and operational checkouts. Ensures company, customer, engineering, and FAA specifications and regulations are met. Responsible for driving and adjusting as necessary work assignments to meet tactical and strategic goals. Ensures that tasks are completed on schedule and within budget following procedures, schedules, and work plans. Sets priorities and job assignments, coordinates with engineering for troubleshooting path and system regression. Administers and executes overall policies and procedures that typically affect individual employees. Show less Subject matter expert on F-16 Avionics systems. Senior maintenance instructor that provided formal instruction and assistance with the installation, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of the F-16 at the organizational level of maintenance. Developed courseware for student training manuals and classroom presentations using instructional development technology. Conducted courseware review to develop standardized training programs to meet customer requirements. Cultivated long-term relationships with customers by sustaining continuous communication and facilitating solutions to address concerns. Evaluated instructor performance and effectiveness of training programs, and provided recommendations for improvement to program manager to ensure quality training solutions. Show less

  • Multi-Functional Manufacturing Senior Manager

    May 2024 - now

  • Multi-Functional Manufacturing Manager

    Jan 2019 - May 2024

  • Multi-Functional Manufacturing Associate Manager

    Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

  • F35/JSF Final Assembly Completion Supervisor

    Dec 2015 - Jan 2018

  • F16 Maintenance Trainer/SME

    Jun 2014 - Dec 2015