Michael Manotti

Experience

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  US Navy

  Aug 2010 - Aug 2014

  Aircraft Mechanic

  Maintained and tested all survival equipment for the E2-C Hawkeye aircraft while training and supervising six subordinates. Became the subject matter expert (SME) for the squadron on systems managed by the AME rate. Supervised all pre- and post-flight procedures, created and presented flight briefs, and generated operating system reports. Provided final approval to certify the aircraft as "safe for flight." Trained new personnel on emergency and safety procedures specific to the E2-C Hawkeye aircraft.● Established expertise as the subject matter expert (SME) for the squadron on E2-C Hawkeye systems, enhancing squadron knowledge and operational efficiency. ● Standardized repair processes to decrease downtime by 25%, enhancing operational efficiency.● Developed a comprehensive safety protocol for new squadron members, leading to a 50% reduction in safety violations. Show less

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  Buddytruk

  Nov 2014 - Nov 2017

  Account Executive

  Recruited, onboarded, and trained over 150 independent contractors to execute key business objectives. Developed comprehensive support and operations manuals, along with the company’s employee handbook. Managed daily customer and employee transactions, overseeing app functionality, customer satisfaction, and payment processing. Relocated from Los Angeles, CA, to Austin, TX, to lead the launch of a new business location. ● Conducted quantitative and qualitative research to implement process improvements, resulting in a 75% increase in app usage. ● Launched a targeted marketing campaign that drove a 300% increase in mobile app downloads and boosted active user engagement by 75% within six months.● Analyzed app usage data to identify and resolve key friction points, resulting in a 20% increase in app retention rates.● Streamlined the driver onboarding process, reducing training time from three days to two while maintaining high-quality standards. Show less

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  Ball Aerospace

  Feb 2018 - Feb 2022

  Orchestrated the successful relocation of a 50,000 sq/ft warehouse, including tens of thousands of items, to a new location one week ahead of schedule. Achieved significant cost savings by reducing downtime and minimizing resource expenditures, all while ensuring zero damage to property and materials. Developed and implemented comprehensive self-assessment checklists for subcontractors to regulate compliance with federal regulations. ● Analyzed supply chain data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement, leading to a 10% reduction in overall supply chain costs. ● Implemented a supplier performance evaluation system that enhanced supplier reliability and decreased lead times by 20%.● Developed and executed strategies to optimize warehouse layout and inventory storage, achieving a 25% reduction in space utilization and a 15% increase in order picking accuracy. ● Conducted regular internal audits and risk assessments to detect compliance issues and enforced corrective actions, resulting in a 25% reduction in non-compliance incidents. Show less Supervised 15 team members in material planning, sourcing, receiving, inventory management (including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods), asset management, warehouse management, and shipping (3PL). Ensured compliance with FAR and DFARS regulations by upholding rigorous standard operating procedures. Developed company-specific metrics and KPIs to monitor adherence to performance goals, enhance internal documentation, and identify opportunities for process improvement. ● Led a Six Sigma project to resolve a critical internal logistics issue, achieving savings of hundreds of thousands of dollars by mitigating potential damage to space hardware.● Collaborated with cross-functional teams in procurement, planning and shipping to improve alignment, resulting in an 8% increase in on-time delivery performance.● Implemented inventory management best practices, achieving 98% inventory accuracy and significantly reducing cycle-count timeliness.● Optimized warehouse layout by reorganizing and maximizing vertical storage, increasing space utilization by 20% and inventory capacity by 30%, which eliminated the need for costly expansions. Show less

  • Supervisor Sr

    Feb 2020 - Feb 2022

  • Supervisor II

    Feb 2018 - Feb 2020
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  L3Harris Technologies

  Feb 2022 - Mar 2024

  Led a team of nine direct reports, directing material planning, receiving, inventory management (including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods), warehousing, and shipping operations. Instituted and trained compliance processes to meet business objectives and FAR/DFARS regulations. Formulated and reported on KPIs while managing the department budget. Generated reports that pinpointed material inefficiencies, reduced waste, increased inventory accuracy, and enhanced profitability. Revamped stockroom layout to maximize space, minimize loss, and increase picking efficiency.● Achieved recognition for eliminating a legacy system for managing government and customer-furnished property and contract deliverables by mastering ERP system functionality (Deltek Costpoint & SAP S4HANA) to mitigate risk and enhance cross-functional transparency.● Executed close-out activities for over 100 delinquent contracts with the U.S. government, including the return of thousands of units of Government-Furnished Material (GFM) and Government-Furnished Property (GFP).● Leveraged data analytics to eliminate over 10,000 obsolete parts from inventory, generating $20,000 in resale value, reducing stockroom capacity by 35%, and cutting overhead costs by 20%.● Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration to implement MRP, reassigning roles and saving the company up to $75K annually by preventing the need for additional hires. Show less

  • Enterprise Resources Planning Specialist

    Jan 2023 - Mar 2024

  • Materials Manager | Government Compliance

    Feb 2022 - Mar 2024
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  Piasecki Aircraft Corporation

  Dec 2024 - now

  Procurement Manager