Results driven supervisor

8/2008 - 2/2009

Matrix Composites Inc

Individual Contributor

• Production supervisor fo 18 techniciansProduction supervisor for an aircraft parts manufacturer. Produce critical carbon fiber composites structures utilizing state of the art resin transfer molding technologies for the F22 aircraft program. Conforming to AS9100 practices and standards, utilizing lean manufacturing processes and implemented 5s standards to achieve world class quality and an aircraft that is second to none • Supervised 18 technicians in the manufacturing of aircraft parts through team concepts and lean manufacturing practices • Reduced direct labor , while increasing productivity and quality through cross training and sustaining a 98.2% parts shipped • Met and exceeded all monthly and quartile projections in quality, cost and manpower. • Worked with the quality department to ensure all parts met AS9100 standards and DOD specifications

5/2005 - 7/2008

Va Home Tech Corp

Manager

• • Created policy and implemented new process utilizing optimization models, team concept and ISO best practices. • Reduced direct labor costs through introduction of automation and cross training. • Reduced production cycle times 40% from 5 hours to 3 hours while increasing out bound capacity and distribution footprint. • Reached 1.2m in sales/installations within 3 years of operating by effective use of manufacturing process/ quality control and best practice utilization. • Awarded Hampton Roads Best of the Best in 2008 for countertop production/quality and customer service.

9/1992 - 4/2005

Ford Motor Company

Manager

• Introduced and developed new methodologies across multiple production lines, created, wrote and implemented processes to provide cost reductions and improve manufacturing processes/ production through analysis, utilization of best practices, automation and technologies. • Delivered strong and sustainable operating gains including an improvement in operating efficiency, reduction in overall cycle time and increase in product quality. Sustained a 97.3% first time through delivery rate. • Reduced direct labor 10% to 15% per new model launch by introduction of new processes, best practices and automation. • Prepared manufacturing readiness plan for new product launch including capacity plan and target performance. Collaborated with engineering and product design departments and produced final documentation in 60 days. • Led cross functional team for the introduction of new methodologies through team concept, best practices and analysis. • Trained cross functional teams in 8D analysis of root cause quality issues to reduce late delivery rate of product orders improving delivery rate by 17% • Balanced workflow across manufacturing cells utilizing space, production efficiency moving the inventory to a just in time inventory system. Exceeding target cost. • Q-1, ISO 9000, 14000 certified

1996

Bachelor Degree

LCCC

• Manufacturing Managemant

1985

Associate Degree

NVCC

• Business