U.S. Air Force Work Values

Daily Duties at U.S. Air Force:

I was hired as the Materiel Superintendent and Southwest Asia Regional Quality Assurance Evaluator as a result of a promotion as an active duty member of the U.S. Air Force. I managed activities of six subordinate managers at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar; Thumrait Air Base, Oman; Eskan Village, Saudi Arabia; Kuwait, and various locations in Iraq that managed Quality Control/Quality Assurance of government contracts ensuring contractor performance compliance to specifications, identifying requirements, classifying risks, selecting key processes, identifying improvement opportunities, and maintaining records as a resident specialist/representative in a contractor facility. The following were my activities: Daily • review and approve quality inspection reports submitted by area mangers from the previous day activities • compile operational records, such as time and production records, inventory data, repair and maintenance statistics, and test results • review safety and incident reports (the reports identified safety violations or incidents that identify trends where resources such as retraining or additional support personnel may be needed or reassigned) • host a staff meeting with local contractors to discuss any issues that need attention from the military staff Weekly • prepared a weekly activity report (WAR) for senior military staff (a WAR contains personnel reports, production and delivery results, inventory reports, storage activity, quality assessments, statistics and trend analysis from identified Key Performance Indicators, safety assessments, a self-assessment on how we met mission requirements/expectations, mention any military meetings or inspections and the outcome of the visit) • met with military unit staff to discuss any performance issues and other issues that may impact mission requirements Monthly • reviewed facility maintenance actions utilizing Integrated Maintenance Delivery System (similar to SAP and MAXIMO software systems); responsible for over 500,000 square feet of storage facilities in the Persian Gulf region • prepared monthly reports on expenses and funds utilization to maintain costs within specified budget • conducted stockpile audits to validate accountability and warehouse practices • prepared and approved monthly team projected inspection schedules • audited activities at select regional locations to cover all locations in my area of responsibility in a six month period. In addition, I was required to: • write and/or approve Standard Operating Procedures from each of the functional work areas • conducted explosive safety audits to ensure safe handling of munitions

What they like about U.S. Air Force:

You highly value a work environment built on a formal structure, rules, and regulations. You do not enjoy the unpredictability of shifting priorities and deadlines that upset your routine. You require and enjoy direction, input and accountability as part of your work environment. You have a strong need to participate in making key decisions and feel left out if your superiors or co-workers do not seek your input when making decisions. You thrive on providing good customer service to both internal or external customers, and doing so makes you feel good.

Tags

production, quality, logistics, operations, project, government

Skills

Business Development, Strategic Planning, Organizational Process Design, Reporting, Balance Sheet Responsibility, Microsoft Office , Bookkeeping, Presentation Skills, Business Writing Skills, Design Organizational Process, Balance Sheet Repsonsibility, Sales Interpretation , P&L responsibilities, Ecommerce Strategy and digital marketing channels optimization - SEO, SEM, email, affiliates - for high-profile accounts., Technology Solutions, Sales Support, Software Implementation, Requirements Analysis & Specification, Leadership

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