Occupation:Program Manager |
Location:Simi Valley, CA |
Education Level:Specialist |
Will Relocate:YES |
Description
Extensive background in all facets of Project Management which include creating project plans monitoring budgets P&L margins management of staff and supplier evaluation. Well organized able to handle numerous responsibilities and projects concurrently as exhibited by managing several key endeavors. * In addition to being successful by managing projects from infancy to a fruitful maturity I also have the ability to evaluate existing processes propose enhanced procedures increase productivity and reduce operating expenses. * Extensive contract background in both Military and Commercial applications. * Strong quantitative skills in contract negotiations amendments and the review of purchase order change notices. Plus evaluate engineering orders for cost schedule and point of embodiment. * Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong PC and technology skills. Examples of Recent Cost Reduction Exercises and Profitability Enhancements * Launched several 5-S campaigns resulting in waste reduction and increased productivity. * Slashed administration costs 30%by negotiating supplier pricing and fee's while ensuring the continuation and enhancement of services. * Increased profit margins through configuration management and tracking customer imposed changes not only for engineering orders but when applicable specification changes or revised quality clauses * Reduced overall set-up time in Manufacturing by 18% by color coding tools. * Reproduced duplicate work cells to promote the cross training of operators. * Generated a "Tiger Team" led by myself which included representation from Manufacturing Quality and Engineering to perform real time root cause analysis. This action resulted in a 22% reduction on internal nonconformances. * Sponsored a supplier workshop in conjunction with our Quality department to certify premier suppliers and implemented a sample lot inspection system based upon their status thus creating a dock to stock receiving scenario. This initiative not only reduced receiving inspection cost by 68% but also condensed cycle time while increasing throughput * Influential in creating Operator workshops providing the information and resources to enhance their ability to increase output through organization and waste management skills Accomplishments Successfully managed (6) Program Managers at (3) sites responsible for P&L margins for over 140m in yearly sales. * Managed initial field operations and coordination of initial build-outs. * Created a 360 degree review process so the customer could rate our performance. * Worked extensively throughout our customer base to improve Quality delivery and customer service to establish higher ratings. * Created internal procedures in preparation for AS9100 audit. * Coordinated and created customized presentations for Program Reviews Rate Readiness audits RCCA's and Business Development.