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•Oversee operations of the Development department, Forms Development department, Design department, Data Collection department, Services/Technical Support department, and Testing department to produce scalable, extensible technology in deadline-driven, fast-paced deployment environment•Responsible for over 100 employees, scheduling, day to day activities, performance feedback , and prioritizing the need of customers•Manages a customer service and operations in 34 states (over 1600 school districts)•Identify and propose ways to improve product and services by analyzing complex data and feedback.•Staying up to date on comprehensive knowledge of each territory, and state/federal Govt. regulations•Responsible for setting up SMART goals, business rules for all team members•Lead cross-functional teams with Request for Proposal (RFP)

•Completed 2 weeks training in Operations Management Functions•Responsible for over 60 associates including 8 Team Leads and a Production Controller•Effectively led employees in the production of high-end aircraft interior furniture and composite components with an emphasis on the Paint, Finish, Staining, Toning, and FAIR (First Article Inspection) processes to meet quality, schedule, and budget requirements•Led and implemented Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 5S initiatives•Planned and scheduled direct and indirect labor workflow and organize teams to meet production schedules•Evaluated and monitored employees performance through performance plans and assessments, developing performance objectives, coaching, counseling, and providing and documenting training•Prepared and presented information such as results and processes to management•Regularly communicated with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments •Participate in and oversee overall program strategy based on customer choice and decision for final products•Responsible for streamlining numerous production lines and prioritizing the workload based on Cessna, Learjet, Beechcraft schedule using Heijunka processes•Resolve or escalate program issues and actively manage program risks•Resolved employees conflicts and production issues by initiating plans to motivate employees to achieve goals

•Cross-trained in Supply Chain functions•Trained and experienced in equipment calibration with but not limited to: Micrometer, ESD surface resistance tester, and Caliper•Demonstrated ability to communicate and organize functional areas include but not limited to: procurement, in depth product testing, tactical software and firmware analysis•Worked in cell environment, reduced throughput from 60 days to less than 5 days•Continuous Improvement (CI) trained and certified active membero Co-led one weekCI event to restructure entire Repair Department that resulted in the following: Improved parts flow by 10% Improved Repair Station's on time delivery by 95% Improved work area efficiency by 90%•Reduced HDM-3 (Audio Amplifier) build time by 60% which saves company 60% labor expenses•Increased OTD (on time delivery) from 59% to 99% as part of a team effort•Active and certified member of EH&S committee•Completed 2 weeks of Continuous Improvement Foundations course