Team Lead/Project Manager
Tinker Afb, Ok
•Managed and performed all aspects of daily maintenance operations on military aircraft throughout the project life cycle including planning, personnel and technical requirements•Inspected all performed maintenance to ensure compliance with quality and technical data for critical KC-135R and C-130H aircraft repairs•Interfaced with operations managers to ensure the completion of quality parts that met or beat cost and profitability targets•Trained & supervised five-person team of aerospace metals specialists•Provided “sense of urgency” for the entire Organization through established deadlines and process improvement•Provided leadership and direction with emphasis on team building through effective communication•Used independent decision making and strong judgement skills during crisis situations•Strategized, implemented, and maintained program initiatives that adhered to organizational objectives•Developed program assessment protocols for evaluation and improvement•Maintained organizational standards of satisfaction, quality, and performance•Oversaw multiple project teams, ensuring program goals were reached•Worked closely with project sponsors, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives•Instructed, performed, and supervised welding, machining, heat treating and CAD/CAM operations in an aerospace environment•Managed continuous process improvement program, reduced maintenance time by 75% and cut waste of out of tolerance parts by 60%
