• Manage 35 union employees.• Problem solving and troubleshooting technical deficiencies and implementing solutions.• Efficient prioritization of work flow for employees in a constantly changing environment.• Responsible to produce a quality product on time and at cost.• Reduced overall assembly costs by driving Standardized work and improving assembly line concepts.• Developed teamwork strategies to improve motivation for both assembly and inspection … Show more • Manage 35 union employees.• Problem solving and troubleshooting technical deficiencies and implementing solutions.• Efficient prioritization of work flow for employees in a constantly changing environment.• Responsible to produce a quality product on time and at cost.• Reduced overall assembly costs by driving Standardized work and improving assembly line concepts.• Developed teamwork strategies to improve motivation for both assembly and inspection personnel, as well as assembly support staff.• Schedule and forecast work through the department ensuring sufficient capacity in equipment and personnel.• Ensure all personnel receive appropriate training and coaching.• Improved efficiencies and maintain continuous improvement initiatives• Development of and adherence to budgets (operating costs, capital, etc…)• Improved cost of quality by reducing NCR’s, Scrap, Rework and Quality Escapes • Liaise with internal customers/suppliers • Co-ordination of Assembly and Test activities• Ensure health and safety requirements are maintained• Maintained discipline and compliance to all company rules and procedures Show less

-Developed a bi-weekly assembly schedule that would track incoming and outgoing assemblies by calculating manpower and time needed to complete components.-Reduced inventory to put the department more in-line with JIT (Just In Time) delivery.-Management of on-time delivery (internal/external).-Developed a weekly and monthly TPM schedule for equipment used in assembly department.-Participated in Continuous Improvement Initiatives by introducing single piece flow, point of use… Show more -Developed a bi-weekly assembly schedule that would track incoming and outgoing assemblies by calculating manpower and time needed to complete components.-Reduced inventory to put the department more in-line with JIT (Just In Time) delivery.-Management of on-time delivery (internal/external).-Developed a weekly and monthly TPM schedule for equipment used in assembly department.-Participated in Continuous Improvement Initiatives by introducing single piece flow, point of use tooling and 5’s principles.-Adhere to Health and Safety policies and procedures, as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act.-Performed weekly and monthly safety inspections of the department with safety rep.-Team building within the assembly department.-Training and development of assemblers by cross-training within department.-Departmental quality control (cost, product quality, delivery).-Developed an Electrical Bonding and Grounding Training Package Show less

-Supervise afternoon shift assembly department with a staff of seven employees.-Represented the company at Boeing in Seattle to perform warranty service.-Liaise and co-ordinate with varying departments to ensure priorities are met.-Have a strong working knowledge of MRP (Material Requirement Planning) system.-Used Continuous Improvement initiatives by introducing kanban system, point of use tooling and 5’s principles.-Analyze and gather information to determine the best… Show more -Supervise afternoon shift assembly department with a staff of seven employees.-Represented the company at Boeing in Seattle to perform warranty service.-Liaise and co-ordinate with varying departments to ensure priorities are met.-Have a strong working knowledge of MRP (Material Requirement Planning) system.-Used Continuous Improvement initiatives by introducing kanban system, point of use tooling and 5’s principles.-Analyze and gather information to determine the best course of action for the companies needs.-Assembling and testing of 737 main and nose landing gear, 777 main and nose landing gear, 767 nose gear and A380 wing and body gears.-Performed high and low air pressure testing on various landing gears.-Performed electrical and hydraulic testing on gears.-Worked with A380 and Boeing drawings and specs. Show less