Christopher Kane Email & Phone Number

Greater Orlando

Apopka, Fl

Manages all aspects of assigned programs with value ranging in excess of $20M through the production phase in Manufacturing Operations. Leads multifunctional teams to include Engineering, Planning, Supply Chain, Material Management and Operations personnel to ensure all necessary resources are available to meet program schedule and delivery requirements. Identifies risks and opportunities and leads Root Cause Corrective Action activities as needed. Develops and monitors metrics and… Show more Manages all aspects of assigned programs with value ranging in excess of $20M through the production phase in Manufacturing Operations. Leads multifunctional teams to include Engineering, Planning, Supply Chain, Material Management and Operations personnel to ensure all necessary resources are available to meet program schedule and delivery requirements. Identifies risks and opportunities and leads Root Cause Corrective Action activities as needed. Develops and monitors metrics and performance indicators taking corrective action in advance, including involvement of senior/upper level management as needed. Leads and conducts program reviews of program status on the manufacturing floor. Show less

Apopka, Fl

Serves as Supply Chain Manager for all products/services procured for the Laser Systems site within the Electronic Systems Sector. Responsible for the mission success of the entire Laser Systems Supply Chain and ensures suppliers perform to the committed schedules, terms, conditions and contractual requirements/specifications and drawings. Leads a team that is responsible for the cost, schedule and performance of suppliers for multiple business areas and for all phases of the procurement… Show more Serves as Supply Chain Manager for all products/services procured for the Laser Systems site within the Electronic Systems Sector. Responsible for the mission success of the entire Laser Systems Supply Chain and ensures suppliers perform to the committed schedules, terms, conditions and contractual requirements/specifications and drawings. Leads a team that is responsible for the cost, schedule and performance of suppliers for multiple business areas and for all phases of the procurement effort; from the initiation of the supplier strategy in the proposal phase, including pricing and technical analyses of direct and indirect costs, through negotiation/negotiation strategy, award and management of supplier activities to meet program objectives. Negotiates complex agreements, such as licensing, teaming, and alliances, as required. Monitors key performance indicators, analyzes cost-to-serve performance data, and coordinates cross-functional work teams to increase effectiveness of supply chain initiatives. Show less

Rolling Meadows, Il

Provided leadership from within SCM to identify key supplier capabilities that support current and future program technology needs. Leads multi-functional teams to assess supplier capabilities and to resolve development or production issues, to include the use of the SAP MRP system as needed, for key strategic suppliers. Maintains relationships with key suppliers and provides a forum for suppliers to present their capabilities to engineering, manufacturing, SCM, and program personnel.… Show more Provided leadership from within SCM to identify key supplier capabilities that support current and future program technology needs. Leads multi-functional teams to assess supplier capabilities and to resolve development or production issues, to include the use of the SAP MRP system as needed, for key strategic suppliers. Maintains relationships with key suppliers and provides a forum for suppliers to present their capabilities to engineering, manufacturing, SCM, and program personnel. Evaluated supplier justifications for Commercial-Item-Determination (CID) and provided technical analysis to Contracts and Cost and Price Analysis team. Acts as sector focal point for new suppliers. Additionally, was the EOIR and Rolling Meadows Coach for the Copernicus Open Innovation initiative; an Electronic Systems program to utilize crowd sourcing to better leverage the talents and abilities of the workforce, suppliers and the public. Develops and coordinates challenges with various business areas on EOIR topics including evaluation of solutions. Show less

Chicago, Il

Assigned as special assistant to EVMS focal point for DCMA Ground Systems and Munitions. Participates in Joint Surveillance Team for F-35 program at Hamilton Sundstrand. Evaluates compliance with EVMS standards and makes recommendations on system deficiencies. Oversees system compliance reviews with Future Combat Systems subcontractors. Analyzes EVMS reports relative to technical progress and reports findings and recommendations to the responsible Contract Management Office. Promoted to Lt… Show more Assigned as special assistant to EVMS focal point for DCMA Ground Systems and Munitions. Participates in Joint Surveillance Team for F-35 program at Hamilton Sundstrand. Evaluates compliance with EVMS standards and makes recommendations on system deficiencies. Oversees system compliance reviews with Future Combat Systems subcontractors. Analyzes EVMS reports relative to technical progress and reports findings and recommendations to the responsible Contract Management Office. Promoted to Lt Col. Show less

Austin

Managed both development and system test types of organizations in the server and storage productg areas. Also developed the engineering support organization for the storage line of products. Managed up to 40 personnel and budgets up to $4M.

Austin, Texas Area

Responsible for directing and coordinating all test activities at Crossroads. Reengineered test processes including the introduction of system level testing, industry standards for documentation, and restructuring functional testing of released products into streamlined test cells. This process allowed four times as many products in testing simultaneously or could reduce testing on any one release by up to 75%. Responsible for the planning and execution of a $3M department budget.

Various

Served in various capacities as a ELINT analysis engineer, Infrared Countermeasures Development, Acquisition Course instructor, Branch Chief of Airborne Reconnaissance Analysis, and Deputy Division Chief for Signals Exploitation Division.

Master Of Science (Ms), Electrical Engineering And Electro-Optics, B

Activities and Societies: IEEE, Air Force Association Master of Science in Electrical Engineering/Electro-Optics

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Electrical And Electronics Engineering, B

Activities and Societies: Band (Marching, Basketball, Hockey), ROTC, Arnold Air Society Go Irish