Responsible for various program suppliers in the US and accountable for ensuring on time delivery and on quality of Equipment & System equipment to Airbus (various work packages).

Parttime lecturer at the Manufacturing Systems Engineering & Management department of California State University, Northrodge. Teaching Operations Management (MSE 606) and Lean Manufacturing (MSE 507).

General Construction, Facility Service and Repair

Worked with the site leadership team to identify areas that need improvement, and conducted kaizen events to achieve an improved future state. Worked with the Purchasing team to document key processes, and trained the team members to achieve enhanced process execution. Conducted Value Stream Mapping (VSM) for key product lines to identify and resolve bottlenecks of equipment, resources and material constraints and achieve improved future state. Worked with key customers to evaluate rate readiness and increase throughput of key value streams.

In support of the Operations strategic planning process, oversees and facilitates Operations Excellence activities in MCS. Translates MCS Strategies into Operations Excellence Projects for MCS. Aligns Resources of Operations Excellence team members to support site operations resource requirements for Operations Excellence, as well as MCS SBU Transformation and Strategic Projects. Develops Operations Excellence related plans, budgets, and procedures and ensures effective implementation. Directs the activities of six Operations Excellence Manufacturing Engineers. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure efficient and effective Operations Excellence activities. Defines goals for Operations Excellence Team, as well as solve problems with Operations Excellence Team and Site Level Functions.

Responsible for deploying lean principles in all segments of the business. Identify and execute Kaizen events to improve material flow, reduce waste and enhance productivity. Work with managers of all departments to map value streams and improve all business processes.

Responsible for SIOP, MPS, Purchasing, Planning, Receiving, Shipping, and Inventory Control departments. Improve Supplier OTD, , supplier management, transition from discrete PO’s to long term agreements and supplier schedules, improving shop loading, and material flow. Manage personnel to achieve the profit plan, obtain material savings and efficient processes, developing and executing lean initiatives, Intellectual Capital, Continuous Improvement and Kaizen events. Lead the team to resolve producibility issues, increase suppliers’ output, and develop SCM capabilities while outsourcing to Best Cost Economy suppliers to achieve Award and Spend goals. Lead SCM improvement initiatives including inventory reduction, VMI, supplier rationalization, commodity strategic sourcing, sub-contractor specification alignment and supplier support to increase on time delivery and quality. Managed spend of $55M direct material and $10M MRO, along with inventory investment of $32M and budget of $650K. Supported mature, complex product with 140K SKUs, servicing OEM production, FAA certified Airline Repair Center and aftermarket spare parts sales. DFAR compliant Certified Purchasing System with U.S. Defense Department.

Responsible for leading the Manufacturing Engineering department and a cross-functional team to improve FTY, cycle time, and quality. Manage personnel to increase Manufacturing Engineering process Improvement activities of various Focus Factories, developing and executing Lean Initiatives, Intellectual Capital, Continuous Improvement and Kaizen events. Lead the solenoid team to resolve producibility issues, increase suppliers’ output, and develop in-house manufacturing capabilities while planning to outsource solenoid production to plant in Tijuana, Mexico. Initiated and implemented co-op program California State University Northridge. Chaired the Make/Buy committee, Margin improvement and Cost Out teams.

Responsible for all aspects of a privately-owned small-business servicing retail chain stores. Was responsible for leading the company administration, human resources, logistics and operations. Being involved in almost all aspects of the business, from proposals to project completion, allowed me to further develop intellectual capital, implement lean principals, and implement continuous improvement. During the past year Maintco Corp. opened new branches in Santa Maria and Bakersfield, purchased three additional vehicles and another warehouse, and increased profit by over 50%. Learned all aspects of business management in a rapidly changing environment, and was the technical leader for a custom-made software to manage the business from Proposal to Invoicing.

As a member of the site leadership team, managed Fabrication, Hone Lap & Grind, Assembly and Test, and Repair and Overhaul. Established Focus Factories where support functions are dedicated to specific product lines are co-located where production takes place. Enhanced cross functional cooperation and support, improved customer On Time Delivery, reduced past due, and established organizational capabilities of Operations through self-directed teams.

Responsible for leading the Lean Manufacturing and Process Improvement activities of the various Focus Factories for Hydro-Aire, developing Lean Initiatives, Intellectual Capital, Continuous Improvement and Kaizen events. Enhance the transition process of development programs from engineering design to production.

Lead, directed and coordinated all activities of the Focus Factory in processing materials or manufacturing fuel pump and speed sensing products in Hydro-Aire organization by performing the management duties personally or through work cells and team members. Lead manufacturing, manufacturing engineers, buyers and focus factory personnel in determination of work scope, tasks, and budgets. Provided methods of cost reduction for production and production-related activities. Produced the factory orders per the MRP schedule to ensure high on time delivery and first time yield to support the company's capital plan, goals and objectives.