Most recently held the position FOD Manager for Sikorsky Global Helicopters, the commercial helicopter division of Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. At Sikorsky Global Helicopter, utilizing metrics management and lean manufacturing concepts incorporated FOD prevention procedures, including tool control, which reduced the number of FOD incidents from four to zero in less than a year. Played key role in changing the FOD culture from non-existence to fully engaged workforce. This program has saved millions in product damage and loss of man-hours. Prior to this role, I was the Operations manager on the floor for the completions of Sikorsky Helicopters. Responsible for all operations in all assigned build stations, ensured stations performed in strict compliance with FAA requirements, industry accepted standards and lean manufacturing. Set up lean moving line concept saving over 1000 man-hours per build.United States Marine Corps, Maintenance Material Control Chief, Direct responsibility for overall integrity of aircraft safety procedures prior to flight for 51 aircraft. Coordinated, monitored, and controlled the maintenance workload of 8 departments:Optimized the quality of aircraft, inspections, and functional checks completed on all aircraft prior to flight. Assigned work priorities and maximized the full potential of the maintenance department, achieving 100% flight schedule success rate. Planned, coordinated, and supervised meetings with key department heads. Gathered and disseminated information for status reports and presentations to multi-tiered management staff. Exceeded aircraft utilization rates by two and one-half times the prescribed rate.Specialties:Operations management, Team building, wastes reduction, process improvement, lean manufacturing,
Listed skills include Operations Management, Management, Team Building, Leadership, and 1 others.