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United States

The Landing Gear Market specializes in the design, qualification, manufacture and repair and overhaul of landing gears and flight critical components to a customer base that extends from the OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) to the Operators in both the commercial and military markets.• Log and prioritize expediting requests.• Identify the manufacturing steps required to complete the work for each expedite.• Negotiate realistic, time-compressed schedules that support HD needs.• Identify and communicate internal roadblocks (approvals, NCRs and other steps requiring internal resolution).• Identify other suppliers that will be involved in the manufacturing process and prepare them to participate in the most expeditious manner possible.• Perform constant on-site follow up in accordance with HD priorities.• Create excellent relations with suppliers’ employees and management.• Report advances to Supply Chain Directors and Buyers daily.• Report and escalate systemic, financial, or other supplier problems that require attention.• Guide suppliers on reporting dates and advances through the Supplier Portal.

San Diego, California, United States

Serve as a liaison between aerospace customers and their supplier base to improve delivery performance. Track, validate, expedite, and report real-time part delivery status. • Track the flow of critical parts through the suppliers manufacturing shop from the raw material phase, through manufacturing, quality, shipping, and delivery to the customer.• Drive actions to mitigate potential delivery delays by identifying risks, performing root cause analysis, and development of recovery plans to bring shipments back in-line with customer requirements.• Create daily status reports and communicate actions and plans to all stakeholders with our customers.• Monitor production operations and identify manufacturing process improvement opportunities.

Santa Paula, California, United States

Directed and supervised the activities of 30+ employees involved in shipping, receiving, storing, and inventory management operations for a company specializing in the production of aluminum and steel castings for Aerospace and Military defense. Determined work procedures, prepared schedules, expedited workflow, and planned the layout of storage areas.• Performed all work according to the understanding of company’s Quality Management System (QMS) and Manufacturing Outline Techniques (MOT).• Inspected all incoming materials, raw goods and finished good being shipped to customers using inspection documents, sampling plans and other applicable procedures. Key liaison to AS9100 audits as well as NADCAP.• Held various roles to include shipping coordinator and heat treat operator.

Simi Valley, Ca

Acted as 1 of 2 company Logistics Leaders in charge of managing inventory and shipping logistics. Used extensive knowledge in harmonized coding and multiple shipping programs such as FedEx Ship Manager, Sage ERP MAS 90, Nucleus, and StarShip to accurately process and facilitate packages.• Established and cultivated positive relationships with customers and vendors; professionally resolved materials issues to ensure delivery and continuous support.• Continually communicated with sister companies in Chicago, Canada, and the Dominican Republic; ensured processing for internal transfers remained on schedule. ☑Acted as main liaison within Logistics Lead role educating schools and standard clients on needs, pricing, and timing of work to be completed. Hand-selected to travel to Dominican Republic sister company location to train staff members and set up facility’s overall iPad process. ☑Promoted to role as Logistics Lead due to exceptional ability to multitask and prioritize in high-pressure, deadline-driven situations. Learned role in less than 1 month vs. typical 2 year learning curve due to knowledge of inventory programs.

Simi Valley, Ca

Warehouse Materials Leader managing work flow and making operations decisions; additionally supervised ~15 employees within 5 different functional roles.• Provided strategic direction for staff, performed timely sweep of production lines, processed returns, and cultivated positive relationships with vendors. • Ensured best cycle count and auditing processes were in place to prepare company for seamless audits.☑ Held multiple roles during Materials Lead position and considered “go-to-person” for all warehouse needs including department inventory transactions, ATB/Available to Build parts readiness, and line maintenance needs. ☑ Successfully brought materials count rate to 99% accuracy and turnaround time within warehouse from 16 to 8 days.

Simi Valley, Ca

Worked as Test Technician and Assembler within company’s iPod buyback program. • As Technician: performed complete functional troubleshooting and examination of products in order to pass off to Assembly Department.• As Assembler: executed debugging processes to determine root issues and possibly return to Testing Department.

Camarillo, Ca

Provided effective and efficient troubleshooting and testing on boards for products manufactured internally. • Ran specific tests including overheating, process flaws, test flaws, and RF failures, and recorded all found data; certified on 13 different products during employment.• Additionally trained incoming technicians on company processes and best practices.Electronics skill set and equipment knowledge includes:Electronic Assembly • Oscilloscope • Test Lab Equipment • Digital Multimeter DMM • Digital Electronic Systems Semiconductor Devices • DC/AC Electronics • Soldering Techniques • Function Generator • Power Supply

Camarillo, Ca

Coordinated and executed on-time and courteous deliveries to clients. Set up and installed furniture and additionally assisted with inventory control for company.• Planned best routes to ensure deadlines were met; positively engaged with customers to ensure company reputation.