Justin Gonzalez Email & Phone Number

United States

As the Vice President of Operational Delivery, I am responsible for ensuring the successful planning, execution, and continuous improvement of our global operations, supporting Mercy Ships' mission to provide medical care and development opportunities in underserved areas. My role encompasses the following key areas:Global Supply Chain: Overseeing the.

Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

• As the Senior Director of Planning and Implementation at Mercy Ships, I oversee the Global Recruiting and Staffing Department, the Continuous Improvement Department, the Project Management Office (PMO), and Fleet.
• Drive operational excellence and facilitate strategic initiatives across the organization.
• Lead a team of professionals in recruiting volunteers and developing and implementing process improvement strategies.
• Manage major projects and ensure effective planning and execution of maintenance activities for the fleet.
• Leverage expertise in project management, continuous improvement methodologies, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Enable the organization to achieve goals, enhance efficiency, and drive sustainable growth.

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

• As the Fleet Projects Director for Mercy Ships, I was responsible for ensuring that all maintenance, repairs, and upgrades on the MV Global Mercy and the MV Africa Mercy were completed to the highest standards, in.
• Managing a team of Project Managers responsible for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of the Mercy Ships fleet.
• Developing and overseeing project schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of projects.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance with relevant maritime standards and guidelines.
• Collaborating with other departments to identify and implement process improvements.
• Managing vendor relationships and negotiating contracts for services and materials.

Antwerp, Flemish Region, Belgium

• During this time, I oversaw the delivery, assembly, and equipping of the Global Mercy, the world’s largest civilian-owned hospital ship. My key accomplishments included:
• Spearheaded projects behind the assembly and delivery of a hospital ship serving locations across West Africa.
• Established and scaled the organization’s premier Program Management Office, devising SOPs and best practices that impacted 900+ staff.
• Led a team of 11 Project Managers, mentoring them to deliver data centers, infrastructure, device deployment, hospital construction and outfitting, health information systems, marine, and operational projects for the.
• Administered a budget of $210M for projects, infrastructure, and operations.
• Directed forecasting and financial analyses, identifying opportunities and risks, and forming actionable strategies.

Center For Naval Technical Training Unit, Jacksonville, Florida

Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (Various)