John O'Connell Email & Phone Number

Rockford, Il, Us

Rockford, Illinois Area

Determines and maintains quality standards developed in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices, the Company's own Standard Operating Procedures and customer requirements.• Coordinates the daily activities of QC personnel for packaging. • Coordinates the daily activities of the QC Inspectors. Implements inspection criteria and testing. • Study and standardize departmental work practices to improve quality and efficiencies of subordinates. • Helps resolve quality related issues with other departments and customers. • Provides continuous training either through the use of departmental work practices, examination of cGMP's and SOP's, specific customer requirements or by personal instruction. • Review records for accuracy of information, compliance with established procedures. • Reviews daily paperwork to assure all customer requirements and quality standards have been met and maintained. • Promotes continuity of shifts through cooperation and communication within as well as with other departments. • Assist in the performance of monthly internal audits and any necessary corrective action to follow-up.• Disposition NMR's. • Recommend and participate in disciplinary activities of subordinates.• Maintain testing equipment and supplies needed for the department. • Participate in Lean Six Sigma (LSS) efforts as assigned. • Assist in performing investigations, write reports, memos, or letters. • Maintain and ensure adherence to all safety standards.

Beale Afb, Ca

Supervised three support sections of 65 personnel and directed day-to-day operations involving maintenance and support for over $23 million of aircraft maintenance support equipment.- Directed over 7,000 maintenance actions on 650 support equipment assets achieving a 16 year operational high of 97.6% - pivotal in shop receiving the 2011 Team of Year Award.- Inspired maintenance personal to strive for perfection with high maintenance standards - led to an overall 98% pass rate with quality assurance inspections.- Developed and managed the HAZMAT/HAZWASTE program – recognized as benchmark program during base compliance inspection with no discrepancies in operations.Initiated a process improvement in personnel management that eliminated duplication and saved over 1,100 man-hours per year.

Langley Afb, Va

Handpicked for this position and charged with traveling nationally and internationally to evaluate performance of maintenance operations.- Conducted field evaluations that included inspection of maintenance operations, business practices, inventory management, safety, training, HAZMAT handling, and EPA compliance.- Worked with local management and supervisors to provide feedback and assist with process improvement.- Prepared formal presentations to senior staff on findings with recommendations for changes in training and/or operational management.

Mcchord Afb, Wa

Directed day-to-day aircraft maintenance operations involving 6 Production Managers and over 500 maintenance personnel for a 24/7 operation.- Reviewed/analyzed production data and revised production schedules to ensure meeting in commission rate for 45 state-of-the-art transport aircraft.- Successfully increased aircraft availability by 5%.- Created and conducted formal training that successfully enhanced knowledge, skills, and abilities of 37 supervisors and achieved career advancement.- Provided technical support for complex problems, functioned as Project Manager for several major maintenance operations.- Played a key role in the organization receiving an Excellent Rating during an annual performance evaluation.- Effectively orchestrated activities during a special exercise and exceeded established goals for all operational parameters.

Mcchord Afb, Wa

Managed a team of 57 maintenance personnel that included military and civilian team members. Developed and orchestrated maintenance operations for 430 pieces of equipment valued over $10 million.- Successfully developed functional plans that ensured optimal performance for all maintenance operations and increased in commission rate for equipment used to support aircraft maintenance operations - Achieved a well above standard in commission rate of 98%.- Initiated comprehensive training programs that improved the knowledge, skills, and performance of an inexperienced work force.- Increased Quality Assurance through proactive supervisory participation in all aspects of maintenance operations.- Functioned as Project Manager for a modification to hydraulic lifts – achieved annual savings of $500,000.

Chievres Ab, Belgium

Handpicked for this position and directed the maintenance and quality assurance operations for an organization that provided aircraft maintenance support equipment for aircraft located in Europe.- Managed inventory of 43 pieces of equipment and controlled a $1 million operational budget.- Functioned a Network Administrator and provided technical support, training, and security for 24 workstations at eight locations.- Meticulously managed over $60,000 in aircraft ground handling cost and reduced payment time by 70% with zero late fee expenditures.- Created a maintenance tracking system and reduced equipment downtime by 20%.- Fulfilled 100% of simulator training requirements for 11 aircrew members, over $200,000 in contracting and travel cost.

Master Of Science, Quality Engineering And Management, Gpa 3.8

Activities and Societies: Vice-President of Student Chapter for ASQThe objective of the program is to develop quality and management.

Bachelor Of Science, Technical Resource Management, Siu Undergraduate Gpa 4.0

Activities and Societies: Dean's ListMinor in Airport Management and Planning The Technical Resource Management program builds upon.

Associate, Applied Science, Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology