Michael Riedel Email & Phone Number

Knoxville, Tn, Us

St Paul, Mn, Us

In my current role I am responsible for developing Machine Reliability plans for new and existing production and packaging equipment for multiple product lines. I collaborate with equipment design teams, project managers and OEM's to implement Maintenance Conscious Engineering strategies during the design, fabrication and installation of new equipment. I also serve as the Facility ISO 50001 Energy Champion and am responsible for tracking and reporting energy usage throughout the facility while identifying opportunities to reduce energy consumption.

Purchase, New York, Us

Managed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on a can line, two bottle lines and associated plant support systems which produced over 21M cases per year in a high-speed manufacturing environment. Directed the development and execution of weekly down day maintenance activities while managing direct and indirect costs to meet plan. Directed a team consisting of two supervisors, one maintenance coordinator and 15 hourly employees on achieving quality, safety, and high-performance standards. Provided accurate weekly forecasts on labor and repair and maintenance costs.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Directed and monitored flight operations, including maintenance, ground operations, safety and security of personnel and equipment. Managed the professional development of 66 personnel and built teams capable of round-the-clock operations in both training and combat environments. Coordinated daily operations and administrative actions including promotions, counseling, finance, schooling and physical fitness training for over 65 personnel.• Planned and executed the movement of 100 personnel and over $650MM worth of aircraft and associated support equipment as part of the revitalization of a remote operating base during combat operations in Afghanistan.• Applied production control, quality control and other maintenance management principles and procedures to aircraft sustainment operations resulting in zero maintenance related incidents or accidents over a period spanning 41 months.• Collaborated with human resources, logistics and operational planning departments at higher echelons in order to meet deadlines and maintain personnel readiness, maintained a 98% human resource compliance rate for 29 consecutive months.• Recognized for excellence in leadership while serving as the senior operations manager for an organization comprised of over 475 personnel during a large scale training exercise at the National Training Center.• Supported a $3.8MM flight hour budget by coordinating the efforts of two maintenance sections, implemented a comprehensive preventive maintenance schedule resulting in a 20% cost savings per flight hour.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Served as the AH-64E Apache Helicopter Maintenance Advisor to the Saudi Arabia Ministry of the National Guard responsible for assisting in the planning, coordination and execution of a $15.7B Foreign Military Sales Program. Advised senior leaders on aircraft maintenance operations for multiple airframe types. Organized and directed the preparation and execution of port operations for five separate aircraft shipments.• Provided delivery and setup oversight for four full-flight aircraft simulation systems to include associated spares and ground support equipment.• Integrated $42MM in aircraft repair components and maintenance support equipment while establishing two supply warehouses and three aircraft maintenance facilities.• Organized and tracked Freight Forwarder commercial sea shipments of 34 aircraft and 80 forty-foot intermodal containers of equipment between the United States and locations throughout Saudi Arabia.• Conducted contract oversight and surveillance of 16 contractor maintenance personnel during aircraft rebuild operations.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Supervised aircraft maintenance and technical inspection activities on 24 helicopters. Determined man-hour, personnel, repair components and facility requirements to repair aircraft and associated equipment. Managed the training and professional development of 37 maintainers according to directives, technical manuals, work standards and operational policies.• Deployed 37 personnel and 11 aircraft to two austere locations exceeded Department of the Army readiness standards by 21% while supporting over 9,400 rotary wing flight hours during an 11-month time period.• Planned and supervised the successful transfer of 14 aircraft, repair components and maintenance support equipment valued in excess of $475M from FT. Bragg, NC to Hunter Army Airfield, GA.• Synchronized maintenance operations at the company level with higher echelon phase maintenance plans, increased aircraft availability and mission accomplishment rate by over 20%.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Planned and executed lead generation and prospecting efforts in order to achieve assigned mission. Developed rapport and inspired trust among a network of positive influencers to include parents, educators and community officials in a geographic are spanning over 5800 square miles.• Improved recruiting station performance by over 20% by providing personalized counseling on Army specific job training, education and personnel benefits to applicants based on their individual service goals. • Delivered over 200 public presentations in high schools, trade schools and colleges, maintaining a positive Army image within key recruiting arenas.• Increased market share in contested recruiting areas by over 50% within six months of assignment.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Performed duties as an Instructor/Writer for the AH-64D Apache attack helicopter repairer course. Utilized subject matter expertise to develop and prepare programs of instruction and related training materials. Enforced stringent quality control measures throughout all facets of training in order to comply with Federal Aviation Administration aviation maintenance training requirements. • Trained over 190 U.S. Army and Foreign Military students during initial entry maintenance training and aircraft transition courses. • Maintained seven flight control and airframe maintenance-training devices valued in excess of $60M with no training degradation for over 24 months.• Facilitated the International Association for Continuing Education and Training accreditation process by reviewing and correcting over 10 lesson plans.• Exceeded the 80% instructor evaluation standard, maintained a 94% average rating for 28 consecutive months.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

- Managed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance efforts of 60 personnel in support of 24 AH-64D. - Coordinated contractor phase maintenance activities resulting in increased readiness, productivity and availability. - Authored a Battalion Downed Aircraft Recovery Team (DART) SOP and trained 24 personnel in non-standard maintenance. - Performed AH-64A/D Aviation Unit Maintenance (AVUM) in the rank of Specialist thru Staff Sergeant.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

- Performed 155MM self-propelled Howitzer driving, sighting, loading and firing, and supervised ammunition handling.

Bachelor'S Degree, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science And Technology, General

High School Diploma, College/University Preparatory Program