Operations manager with 28 years of progressive growth in all aspects relating to the management of business that specializes in manufactured parts supporting the aviation industry.
Oversee day to day operations of small to medium machined aviation parts and assembly facility, employing 30-45 employees in two locations, reporting issues of enhanced significance directly to the CEO
Responsible for direct and delegated information gathering leading to the acquisition of investments of significance; i.e., facilities, machinery, tooling, support equipment, vehicles. Brainstorm future needs to support growth or short lead projects with other team members
Schedule all work in progress on machining centers for set-up personnel factoring total time requirements up to delivery
Manage and develop sub-tier suppliers from both manufacturing and final/special processing standpoints
Heavily skilled in the area of integration and have been the liaison between the O.E.M, the company and third party suppliers resulting in successful delivery of work statements including support of transition of direct purchasing of goods
Company liaison between management, quality, engineering and manufacturing both in and out of facility
Travel to maintain relationships with customers and suppliers. worked to generate sales and uncover opportunities for improvement