AJ FAVELA
Wichita,KS
Summary
Self-motivated Leader with a track record of streamlining processes, controlling costs, and exceeding business targets. Collaborative and detail-oriented, successfully working with consultants, area leaders, and employees. Proficient in operational and budget management techniques.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager of Operations
Spirit Aerosystems
Wichita, KS
08.2021 - Current
- Conducted Lean Six Sigma training sessions for employees.
- Analyzed current operations and identified areas of improvement.
- Created visual management systems to track progress on projects.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth operations.
- Established policies and procedures for day-to-day operations that comply with company standards and regulations.
- Monitored KPIs to evaluate productivity, quality control and other performance metrics.
Executive Operations Manager
Identity Group
Wichita, KS
03.2011 - 02.2021
- Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Gathered data pertaining to customer needs to identify, predict and evaluate system and network requirements.
VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
Thermal Trade Inc
Wichita, KS
01.1996 - 03.2011
- Developed and deepened relationships with functional leadership to interconnect revenue generation initiatives with day-to-day operations.
- Brought about substantial operational improvements by reworking policies and enhancing enforcement.
- Oversaw the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to operational activities.
Education
Business Management
Friends University
Wichita, KS01-1998
Skills
- Logistics Management
- Customer Service
- Performance reporting
- Workflow Optimization
- P&L Management
- High-pressure environments
- Workforce training
- Cross-functional communications
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Team leadership, training, and development
- Non-conformance reporting
- Inspection documentation
- Stakeholder Relations
- Strategic Planning
Education Certificates
- BUSINESS LEADERSHIP: PROFESSIONAL AND EXECUTIVE LEADER CERTIFIED, Harvard University Business Law
- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND PYTHON CERTIFIED, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- WHITE-YELLOW-GREEN-BLACK-MASTER BLACK BELT-CHAMPION: CERTIFIED, Six Sigma Global / Management Strategy Institute
References
- Kevin Leiker, 316.207.5758, Branch Manager, Hyspeco
- Matthew Pearson, 316.691.2420, Senior Manager, Spirit - Boeing
- MyLoc Le, 316.558.4492 Global Leader, Spirit - Boeing
- Moses Greasham, 316.821.6108, Manager, Spirit - Boeing
Certification
- Certified Champion Master Black Belt - Management Strategy Institute
- Executive Leader Professional - Harvard Business Law School
- Certified Kaizen / Agile Professional - Management Strategy Institute
- Certified Artificial Intelligence and Python - Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Timeline
Manager of Operations
Spirit Aerosystems
08.2021 - Current
Executive Operations Manager
Identity Group
03.2011 - 02.2021
VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
Thermal Trade Inc
01.1996 - 03.2011
Business Management
Friends University
- Certified Champion Master Black Belt - Management Strategy Institute
- Executive Leader Professional - Harvard Business Law School
- Certified Kaizen / Agile Professional - Management Strategy Institute
- Certified Artificial Intelligence and Python - Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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