To obtain an Operations/Production Management position where I can utilize my manufacturing experience, customer relations experience and strongability to lead others. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
First Level Manager
Spiritaerosystems
05.2022 - Current
Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and streamline processes.
Developed and implemented strategic plans to optimize resource allocation and project timelines.
Mentored junior staff, fostering professional growth and enhancing team productivity.
Analyzed performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities in production workflows.
Remodel Manager
AMERICAN SERVICES
10.2020 - Current
Responsible for bidding remodel jobs, gathering material and making sure jobs stay on track to budget. Ensuring all aspects of the build is current and tracking to customers specifications.
Production Manager
Spirit AeroSystems
08.2018 - 03.2020
1st level manager in charge of a 737 sheet metal shop. Monitors and maintains production level to master schedule. Monitors flow to shop from Brotje machines to ensure team can deliver to master. Teaches and coaches new and seasoned mechanics best practices to deliver a quality product. Monitors employees time and issues discipline when and if needed.
Director of Operations
Social Networking Technology
11.2015 - 08.2018
Monitor daily revenue
Monitor daily performance of products
Troubleshoot issues with internal platform and external client sites
Monitor implementation workflow and processes
Work closely with technical engineers and QA to insure quality products and customer service
Production Supervisor
Electromech Technologies
02.2015 - 06.2015
Monitored Daily production levels
Assigned tasks to hourly employees
Ensured shipments were on time
Worked closely with M/E's to keep floor support where needed.
Introduced new technology to help with time savings and ergo issues.
Supervised 20+ employees
Operations Manager
Figeac Aero North America
04.2014 - 08.2014
Responsible for achieving production requirements.
Maintained necessary level of communications between shifts.
Managed two supervisors and a staff of 20+ direct labor employees on the 737 Bulkheads, Learjet 85 Leading Edge, paint operations, shot peening & chemical processing.
Ensured that all health and safety guidelines were followed.
Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
Monitored product standards and quality-control programs.
Oversaw the production process and managed the production schedule.
Reviewed processing schedules and production orders concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
Supervised and motivated staff and management.
First Level Manager
Spirit Aero Systems, Inc
09.2010 - 10.2013
Managed 50+ employees on the 777 Side Panels, Crown, Paint Shop and automated riveting machines "Brotje" lines.
Maintained necessary level of communications between shifts.
Responsible for achieving production requirements.
Responsible for tracking employee time, overtime and shop productivity levels.
Responsible for scheduling parts in and out of the paint shop.
Oversaw the new model startup paint process for the Sikorsky Helicopter.
Responsible for overseeing OSHA and RCCA requirements in all shops.
Tracked the budget for the paint shop and maintain equipment log.
Closely monitored the quality of the machines and maintained a tight schedule to ensure products returned to the shop on time.
Sheet Metal Mechanic
Cessna Aircraft Company
02.2001 - 05.2009
Received and correctly processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
Obtained appropriate tooling and fixtures. Disassembled, reassembled and corrected changeover.
Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
Performed a variety of production modification assembly operations on all parts of the aircraft.
Worked from blueprints and templates.
Performed assembly operations on all parts of the aircraft as well as required fixture and bench assembly operations.
Education
Bachelor of Business Management - Business
American InterContinental University
09.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
West High School
Wichita, KS
01.1998
Skills
SKILLS
14 years of experience in aircraft MVP Qualification
Industry SAP Experience
Great customer and supplier Assembly line production relationships
Experience in paint process for Management of 50 employees composite & aluminum structures