Dedicated Senior Production Control Manager with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges in a DOD manufacturing environment.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Manager - Production Control
Leidos Dynetics
02.2019 - Current
Manage the Production Control, Material Requisitioning, and Configuration Control Department.
Manage Production Control of multiple CNC Machining centers which include 50 Multi-axis CNC Machines
Supervise a staff of Production Planners, Material Requisitioners, Expeditors, and Configuration Analysts
Process all work requests by creating manufacturing orders with process plans to produce products to meet customer requirements.
Maintain a master production schedule that aligns with project IMS schedules.
Develop capacity models and long range forecasts
Work with business development to determine capacity risk analysis
Develop production dispatches and display at machines using scheduling software
Facilitate program meetings with Program Managers
Generate material requisitions for all material needs and work with buyers to meet time constraints.
Conferred with technical and administrative staff to devise and implement corrective actions.
Coordinated production requirements with material handling, logistics, and staffing functions.
Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
Executed appropriate staffing and budgetary plans to align with business forecasts.
Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
Perform staff performance evaluations
Work Lean Six Sigma events to improve processes and increase product quality
Production / Inventory Control Manager
R&D Electronics, Inc
10.2002 - 02.2019
Managed a Master Production Schedule for all of the wire harness and electro-mechanical assembly operations.
Used multi-resource scheduling to achieve just in time delivery
Managed a planning and inventory staff
Controlled all work in-process to meet customer requirements
Created, developed, and coded a database application to manage Production, Scheduling, Material Procurement, Quoting, Shipping, Quality, and Performance Metrics
Maintained control of cycle counts, physical inventory and discrepancy research.
Created custom reporting and data dashboards using SQL Server and MS Access
Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
Directed cost reduction and process improvements to boost workflows and productivity.
Developed capacity models and forecasts for risk analysis
Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
Assisted with supplier quality and site visits
Wire Cladding Specialist
Copperweld
08.1997 - 09.2002
Managed an aluminum/copper cladding line that produced wire
Operated a heat treat oven to anneal aluminum and copper clad wire
Established standard operating procedures for each task within the production line.
Oversaw workstation setup and operation and mobilized production line and shift employees to meet customer quality standards and schedules.
Prepared reports on production metrics such as output, waste, cost.
Monitored the quality of products during production process.
Coordinated production schedules and assigned tasks to employees.
Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow processes.
Created training materials for new hires on the company's procedures and policies.
Tomahawk Missile Launch Canister - Production Lead
Summa Technology
02.1992 - 07.1997
Managed a production team of (11) employees to produce Tomahawk Launch Canisters.
Processes included lay-up and vacuum bonding, mechanical assembly, oven curing, painting, boring, and drilling.
Scheduled work to meet customer requirements
Managed material requisitioning and shelf life materials
Managed logistics and shipment of product to the customer
Facilitated problem solving sessions among team members to resolve conflicts or issues.
Kept areas clean, neat, and inspection-ready to comply with product guidelines.
Addressed employee and production issues to determine and implement optimal resolutions, preventing wasted resources and maintaining schedules.
Coordinated with internal departments to maximize operational efficiency across production and administrative areas.
Delivered products to customer locations on time.
Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lincoln County High School
Fayetteville, TN
05-1991
Some College (No Degree) - Industrial Management
Motlow State College
Tullahoma, TN
Skills
Multi-resource scheduling
Production Control Management
Lean Six Sigma methodology
Multi-axis CNC machine scheduling
Epicor ERP
Database management using SQL Server
Proficient in MS Access applications
Advanced MS Excel proficiency
MS Powerpoint
Dynafact Manufacturing Software
Capacity Modeling and risk analysis
Proficient in MS Project
Power BI analytics dashboards
Team management
Order Management
Employee Management
Business performance management
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt - Earned through Lockheed Martin Mentor Protege Program
AS9100 Auditor Certificate
Active DOD Secret Clearance
Active DOE Q Clearance (TS Level)
Timeline
Sr. Manager - Production Control
Leidos Dynetics
02.2019 - Current
Production / Inventory Control Manager
R&D Electronics, Inc
10.2002 - 02.2019
Wire Cladding Specialist
Copperweld
08.1997 - 09.2002
Tomahawk Missile Launch Canister - Production Lead