Dale Turner
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Seeking the position GSCM Manager Innovative certified Supply Chain Professional with a demonstrated to resolve technical issues effectively. Experienced in managing supplier development efforts, ensuring compliance with specifications and acting as liaison with critical suppliers. Program and project engineer gifted in overseeing quality through on-site inspection and management of schedules. Known for working effectively with all levels of management in a cross-multifunction team environment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
TESS Merger Team, Supply Chain
American Airlines
Dallas, TX
01.2015 - 10.2020
- Member of the team to evaluate the ERP software solutions to replace the legacy carrier’s current software system
- Assigned to the Tech Ops Enterprise Solution System team
- To assist with the establishment of procurement and approval process and procedure.
- Improved supply chain efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Reduced lead times for product deliveries through effective supplier management and communication strategies.
- Optimized warehouse operations, resulting in improved order fulfillment rates and reduced order processing time.
- Enhanced inventory accuracy with the implementation of a robust cycle counting program.
SR Manager, Configuration Management and Control
American Airlines
Phoenix, AZ
12.2013 - 01.2015
- Managed the hiring and SCEPTRE training of 16 Engineering contractors for SCEPTRE spares data harmonization and cleansing
- Assist with the development of the Legacy American Airlines, LAA aircraft component configuration control department and providing oversight for the respective General Practice manual revision
- Assisted with the development of the aircraft perfect hierarchy for LAA fleet types.
- Achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
- Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
SR. Manager, Engineering Configuration Control
US Airways
Phoenix, AZ
09.2006 - 12.2013
- Streamlined the inventory approval documentation, moved from a paper-based process to an electronic routing and approval document
- Establishment of temperature sensitive inventory classification process
- Manage the process that reviews material specification for aircraft parts, materials, supplies and tools to ensure correct aircraft configuration, accurate company spares inventory and maintenance ordering process
- Primarily focusing on removing of redundancy and waste
- Led the review of aircraft parts data concerning the overall impact on the Maintenance, Planning, Purchasing, Engineering, Finance, Records, and Technical Data departments
- Develop the process the Alternate Parts Approval (APA) program to expedite the review and approval of parts manufacture under FAA Part Manufacture Authority CFR 14 in lieu of OEM parts to reduce cost
- Achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
- Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
- Managed the data review process of 12000 aircraft components between pre-merger USA and pre-merger AWA Aircraft Assemblies for the 737, 757, 767, A319/A320/A321, and A330 fleets
- Initiated and been involved numerous maintenance service request; MSR; 1050- Look-up Tables, MSR1101 - PRE/POST MOD status, MSR 1371 - Position Code Table (maintain by user group) , MSR 1372 - Ability to allow additional FIN (Functional Item #) to Position Table
- Have been involved with MSR 1247 - IAM M&E, MSR0877 - Part Expiration Date on the ME0143
- Refined the process that was necessary to merge 737, 757, 767, A319/A320/A321 from two different air carriers into a single operation with minimum impact to flight operations.
Senior Staff Engineer, Technical Support Specialist
US Airways
04.2002 - 09.2006
- Interpret OEM engineer drawings, service bulletins (SB) and service information letters (SIL) for substantiation to be utilized for engineering repairs and engineering variation authorization
- Researched aircraft component effectivity utilizing engineering orders, OEM provided Illustrated Parts Catalogs Service Bulletins, Service Information Letters, Engineering drawings
- Troubleshoot chronic aircraft systems discrepancies, utilizing wiring diagrams, engineering orders, service letters, service bulletins, OEM manuals and schematics
- Audited aircraft maintenance history to determine if aircraft reliability being impacted by repeat malfunctions and component failure
- Generated Technical Data Change Requests to correct technical data deficiencies identified within OEM manual.
Senior Staff Engineer, Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Program Manager
US Airways
03.2001 - 09.2006
- Developed the FDR Program procedure and policies currently in use, (annual savings greater then $400.000.00.) Ensure that the FDR Program satisfies all CFR 121.344 requirements
- Audit B737, B757 and A319/A320 aircraft FDR system data to ensure required parameters are recording and perform a functional validation of the recorded parameter
- Developed data analysis as trouble shooting tool for in-flight avionics anomalies
- Initiated follow up procedures (FUP) for AMT to trouble shoot deficiencies that are identified utilizing the DFR data.
Avionics Supervisor
America West Airlines
02.2000 - 03.2001
- First Avionics supervisor since 1995, instrumental in establishing avionics as a stand-alone maintenance asset
- Coordinate the maintenance efforts for 22 avionics technicians dispersed throughout the various aircraft maintenance departments
- Facilitated the expeditious repair of AOG aircraft by identifying the technician with the correct skill set
- Ensured timely completion of aircraft modifications.
Avionics Technician
America West Airlines
10.1998 - 02.2000
- Maintained the avionics systems on 737-100,200,300, A320/A319 and 757-200 in both the B-check and line environment
- Transitioned from MAPPER to SCEPTRE as the system of record if you will
- Promoted to Avionics Supervisor.
US Marines
USMC
World Wide
10.1978 - 11.1998
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Manager Communication Material Security (CMS)
Marine Aviation Weapons Training Squadron- 1
06.1995 - 10.1998
- Managed the second largest and most diversified CMS material account in the Marine Corps and the third largest in the world.
Noncommissioned Officer in Charge of Quality Assurance
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 224
03.1993 - 05.1994
- Management of Q/A’s five managed programs and continuous oversight of the 16 monitored programs
- Briefed the Commanding Officers on the findings of work center audits and developed corrective actions plans.
Avionics Division Chief
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 224
06.1992 - 03.1993
- Managed three work centers with 6 supervisors and over 30 aircraft technicians
- Implemented “Total Avionics” concept for Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 224 Avionics
- Total Avionic concept increased division work productivity by sixty-five percent.
Quality Assurance Representative
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232
04.1988 - 08.1989
- Performed quarterly audits on 16 different programs, ranging from fuel surveillance program, run/taxi, to work center safety and fire prevention
- Managed the Electrostatic Discharge program and Aviation Gas Free Engineering program.
Recruitor
USMC
Youngstown, OH
04.1984 - 02.1988
- Increased candidate placements by developing and maintaining relationships with clients and candidates.
- Received 20 awards for recruiting excellence
Education
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management, concentration in Global Supply Chain Management
DeVry University
12.2023
Microsoft Networking Technology (MCSE) -
Glendale Community College
AAS Degree - Electronic Technology
Arizona Western College
12.1999
Skills
- Supply Chain Distribution
- Federal Contracting
- Warehouse Operations
- Procurement Expertise
- Supplier Negotiation
- ERP Systems Proficiency
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Staff Management
- Process optimization
- Supply Chain Consulting
- Inventory Analysis
- Supply Chain Management
Accomplishments
- Taking ownership of internal FAA Parts Manufacturing Authorized (PMA) approval process permitted US Airways to take full advantage of PMA parts. The effect of streamlined procedure and working in concert with the supply chain resulted in an immediate saving of over $500,000.00 annually.
- Developed a process to ensure the success of incorporating the Engineering modifications prior to the deadline as directed by the FAR induced EGPWS/TAWS mandates. Reworked the process and managed the avionics technicians so that the project critical tasks were able to be completed on overnight visits.
- Developed commercial air carrier Flight Data Recorder data analysis program resulting in an annual savings of over $400,000.00.
- Manage review of all consumable chemicals having a shelf life, resulting in reduced replenishment and disposal cost by $800,000.00
- Reviewing and removal of shelf-life restrictions on non-critical inventory resulting in annual savings of $280,000.00
- Awarded the Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal for superb management of the most diversified Classified Material account. The second largest in the Marine Corps, third largest in the world.
- Received recognition for authoring a redesign of the F/A-18D intercommunication system, (cost savings greater then $1,000,000.00.) Which reduced pilot workload and significantly increased aircrew safety and survivability?
Implemented “Total Avionics” concept for Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 224 Avionics Division, “Total Avionics” structure increased work productivity by sixty-five percent. Concept was adopted for by all USMC F/A-18 Night attack fighter squadrons.
Awarded 20 separate commendations for military recruiting excellence.
Military Service
Top Secret, Available on request
Coursework
- Microsoft Office Excel I and II courses
- Honeywell Aircraft Data Recovery Analysis System for Windows (FDR software)
- B757-200 General Familiarization Course, B757-200 Maintenance Control Displays Panel
- B737-300 Avionics General Familiarization Course
- Blood borne Pathogen Training
- FAA Repairmen Certification
- Federal Communication Commission License
Timeline
TESS Merger Team, Supply Chain
American Airlines
01.2015 - 10.2020
SR Manager, Configuration Management and Control
American Airlines
12.2013 - 01.2015
SR. Manager, Engineering Configuration Control
US Airways
09.2006 - 12.2013
Senior Staff Engineer, Technical Support Specialist
US Airways
04.2002 - 09.2006
Senior Staff Engineer, Flight Data Recorder (FDR) Program Manager
US Airways
03.2001 - 09.2006
Avionics Supervisor
America West Airlines
02.2000 - 03.2001
Avionics Technician
America West Airlines
10.1998 - 02.2000
Manager Communication Material Security (CMS)
Marine Aviation Weapons Training Squadron- 1
06.1995 - 10.1998
Noncommissioned Officer in Charge of Quality Assurance
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 224
03.1993 - 05.1994
Avionics Division Chief
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 224
06.1992 - 03.1993
Quality Assurance Representative
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232
04.1988 - 08.1989
Recruitor
USMC
04.1984 - 02.1988
US Marines
USMC
10.1978 - 11.1998
Bachelor of Science - Technical Management, concentration in Global Supply Chain Management
DeVry University
Microsoft Networking Technology (MCSE) -
Glendale Community College
AAS Degree - Electronic Technology
Arizona Western College