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David Atwood

Fontana,CA

Summary

Accomplished – Driven operations executive with an expertise in leading cross functional teams to promote effective communication and improve performance through employee development and lean manufacturing. Demonstrated results in driving out cost and improving overall operational performance in all aspects of the aerospace environment.

Experienced operations leader prepared to drive organizational success through strategic planning and resource optimization. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs. Proven track record in process improvement, cost management, and enhancing operational efficiency. Dependable and results-oriented, with skills in leadership, strategic decision-making, and project management.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President of Operations

Custom Bilt Metals
04.2023 - Current
  • Streamlined production processes, enhancing overall operational efficiency and reducing lead times.
  • Led cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives, improving service delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Developed and executed comprehensive operational plans aligned with corporate objectives, driving growth and scalability.
  • Oversaw compliance with safety regulations and industry standards, ensuring operational integrity and risk mitigation.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to ensure seamless collaboration for optimal business outcomes.
  • Implemented new technologies to automate processes, resulting in reduced labor costs and increased efficiency.
  • Facilitated timely decision-making through accurate data analysis and insightful reporting on key operational metrics.
  • Spearheaded change management initiatives, fostering a culture of adaptability and innovation within the organization.

General Manager

Alumi-Fold Pacific/Material Science Corporation
04.2018 - 03.2023
  • Directed operational strategies to enhance productivity and efficiency across multiple departments.
  • Implemented performance metrics to monitor team effectiveness and operational success.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Directed comprehensive sales efforts to exceed revenue targets consistently while maintaining customer satisfaction levels.
  • Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share.

General Manager

Consolidated Precision Products
10.2016 - 01.2018
  • Company Overview: Industry leading supplier for aerospace/airframe/industrial cast components and assemblies with focus on value added machining and painting. Products delivered worldwide.
  • Full P&L responsibility for $36M annual sales with 175 employees. Successfully implemented a one-year turnaround strategy with a focus on implementation of an operational analytical tool kit; measuring safety, daily throughput, inventory, and cost. Additional improvements made on pricing current portfolio and new production product to increase EBITDA by 13% annually.
  • Develop departmental budget processes and create budgets for fixed and variable departments to drive accountability on cost control.
  • Established strategic policies and procedures for new product introduction which generated a 25% increase in annual growth, and reduced lead time to market by 50%.
  • Developed master scheduling tool kit and weekly analysis dash board to achieve 100% on-time-delivery in all linear departments
  • Reduced variable cost by 8% by establishing consignment programs with consolidated suppliers
  • Established justification for capital expansion which supported company’s 2-5 year business growth plan.
  • Spearheaded $1.5 million cost out pipeline by utilizing Lean principles and shop floor TOC tool kit.
  • Continually maintain 10% annual productivity growth on production volumes.
  • Created short term and long term strategic sales goals to regain EBITDA objectives, and restructured Material Review Board (MRB) to achieve and maintain a scrap rate of 3% of sales.
  • Operations Manager
  • Developed, managed, and coached nine production departments with six middle managers on LEAN principles with a focus on waste identification and elimination, along with constraint management and exploitation.

Operations Manager

Precision Castparts Corp
02.2009 - 11.2012
  • Company Overview: A Fortune 500 supplier for complex aero-engine/structural/medical titanium and supper alloy castings and machined assemblies. Products range from high value aero-engine to missile launch systems.
  • Managed full scope of plant operations including nine departments, 14 middle managers, and 400 hourly employees.
  • Collaborated with executives to develop strategic, short and long-term, organizational growth opportunities.
  • Increased annual sales and productivity by 28.5% and 2% respectively, and reduced viable cost by 3%.
  • Reduced overall plant WIP days by 34.4% and consistently maintained under two safety incident reports.
  • Manufacturing Manager
  • Managed cost out and efficiency improvements for five production departments, including middle managers and 130 indirect employees.
  • Reduced viable costs by 4% and increased productivity by 5% quarter over quarter.

Superintendent

PCC Structural Inc.
07.1996 - 01.2009
  • Oversaw full back-end operations (500 employees) in titanium and steel super alloy investment cast structural aerospace components, and managed heat treatment and chemical milling operation service center departments.
  • Created and maintained profit and loss reports, and monitored throughput, inventory, and quality initiatives on a daily, weekly, monthly basis.
  • Specific span of responsibilities included:
  • Heat Treatment of vacuum and air alloys
  • Chemical milling for Titanium products
  • Hot and cold straightening of Steel and Titanium alloys
  • Area Manager
  • Managed 250 indirect reports, with six direct salaried reports; managing full back-end operations within investment casting structural aero engine titanium facility.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business

Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR
06-2015

Skills

  • Execution of strategic initiatives
  • Organizational growth strategies
  • Financial efficiency assessment
  • Strategic business development

Timeline

Vice President of Operations

Custom Bilt Metals
04.2023 - Current

General Manager

Alumi-Fold Pacific/Material Science Corporation
04.2018 - 03.2023

General Manager

Consolidated Precision Products
10.2016 - 01.2018

Operations Manager

Precision Castparts Corp
02.2009 - 11.2012

Superintendent

PCC Structural Inc.
07.1996 - 01.2009

Bachelor of Science - Business

Eastern Oregon University

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