David Kieper
Ogden,FL
Summary
Dedicated munitions professional with over 20 year history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in leadership, working under pressure, and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational productivity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Afloat Prepositioned Fleet Manager
US Air Force
Hill Air Force Base, UT
12.2020 - Current
- Led 4 member team overseeing US Air Force's largest swing-stock program containing $484 million dollars of assets.
- managed $46 million dollar container program tracking maintenance, accountability, and serviceability for 4,500 globally postured shipping containers.
- Oversaw 5 year maintenance plan, 22 employees, coordinated communications and operations between DoD and contractor employees.
Production Flight Pro Super
US Air Force
Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Senior Supervisor for 48 swing-shift employees across four sections; managing production operations supporting 27 assigned B-1 aircraft worth $8.6B
- Advised leadership on maintenance practice trends; performed quality visual inspections for 191 Pieces of handling equipment, 1,700 tools, and 16 vehicles valued at $5.7 million dollars.
Wing Weapons Safety Manager
US Air Force
Al Dhafra Air Field, UAE
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
- Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
- Developed recommendations to reduce hazards by implementing and monitoring explosive limits and clear zones.
Supervisor Munitions Systems Equipment Maintenance
US Air Force
Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD
03.2019 - 10.2019
- Oversaw maintenance, Inspection, and repair of munitions transport and handling equipment.
- Managed scheduling and coordination for delivery and pick-up of equipment.
- Reviewed documentation on all inspection and maintenance actions on equipment forms.
Conventional Maintenance Section Chief
US Air Force
Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Supervised work section of 54 employees.
- Oversaw inspection, maintenance, and assembly of conventional munitions and countermeasures.
- Scheduled weekly section meetings to review emerging challenges, identify opportunities and recognize high-performing employees.
Supervisor, Munitions Operations
Department Of Defense
DATA MASKED, DATA MASKED
05.2014 - 06.2018
- selectively-manned unit Subject Matter Expert in support of unique DoD test programs directly impacting $500M aircraft fleet.
- Oversaw munitions flight forecasting, requisitioning, distribution and reporting of 475+ line items valued at $15.5 Million Dollars.
- Coordinated, transported, maintained and safeguarded munitions in support of highly sensitive $3B DT/OT&E programs.
Assistant Supervisor Pacific Command Cell
US Air Force
Hill Air Force Base, UT
10.2012 - 05.2014
- Provided recommendations to senior leaders concerning munitions programs and process improvement events.
- Reviewed and evaluated key business processes to increase productivity and effectiveness within the munitions supply chain.
- Supervised two employees in Global Ammunition Control Point; customer support for 16 Pacific loacations.
Education
Associate of Science - Munitions Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL05.2013
Skills
- Weapons Safety Management
- Munitions Accountability
- Munitions Inspection
- Operations Control
Timeline
Afloat Prepositioned Fleet Manager
US Air Force
12.2020 - Current
Production Flight Pro Super
US Air Force
06.2020 - 12.2020
Wing Weapons Safety Manager
US Air Force
10.2019 - 05.2020
Supervisor Munitions Systems Equipment Maintenance
US Air Force
03.2019 - 10.2019
Conventional Maintenance Section Chief
US Air Force
06.2018 - 03.2019
Supervisor, Munitions Operations
Department Of Defense
05.2014 - 06.2018
Assistant Supervisor Pacific Command Cell
US Air Force
10.2012 - 05.2014
Associate of Science - Munitions Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
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