FROILAN LAGUARDIA
Fillmore,CA
Summary
Adept Maintenance Manager and Quality Assurance Supervisor with a proven track record at USN, VAW-117, and VUP-19. Excelled in reducing downtime and enhancing equipment reliability through preventive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives. Skilled in team leadership and problem-solving, significantly boosting operational efficiency and safety standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Manager
USN, VAW-117
08.2022 - Current
- Team Leadership and Task Prioritization:Efficiently oversaw the maintenance team, ensuring tasks were prioritized based on urgency to reduce downtime.
Delegated tasks effectively to the team, ensuring all maintenance activities were completed on time.
- Preventive Maintenance and Equipment Management:Developed and documented preventive maintenance protocols, significantly reducing equipment failures and minimizing downtime.
Implemented a maintenance program that optimized operational efficiency and helped maintain consistent equipment performance.
- Collaboration and Coordination:Worked closely with department managers to align maintenance activities with production schedules, minimizing disruptions to operations.
Acted as a liaison between the maintenance team and management, ensuring effective communication and task completion.
- Employee Development and Supervision:Managed and mentored a team of technicians, supporting skill development and fostering an environment of continuous improvement.
Evaluated technician performance and provided constructive feedback to help improve skills and job efficiency.
Trained technicians on safety protocols and best maintenance practices, ensuring a safe working environment.
- Operational Efficiency and Process Improvement:Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging communication and problem-solving initiatives within the team.
Created and implemented strategies that optimized operational efficiency, reduced downtime, and improved overall maintenance processes.
- Troubleshooting and Repair:Led rapid dismantling and repair of equipment, addressing issues quickly by replacing defective components to restore functionality and prevent further downtime.
Quality Assurance Supervisor
USN, VUP-19
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Collaboration and Continuous Improvement:Worked with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
Fostered a culture of quality awareness, engaging employees to maintain high standards in all operations.
- Training and Onboarding:Led the onboarding and training of new employees, ensuring a qualified and well-coordinated Quality Assurance team.
Educated employees on QA standards, ensuring compliance and maintaining a consistent level of quality.
- Data Analysis and Process Enhancement:Analyzed quality metrics data to identify trends and areas for improvement, implementing action plans based on findings.
Reduced defect rates by performing meticulous inspections and proactively identifying potential issues.
- Meetings and Performance Monitoring:Led regular meetings with staff to review performance metrics, address challenges, and update the team on organizational initiatives related to quality assurance.
Provided constructive feedback and guidance to team members to improve individual and team performance.
- Risk Assessment and Compliance:Conducted risk assessments for proposed changes in processes or materials to evaluate their potential impact on product quality.
Ensured compliance with industry regulations through regular audits and adherence to established standards.
- Cross-Department Collaboration:Served as a liaison between Quality Assurance and other departments, facilitating collaboration to improve product consistency and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Team Culture and Communication:Promoted a positive work environment by encouraging open communication, recognizing individual achievements, and fostering teamwork within the Quality Assurance department.
- Standards Development and Implementation:Defined and implemented new quality assurance and customer service standards, improving overall quality control processes.
Monitored daily operations and suggested improvements to increase efficiency and productivity within the department.
- Product and Process Inspections:Inspected products and processes throughout production to ensure adherence to quality standards, ensuring consistent and reliable outputs.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05-2011
Skills
- Team leadership
- Maintenance planning
- Safety protocols
- Predictive maintenance
- Safety monitoring
- Preventive Maintenance
- Continuous improvement
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- Achieved an above average score during the recent Aviation Maintenance Inspection as well as achieving the Chief of Naval Operations Safety award lauded as top 3% of all US Navy organizations by strictly enforcing and adhering to maintenance and safety programs.
- Supervised team of 160 personnel.
- Collaborated with a team of 9 other organizations in flight operations in support of national defense.
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
USN, VAW-117
08.2022 - Current
Quality Assurance Supervisor
USN, VUP-19
05.2019 - 08.2022
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of Phoenix
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