IVAN BELLO
Oswego,IL
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager with 15 years of manufacturing experience and deep expertise in lean manufacturing. Consistently delivers projects on time by optimizing workflows, improving efficiency, and reducing production bottlenecks. Recognized for diagnosing operational challenges, implementing effective process improvements, and managing multiple concurrent initiatives with precision and organization
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Project Manager
Chemring Energetic Devices
Downers Grove, IL
02.2025 - Current
- Accountable for delivering production jobs that fully conform to customer and quality requirements while consistently meeting on-time delivery commitments.
- Lead end-to-end project planning, scheduling, inventory coordination, and proactive risk management to support efficient production execution.
- Manage complex manufacturing programs involving multiple assemblies, subprojects, and direct customer engagement as required, including high-visibility initiatives with significant organizational impact.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration by aligning Operations, Engineering, Quality, Materials, and Contracts to rapidly resolve production issues and minimize schedule risk.
- Facilitate structured job review meetings to ensure all technical, contractual, scheduling, and external process requirements are fully integrated and executed.
Sr. Project Planner
Chemring Energetic Devices
Downers Grove, IL
01.2022 - 02.2025
- Developed, maintained, and optimized detailed project schedules using tools such as Microsoft Project to support on-time delivery.
- Analyzed critical paths, task dependencies, and resource allocations to proactively identify schedule risks and recommend corrective actions.
- Provided ongoing support and mentorship to team members, fostering skill development, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
- Led cross-functional teams through all phases of project execution, leveraging strong leadership and communication to drive successful outcomes.
- Coordinated seamless handoffs between departments to minimize operational disruptions and maintain project momentum.
Production Control Planner
Custom Aluminum Products Inc
Elgin, IL
09.2016 - 12.2021
- Managed high-volume customer accounts, ensuring consistent alignment with customer requirements and contractual expectations.
- Drove on-time delivery performance by coordinating schedules, priorities, and resources across production teams.
- Built and maintained strong professional relationships with customers through clear, proactive communication.
- Partnered with production supervisors to develop efficient departmental schedules that met aggressive customer deadlines.
- Maintained inventory availability above 80% for contract customers through effective planning and inventory control.
- Prepared and presented daily and weekly performance updates to management, highlighting progress, risks, and corrective actions.
Samples Engineer
Custom Aluminum Products Inc.
South Elgin, IL
12.2015 - 09.2016
- Led pilot runs for new product introductions, ensuring manufacturing readiness and smooth transition to full production.
- Performed physical and visual inspections at each process stage to verify conformance to quality and engineering requirements.
- Managed and maintained critical quality documentation, including PPAPs, FAIs, and SOPs, to support compliance and production approval.
- Served as a key liaison between Sales and Production, aligning customer requirements with manufacturing capabilities and schedules.
- Developed and standardized manufacturing procedures to support consistent, repeatable, and approved production processes.
Engineering Intern
Custom Aluminum Products Inc.
South Elgin, IL
04.2011 - 12.2015
- Created detailed customer quote and production drawings using AutoCAD to support accurate pricing and manufacturing execution.
- Conducted quality inspections within fabrication departments to verify adherence to drawings, specifications, and process standards.
- Developed, documented, and standardized departmental SOPs to improve consistency, quality, and training effectiveness.
- Trained and evaluated new employees on blueprint reading, ensuring competency and compliance with engineering requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science And Technology - Engineering Technology
Illinois State University
Normal, IL12.2015
Skills
- Project management
- Bilingual Spanish/English
- Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Excel, Teams, Word, Outlook)
- Power BI
- Problem Solving
- MRP (D365)
- Lean Manufacturing
- AS400
- AutoCAD drafting
- Critical thinking
- Blueprint reading
Certification
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification - 2014
Timeline
Production Project Manager
Chemring Energetic Devices
02.2025 - Current
Sr. Project Planner
Chemring Energetic Devices
01.2022 - 02.2025
Production Control Planner
Custom Aluminum Products Inc
09.2016 - 12.2021
Samples Engineer
Custom Aluminum Products Inc.
12.2015 - 09.2016
Engineering Intern
Custom Aluminum Products Inc.
04.2011 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Applied Science And Technology - Engineering Technology
Illinois State University