James Dale Miles
Edgewood,KY
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
GE Aerospace Distribution Center Facility Leader - Materials Value Stream
General Electric Aerospace
Erlanger, KY
01.2005 - 01.2024
- Led a team of 5 salaried team members and 55 material handlers.
- Delivered on safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance for a distribution center handling 70,000 transactions/week and $60M in daily revenue.
- Developed and executed a safety action plan reducing L&I rate from 7.67 to 1.08.
- Implemented on-site lean strategies and continuous improvement activities.
- Managed a $29M budget with a YoY productivity of 15%.
- Coached team members on professional and career development.
- Supported all AOG (Aircraft on Ground) needs for all Airlines that was powered by GE Aerospace Engines. Processed orders and shipped as requested by the customer during the weekends with limited coverage.
MNI & CFM-7 Engine Program Kitting Leader - Materials Value Stream
General Electric Aerospace
Erlanger, KY
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Led a team of 26 hourly employees to build Aircraft Engine kits for assembly sites in Evendale, OH, and Durham, NC.
- Ensured material fulfillment for assembly and spares to meet delivery targets.
- Developed process improvements for inventory accuracy and customer service levels.
CFM-7 Engine Assembly - SR Production Supervisor - Engine Assembly
General Electric Aerospace
Evendale, OH
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Led a team of 42 assembly technicians and 2 salaried members.
- Executed production plans aligning multiple assembly teams across GE and Safran.
- Recruited and developed skilled team members while advancing site culture.
Supervisor
Vertical Systems, Inc.
Walton, KY
05.1996 - 09.1997
- Supervised product assembly, shipping, receiving, and quality inspection departments.
- Collaborated with engineering on blueprint changes and specifications.
Lead Person
Meyer Tool, Inc.
Erlanger, KY
10.1993 - 05.1996
- Operated and set up equipment including lasers, EDM, grinding machines.
- Trained new employees on advanced equipment operations.
Supervisor
General Electric Aircraft Engines
Evendale, OH
07.1989 - 10.1993
- Supervised machine operators, achieving efficiency, quality, and cost targets.
General Supervisor
UNC Aerospace
Norwich, CT
04.1987 - 07.1989
- Supervised fabrication department to meet schedules and cost productivity goals.
Production Control Specialist / Supervisor / Dispatcher / Welder / FPI Inspector
General Electric
Evendale, OH
08.1979 - 04.1987
- Controlled hardware and supervised various manufacturing teams for engine production.
- Certified R21 welder in the FPI / Zyglo Department.
- Performed the FPI inspection process for defects on machined parts and repaired the parts per the disposition given in the process.
Timeline
GE Aerospace Distribution Center Facility Leader - Materials Value Stream
General Electric Aerospace
01.2005 - 01.2024
MNI & CFM-7 Engine Program Kitting Leader - Materials Value Stream
General Electric Aerospace
01.2001 - 01.2005
CFM-7 Engine Assembly - SR Production Supervisor - Engine Assembly
General Electric Aerospace
01.1999 - 01.2001
Supervisor
Vertical Systems, Inc.
05.1996 - 09.1997
Lead Person
Meyer Tool, Inc.
10.1993 - 05.1996
Supervisor
General Electric Aircraft Engines
07.1989 - 10.1993
General Supervisor
UNC Aerospace
04.1987 - 07.1989
Production Control Specialist / Supervisor / Dispatcher / Welder / FPI Inspector
General Electric
08.1979 - 04.1987