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Jamie Huffman

Pendleton,IN

Summary

Experienced Senior Project Manager gifted at meeting tight deadlines, driving business opportunities and working well in team-based environments. Engaging and personable to manage key milestones and deliver exemplary customer service.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Project Manager; Section Leader

Belcan
08.2021 - Current
  • Coordinates closely with Operations Director
  • Responsible for GM and OH for the MSCS department
  • Provides all project managers (Group Leaders) with daily/weekly/monthly assignments
  • Specializing in advance manufacturing and defense related contracts; aerospace industry
  • Focused on growth and new customers; MSCS depart has grown over 200% in the last 2 years
  • Led cross-functional teams for successful project delivery within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.
  • Streamlined project management processes by implementing agile methodologies, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced costs.

Purchasing Manager & Project Manager

Aerodyn Engineering
02.2019 - 08.2021
  • Specializing in advance manufacturing and defense related contracts; aerospace industry
  • Provides all manufacturing project managers with daily/weekly/monthly assignments.
  • Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and pricing with suppliers.
  • Streamlined procurement processes for increased efficiency and reduced lead times.
  • Coordinates daily with the technical team; ME’s, PE’s, shop floor resources and quality team
  • Manage deliverables by working with outside vendors
  • Handled development of product related documentation, including but not limited to: business case, margin analysis, scheduling, change management, release process and scheduling
  • Constructively challenge current thinking on processes and drive the organization towards elimination of wasted time and money

Maintenance Manager

Owens-Illinois (Brockway)
10.2017 - 02.2019
  • Directs daily operations relative to changes in organization, personnel, equipment, department policies and procedures
  • Directs preventive maintenance in regards to plant systems, equipment, facilities and grounds utilizing SAP and O-I PM
  • Supervises training; safety, general maintenance; electrical, hydraulic and mechanical
  • Track KPI’s with daily preventative maintenance and scheduled downtime
  • Co-manages and facilitates monthly safety meeting
  • Apprenticeship committee board member.
  • Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
  • Reduced downtime by efficiently overseeing the maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
  • Developed detailed maintenance budgets, effectively controlling expenses while ensuring optimal equipment performance.

Support Services Supervisor/Purchasing

Coreslab Structures
10.2016 - 09.2017
  • Forecasted material cost, labor & schedule for future projects
  • Responsible for ordering hardware and scheduling deliveries to jobsites
  • Coordinated building updates by utilizing onsite union members and contractors
  • Installation of new Schnell Bar Bender and existing equipment
  • Design and installation of new transport and storage area
  • Directed and trained a team of 25 skilled labors to achieve all manufacturing deadlines
  • Meet daily production goals by creating and utilizing short term schedule
  • Scheduled and oversaw daily, weekly and monthly maintenance for multiple machines.

Department Manager; Engineering Support Services

Lionbridge Midwest
04.2009 - 10.2016
  • Responsible for customer RFI and RFQ requests for new and existing customers
  • Negotiate, prepare and deliver scope changes associated with statement of work “SOW” to customer
  • Managed projects P&L’s
  • Responsible for solicitation and preparation of bids
  • Cross-functional team leadership; trained a team of 32 engineers and detailers to meet or exceed schedule and budget
  • Responsible for solicitation and preparation of bids for departments hardware and software
  • Active member of Lionbridge global PMO (Project Management Office) team
  • Manage and coordinate required ISO compliance requirements for the department
  • Direct daily activities for technical employees which include project managers, engineers, checkers, modelers, and detailing
  • Lead kick off meetings and maintain planning and milestone reviews.

Product Structure Controller; Contractor onsite at Rolls-Royce

Belcan
09.2005 - 04.2009
  • Daily communication with multiple engineers and relayed information and deadlines to modeling resources
  • Managed multiple build of material (BOM) structures on different Aerospace engine platforms utilizing Teamcenter and SAP
  • NX PLM specialist
  • Modeler for the compressor, turbine, & gearbox assemblies, general arrangements, and layouts
  • Created 3D piece parts and assembly models
  • Detailed Electrical Schematics.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, Indiana
05.2015

Mechanical and Architectural Design - CAD Design

Ivy Tech Community College
Anderson, IN

Skills

  • Budget Estimations & Cost Control
  • Client Relation Management, Services & Negotiations
  • Process Developments & Improvements
  • Microsoft Office
  • Resource Management/Talent Strategy
  • Governance
  • New Product Launches
  • Project Planning & Scheduling

Timeline

Sr. Project Manager; Section Leader

Belcan
08.2021 - Current

Purchasing Manager & Project Manager

Aerodyn Engineering
02.2019 - 08.2021

Maintenance Manager

Owens-Illinois (Brockway)
10.2017 - 02.2019

Support Services Supervisor/Purchasing

Coreslab Structures
10.2016 - 09.2017

Department Manager; Engineering Support Services

Lionbridge Midwest
04.2009 - 10.2016

Product Structure Controller; Contractor onsite at Rolls-Royce

Belcan
09.2005 - 04.2009

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Indiana Wesleyan University

Mechanical and Architectural Design - CAD Design

Ivy Tech Community College
Jamie Huffman