JASON A. KENNEDY
New Market,TN
Summary
Detail-oriented maintenance and operations professional with extensive experience in maintenance planning, technical coordination, and safety compliance within regulated environments. Demonstrated leadership as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, managing personnel and coordinating critical operations while upholding high standards. Expertise in collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, resolve challenges, and ensure safe work execution. Strong communicator focused on continuous improvement, safety, quality, and productivity.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Planner
Y-12 National Security Complex
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
07.2022 - Current
- Sequenced work activities and developed job plans for maintenance execution.
- Developed job packages that adhered to established processes and procedures, ensuring compliance and operational readiness.
- Verified availability of materials and supplies specified in job packages before work commenced.
- Ensured necessary permits were obtained for job performance.
- Collaborated with technical support groups to gather and integrate input on job methods, enhancing clarity and execution of maintenance tasks.
- Acted as liaison between organizations and customers, facilitating efficient communication and resolution of maintenance requests.
- Conducted hazard identification and analysis to enhance safety in a nuclear facility.
- Applied government regulations, rules, and orders relevant to maintenance activities accurately.
Production Technician
Denso Manufacturing Tennessee, Inc
Maryville, TN
10.2018 - Current
- Managed line calls to ensure swift resolution of production issues
- Troubleshot issues to keep lines running quality parts
- Implemented strategies to minimize and prevent downtime on production lines
- Fabrication of line to make for easier and faster production methods while ensuring safety
- Developed line documentation for preventive maintenance and troubleshooting procedures
- Trained team members on production processes and safety protocols.
- Assisted in the layout, set up, and all general maintenance of production line
- Implementing improvements for cost, quality, and productivity based on Key point indicator for area
Production Associate
Denso Manufacturing Tennessee, Inc
Maryville, TN
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Operating and troubleshooting the machines used for the final assembly of high performance alternators in a timely and precise manner
- Inspecting each alternator for proper assembly and correcting any discrepancies found
- Maintained precise accountability of all products using logs and charts to manage inventory effectively
- Packaged finished products and maintained logs and records to facilitate timely shipment to customers
- Filled and shipped customer orders while ensuring a clean and safe work environment
Fixed Wing Safety Equipment Mechanic
United States Marine Corps Lance Corporal-Sergeant
Yuma, AZ, Cherry Point, NC
03.2013 - 01.2018
- Designed and implemented maintenance procedures to uphold safety standards.
- Conducted inspections of completed work using specialized tools to ensure compliance.
- Monitored and evaluated employee performance to ensure compliance with safety standards and operational efficiency.
- Investigated workplace incidents, generating detailed reports that documented findings and identified areas for improvement.
- Interpreted technical manuals to guide repairs of malfunctioning aircraft components.
- Maintained logs of preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance actions to enhance tracking and accountability.
- Created work schedules and prioritized assignments based on available equipment and workforce skills.
- Recommended personnel changes, including promotions and transfers as warranted by performance.
- Functioned as Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative and Quality Assurance Safety Observer.
Education
BBA - Management
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN12-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Management
Walters State Community College
Morristown, TN05-2024
Technical -
AV-8B Aircraft Safety Equipment Mechanic Organizational
Cherry Point, NC01-2014
Technical -
Aviation Structural Mechanic: Safety Equipment Class A1
Pensacola, FL01-2013
High School Diploma -
Halls High School
Knoxville, TN05-2012
Skills
- Nuclear Safety & Procedure Compliance
- Hazard Identification & Analysis
- Quality Assurance & Inspection
- Project Management
- Technical Coordination
- Equipment Maintenance
- Process Optimization
- Crew/Team Leadership and Training
- Adaptable Problem Solver
Hobbies
Cattle Farming using multiple styles of tractors and equipment to maintain farm and cattle. Boating, fishing, golfing and hunting.
Accomplishments
- Awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for managing and maintaining the Egress and Aviators Breathing Oxygen programs with a perfect score during the highest level of inspection in Naval aviation.
Timeline
Maintenance Planner
Y-12 National Security Complex
07.2022 - Current
Production Technician
Denso Manufacturing Tennessee, Inc
10.2018 - Current
Production Associate
Denso Manufacturing Tennessee, Inc
01.2018 - 10.2018
Fixed Wing Safety Equipment Mechanic
United States Marine Corps Lance Corporal-Sergeant
03.2013 - 01.2018
BBA - Management
University of Tennessee
Associate of Applied Science - Management
Walters State Community College
Technical -
AV-8B Aircraft Safety Equipment Mechanic Organizational
Technical -
Aviation Structural Mechanic: Safety Equipment Class A1
High School Diploma -
Halls High School