Jeremiah Ordway
Crossville,United States
Summary
23-year Air Force Veteran transitioning from Active Duty service. Experienced, organized, and dependable leader with a demonstrated history of management with a focus on quality output. Handles multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals with time management and interpersonal skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contracting Officer Representative
United States Air Force
Yokota Air Base, Japan
10.2019 - 12.2021
- Coordinated with post-award staff to advise on contract compliance regarding execution, financial discrepancies, payment terms, deliverable timelines and security breaches.
- Collaborated with subcontractors and procurement personnel on issues relating to contractor acquisition and support.
- Advised technical staff, finance partners and stakeholders regarding contract terms and conditions, applicable institute policies and procedural implementation.
- Developed and integrated contract management tools, templates, methods and processes for partner engagements.
- Implemented risk mitigation strategies and drafted applicable contract terms and conditions, taking preventive action during negotiations and issue resolution.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Analyzed market and delivery systems to assess present and future materials availability.
- Scrutinized purchasing data to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
- Tracked contract performance metrics and reported issues or non-compliance with appropriate stakeholders.
Quality Assurance Chief Inspector
United States Air Force
Yokota Air Base, Japan
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Teamed with stakeholders, evaluated needs, and authored quarterly Maintenance Standardization and Evaluation Program and inspection plan.
- Supervised and directed quality control personnel through effective mentoring, coaching and work delegation.
- Supported audits and led teams to fully investigate quality control processes and root out deficiencies.
- Developed and initiated standards and methods to fully inspect, test and evaluate materials and completed work in aviation maintenance industry settings.
- Directed consistent measuring, inspection and testing procedures and tabulated data for detailed reports.
- Reported on short- and long-term trends in production to help management make proactive decisions.
- Maintained testing equipment in good working order to effectively weigh and balance aircraft.
- Determined quality department standards, practices, and procedures.
- Applied coaching techniques and tools to support managers and team members in improving performance.
- Recorded, analyzed, and distributed statistical information.
- Reported production malfunctions to managers and production supervisors.
- Inspected products and worker progress throughout production.
Inspector General Superintendent
United States Air Force
Albuquerque, New Mexico
10.2017 - 09.2018
- Liaison between Inspector General and sub-units/external organizations that spanned across 3 Major Commands, 4 Wings, 3 Groups, and 7 Geographically Separated Units supporting 2.3K personnel.
- Led, trained, and certified the Wing Inspection Team (50 personnel) and executed 30+ CY inspections; tracked Corrective Action Plans to closure.
- Wing Self-Assessment Program Manager and led 37 personnel to conduct internal inspections that validated 620+ checklists and 11K inputs.
- Conducted Complaint Resolution investigations and oversaw the Fraud, Waste, and Abuse program; advised 17 Commanders.
- Managed Inspector General office budget/$35K; coordinated travel requirements for 22 personnel during five mobilizations; inspection requirements met while resourcefulness saved $6K annually.
Support Section Chief
United States Air Force
Albuquerque, New Mexico
10.2016 - 09.2017
- Supervised 13 personnel to inspect, maintain, and issue special tools/test equip and received aircraft supplies valued at >$6.5M.
- Embraced LEAN and Six Sigma tenets; improved section efficiency through multiple events.
- Oversaw section's budget; programmed on a quarterly and an annual basis.
- Implemented programmatic controls using Snap-On's TCMax accounting system for 8K+ tools/119 equip items/17 vehicles worth >$2.6M.
- Led five member Headquarters Air Force Special Interest Item inspection team that verified $51M in special equipment covering 36 accounts; discovered 22 compliance shortfalls.
- Scheduled weekly section meetings to review emerging challenges, identify opportunities and recognize high-performing employees.
- Identified section KPIs and created measurement mechanisms to track operations efficiency.
- Assigned employees to ongoing and special projects to realize adequate staffing and meet production schedule parameters.
- Executed quality assurance audits and addressed non-compliance issues to improve section performance.
- Oversaw Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Waste Management Programs; created alternate disposal methods and streamlined inventory processes.
Production Superintendent
United States Air Force
Albuquerque, New Mexico
05.2015 - 09.2016
- Directed maintenance events on seven CV-22 Ospreys worth $623M; executed >1.9K hour Flying Hour Program to support Air Force Special Operations Command aircrew training.
- Led the efforts of 155 military/contractor/civil service maintainers; initiated depot-level mx/tech assistance requests planned and organized production schedules and assessed project and resource requirements.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Created and implemented systems to improve performance, boost profits and increase productivity.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with technical order standards and instructions.
- Updated/reported aircraft statuses; developed weekly/monthly maintenance and flying schedules; conducted daily production meetings.
Section Chief
United States Air Force
Albuquerque, New Mexico
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Managed all resources, ensured manpower availability, and technical data compliance for safe quality maintenance practices.
- Conducted annual employee performance reviews and reports to recognize achievements and identify areas needing improvement for 118 personnel.
- Authored award packages and recognized outstanding service and performance at squadron, group, and wing level.
- Generated weekly, monthly, and quarterly duty schedules and accounted for time off and weekend shifts.
- Skilled mentor; authored supervisor Career Development Course review plan/benchmarked process; key to 100% End of Course pass rate.
Assistant Support Section Chief
United States Air Force
Kadena Air Base, Japan
05.2013 - 05.2014
- Controlled $6.5M of equipment for sole Pacific-based HH-60 Combat Search & Rescue (CSAR) worldwide deployable unit.
- Ensured serviceability of unit's equipment account supporting 170 maintainers that repaired 9 HH-60 aircraft valued at $360M.
- Managed periodic and scheduled maintenance inspections/repairs on special tools and test equipment for helicopter specific aircraft items.
- Scheduled calibrations for 420 Precision Measurement Equipment Listing (PMEL) items supporting three deployment-capable packages.
- Overhauled training program/identified on-the-job training deficiencies; ensured 100% task qualified personnel.
Phase Dock Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge
United Stated Air Force
Kadena Air Base, Japan
07.2012 - 05.2013
- Led team of 12 mechanics, implemented controls over work force to ensure maximum utilization of resources; executed tactical operations with accuracy and control.
- Enforced use of technical guidance and proper documentation of all repair actions to include historical records.
- Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command.
- Directed tactical operations in complex and challenging environments.
- Partnered with Korean Airlines major maintenance repair team for structural replacement; $121K.
- Oversaw self-help upgrade project; six personnel/sealed and painted hangar floor and saved $12K.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
Trident University International
Cypress, CA02.2023
Certificate - Professional Manager
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL06.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL05.2015
Skills
- Business Analysis
- Complaint Management
- Quality Assurance
- Production Management
- Strong Communicator
- Microsoft Office
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Strategic Planning
- Organized
- Report Writing
- Surveillance/Investigation
Accomplishments
- Meritorious Service Medal (2)
- Air Force Achievement Medal (2)
- Maintenance Support Professional of the Year - 2016
- Unit Effectiveness Inspection - Superior Performer (2)
- Top 3 President/Vice President
- Yokota Chief's Group Award
- Multiple Quarterly Awards
- Selected as Keynote Speaker for junior enlisted professional development seminar; 100+ attendees.
Certification
- Master Resiliency Trainer
Timeline
Contracting Officer Representative
United States Air Force
10.2019 - 12.2021
Quality Assurance Chief Inspector
United States Air Force
09.2018 - 09.2019
Inspector General Superintendent
United States Air Force
10.2017 - 09.2018
Support Section Chief
United States Air Force
10.2016 - 09.2017
Production Superintendent
United States Air Force
05.2015 - 09.2016
Section Chief
United States Air Force
05.2014 - 05.2015
Assistant Support Section Chief
United States Air Force
05.2013 - 05.2014
Phase Dock Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge
United Stated Air Force
07.2012 - 05.2013
BBA - Business Administration
Trident University International
Certificate - Professional Manager
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
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