John Hassell
Production Superintendent
Charleston, South Carolina,SC
Summary
Innovative Production Management professional with a 20 year active duty military aerospace maintenance background. Knowledgeable in budget and resource allocation, optimizing production and increasing output with a hands-on and dedicated approach. Articulate and professional problem-solver with good relationship and team-building abilities. Results-driven professional with wide-ranging experience in planning and leading operations in small and large manufacturing environments. Areas of expertise also include Continuous Process Improvement, Occupational Health and Safety, and Project Management
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Production Superintendent
United States Air Force
Charleston, SC
10.2017 - Current
- Implemented scheduled maintenance, retooling production status sheets and driving 30,000 tasks annually to achieve scheduling effectiveness.
- Planned, organized and managed operations, including ordering materials and supplies, workflow management and timely production.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
- Directed improvements in safety, product quality, service and cost efficiency.
- Managed product quality to guarantee compliance with quality policies, procedures and systems.
Process Management Superintendent
United States Air Force
Charleston, SC
02.2014 - 09.2017
- Assisted top echelon leaders with effectively promoting change management, opportunity vs risk assessment, and strategic alignment for 5,000+ personnel.
- Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify workflow, communication and resource utilization issues.
- Recommended strategic operational improvements based on tracking and analysis of deficiency data.
- Conducted thorough reviews of key process operations to devise and deploy improvement strategies, facilitating consistent organizational growth.
Process Improvement Manager
United States Air Force
Charleston, SC
02.2012 - 01.2014
- Conducted focus groups, surveys and feedback sessions to gather input from stakeholders.
- Gathered and analyzed 500+ Key Processes to determine improvement projections.
- Planned and Facilitated 19 Process improvement projects/year Improving efficiency and effectiveness of performance and management of processes across multiple departments.
- Improved efficiency and effectiveness of performance and management of processes across departments.
- Resolved technical and quality issues by collaborating with customer, manufacturing, quality assurance, vendors and supplier personnel.
Senior Program Manager
United States Air Force
Charleston, SC
02.2010 - 02.2012
- Engaged with customers, partners and constituent groups to create positive, trusting and professional relationships.
- Evaluated employee performance on weekly basis and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Developed and implemented productivity initiatives, in addition to coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
- Tracked and reported congressionally mandated program data through government channels to facilitate budget changes and execution.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership And Management
Ashford University
San Diego, CA 12.2015 - 06.2016
Professional Green Belt Certification - Air Force Lean Process Management
Air University
Montgomery, AL 03.2015 - 07.2016
Leadership Studies - Organizational Management
Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
Knoxville, TN 08.2014 - 11.2014
Associate of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Air University
Montgomery, AL 02.2012 - 02.2014
Professional Green Belt Certification - Lean Six Sigma
Excelsior College
Albany, NY 11.2011 - 11.2012
Skills
Data monitoring
Accomplishments
- Increased overall productivity and quality by eliminating 36,000 wasted production hours and saving $4.2 million by streamlining key work flow processes.
- Proficiently supervised and oversaw production, generation and management of assets valued at $10.2 billion.
Timeline
Production Superintendent
United States Air Force
10.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership And Management
Ashford University
12.2015 - 06.2016
Professional Green Belt Certification - Air Force Lean Process Management
Air University
03.2015 - 07.2016
Leadership Studies - Organizational Management
Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
08.2014 - 11.2014
Process Management Superintendent
United States Air Force
02.2014 - 09.2017
Associate of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Air University
02.2012 - 02.2014
Process Improvement Manager
United States Air Force
02.2012 - 01.2014
Professional Green Belt Certification - Lean Six Sigma
Excelsior College
11.2011 - 11.2012
Senior Program Manager
United States Air Force
02.2010 - 02.2012