John T Decelle Jr
Buckeye,AZ
Summary
Aerospace and industrial engineering leader with 20+ years improving efficiency, quality, and workforce performance across MRO, manufacturing, logistics, and federal operations. Expert in Lean, Six Sigma, PFMEA/SFMEA, AutoCAD facility design, and large‑team leadership, with a proven record delivering 20–50% gains in productivity, cycle time, and defect reduction. Skilled in advanced quality planning, regulatory compliance, and cross‑functional operations. Currently completing a PhD in Industrial & Organizational Psychology, integrating human‑centered leadership with data‑driven process optimization. Held secret clearance, currently inactive. Transitioning from technical to management position.
Overview
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Certification
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Superintendent Paint & Sandblast
GTI Fabrication
Goodyear, AZ
11.2025 - 04.2026
- Supervised and developed a 35‑person team of painters, sandblasters, and prep technicians, aligning labor resources with production demand.
- Implemented improved coating quality controls, reducing rework and defect rates by 35%
- Optimized surface preparation and coating workflows by implementing lean methodologies, reducing total cycle time by 20% and material waste by 10%.
- Collaborated with engineering and quality teams, ensuring compliance with product specifications and standards.
- Enforced safety protocols and hazardous materials handling procedures, enhancing safety across all paint and blast operations.
- Supported development and coating of prototype units for new customers, ensuring alignment with evolving technical requirements in collaboration with engineering and quality teams.
Industrial Engineer, Contractor
HD Supply
Tolleson, AZ
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Managed installation projects for warehouse merger and consolidation, ensuring seamless transitions and operational readiness
- Assisted with the strategic consolidation of two regional facilities into a single hub, resulting in a 30% reduction in annual overhead and improved operational workflows.
- Supervised a team of 25 to install, anchor, and reconfigure various warehouse needs according to plans, ensuring 100% safety compliance and improving inventory accessibility and functionality
- Coordinated staffing and electrical vendors to secure and onboard labor for time-sensitive projects, enhancing project timelines
- Developed building layout plans using AutoCAD, optimizing facility configurations for improved workflow and space utilization
Industrial Engineer Retail & Delivery
United States Postal Service (USPS)
Tennessee District
08.2023 - 06.2025
- Designed and implemented Sort and Delivery Center, enhancing mail flow and reducing mail carrier office time by 30%, resulting in 2-hour improvement in delivery times
- Applied Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to optimize mail processing workflows and reduce waste
- Trained personnel on small delivery unit sorter operation and maintained sort plans, achieving 50% reduction in mail distribution time
- Utilized AutoCAD to coordinate layout of office space with delivery units, improving workroom floor space utilization by 25%
- Conducted GEMBAs and integrated Lean Manufacturing principles to streamline workflow processes and minimize waste by 15%
- Supported federal mail processing operations with industrial engineering analyses and process improvements
PTF Clerk
United States Postal Service (USPS)
Auburn, KY
10.2015 - 08.2023
- Streamlined mail distribution to mail carriers by implementing a new sorting sequence, resulting in a 30% reduction in processing time.
- Processed and prioritized high volumes of mail and packages, ensuring adherence to daily service standards
- Ensured compliance with USPS regulations, safety standards, and handling procedures to maintain operational integrity
- Resolved an average of 25+ customer inquiries daily, maintaining a 94% satisfaction rate by analyzing root causes of complaints to prevent recurrences
Overhaul & Heavy Repair Mechanic, Contractor
Aeroturbine
Goodyear, AZ
10.2014 - 06.2015
- Overhauled B737, A319, and A320 airframes during scheduled maintenance cycles, optimizing task sequencing to minimize downtime and enhance aircraft return-to-service rates.
- Ensured compliance with FAA, OEM, and MRO quality standards through detailed inspections and documentation of completed repairs, enhancing safety and reliability.
- Executed repairs and replacements of defective parts using hand and power tools in a workshop environment.
Aircraft Structural Maintenance Craftsman (2A773)
United States Air Force (USAF)
08.1994 - 09.2014
- Ensured 100% compliance with stringent military safety, structural integrity, and quality‑assurance standards through rigorous inspections and documentation.
- Streamlined structural repair workflows by analyzing task sequences and material flow, decreasing turnaround time by 20% and enhancing aircraft availability.
- Optimized repair procedures and material handling, minimizing waste by 10% while maintaining structural integrity.
- Trained junior personnel on standardized repair methods, safety protocols, and quality expectations, enhancing team capability and decreasing error rates by 15%.
Education
PhD - Industrial & Organizational Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01-2028
Executive Certificate - Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01-2024
Master of Science - Aeronautics (Aerospace Safety, Mechanical Engineering Discipline)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL01-2021
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics (Mechanical Engineering Discipline)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL01-2020
Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Process Optimization
- Root Cause Analysis
- Industrial Engineering
- Facility layout
- Project Management
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Team Training Programs
- Hazardous Waste Handling
- Technical Documentation
- Continuous Improvement
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Trained
- United States Air Force Airmen Leadership School
Veteran Status
True
Timeline
Superintendent Paint & Sandblast
GTI Fabrication
11.2025 - 04.2026
Industrial Engineer, Contractor
HD Supply
07.2025 - 09.2025
Industrial Engineer Retail & Delivery
United States Postal Service (USPS)
08.2023 - 06.2025
PTF Clerk
United States Postal Service (USPS)
10.2015 - 08.2023
Overhaul & Heavy Repair Mechanic, Contractor
Aeroturbine
10.2014 - 06.2015
Aircraft Structural Maintenance Craftsman (2A773)
United States Air Force (USAF)
08.1994 - 09.2014
PhD - Industrial & Organizational Psychology
Liberty University
Executive Certificate - Psychology
Liberty University
Master of Science - Aeronautics (Aerospace Safety, Mechanical Engineering Discipline)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics (Mechanical Engineering Discipline)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University