Jonathan Ray
Burlington,Ky
Summary
Experienced with production management, focusing on optimizing operations and leading teams. Skilled in overseeing production processes, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring quality standards. Prepared to drive success and deliver impactful outcomes in dynamic environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Lead
Diatom Aviation
03.2022 - Current
- Monitors team performance and ensures tasks are completed to meet specifications, schedules, and quality standards
- Ensures adherence to standard work processes and quality procedures, performed quality inspections, and raised concerns to minimize costs and exposures
- Implemented workflow changes to better increase production efficiency, support continuous improvement and team development
- Ensures effective communication within production team and other departments to facilitate coordination and help achieve production and delivery goals
- Responsible for the supervision, management, and training of 25-30 production employees
- Improved production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing effective scheduling techniques.
- Collaborated with Quality Control teams to address any issues identified during inspections, implementing corrective actions as necessary to prevent reoccurrence.
- Communicated clear instructions for general operations and product-specific runs to prevent errors and rework.
- Trained workers in proper operation, calibration, and maintenance of production line equipment.
Inspector
Diatom Aviation
03.2020 - 03.2022
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
- Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
- Mentored junior inspectors, sharing industry expertise to enhance their skills and abilities in performing thorough inspections.
- Identified repair and upgrade requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards.
Repair Technician
Diatom Aviation
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Utilized variety of tools and diagnostic equipment to complete repairs.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Completed all repair and maintenance activities promptly and to high quality standards.
- Consistently maintained a clean, organized, and safe work environment to ensure the efficient completion of repairs.
- Supported colleagues by sharing knowledge of specialized techniques or tools used in specific types of repairs when necessary.
Owner- Sole Proprietor
Second Chance Home Improvement
10.2011 - 12.2018
- In charge of project planning, scope, budget, and cost
- Responsible for customer engagement, project procurement, estimation, and project completion
- Communicated with contractors and sub-contractors
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Maintenance Supervisor- Shop Foreman
United States Army
05.2007 - 06.2011
- Supervised a team of twelve maintenance technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
- Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure the availability of necessary resources for timely repairs.
Crane Operator- Coil Packer
North American Stainless
08.2005 - 05.2007
- Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.
- Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
- Achieved strong reputation for reliability among supervisors, leading to increased responsibility for critical lifts on high-profile projects.
- Inspected, cleaned, and performed operator level maintenance on equipment in accordance with standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration with a concentration In Project Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH08.2025
Skills
- Project Plans
- Risk Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Accounting
- Quality Assurance
- Stakeholder Management
- Team Leadership
- Marketing Analytics
- Content Strategy
- SEO
- SEM
- Operations management
- Lean processes
- Materials management
- Manufacturing
Certification
- Certified Scrum Master Certificate, 11/17/24, 001706015
- Google Project Management Certificate, 09/08/24, Completed over 100 hours of project management education. Efficiently and effectively managed projects using traditional and agile methods. Strong understanding of organizational structure, business processes, effective communication, and leadership styles.
- Google Marketing and E-Commerce Certificate, 10/01/24, Studied how to manage digital marketing campaigns, attract and engage customers, and sell products online. Familiar with optimizing a website to improve sales. Trained in using email, social media, search engines, display advertising, and other online channels to attract customers and keep them coming back.
Timeline
Production Lead
Diatom Aviation
03.2022 - Current
Inspector
Diatom Aviation
03.2020 - 03.2022
Repair Technician
Diatom Aviation
12.2018 - 03.2020
Owner- Sole Proprietor
Second Chance Home Improvement
10.2011 - 12.2018
Maintenance Supervisor- Shop Foreman
United States Army
05.2007 - 06.2011
Crane Operator- Coil Packer
North American Stainless
08.2005 - 05.2007
- Certified Scrum Master Certificate, 11/17/24, 001706015
- Google Project Management Certificate, 09/08/24, Completed over 100 hours of project management education. Efficiently and effectively managed projects using traditional and agile methods. Strong understanding of organizational structure, business processes, effective communication, and leadership styles.
- Google Marketing and E-Commerce Certificate, 10/01/24, Studied how to manage digital marketing campaigns, attract and engage customers, and sell products online. Familiar with optimizing a website to improve sales. Trained in using email, social media, search engines, display advertising, and other online channels to attract customers and keep them coming back.
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration with a concentration In Project Management
Southern New Hampshire University
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