Open To Work
Jose Ferreira
Project Manager
Pawcatuck,CT
Summary
Dynamic project manager with a proven track record at Davis Standard, excelling in project coordination and stakeholder engagement. Expertise in resource allocation and cross-functional collaboration ensures timely project delivery while fostering strong relationships. Leadership and complex problem-solving skills drive operational success and enhance team performance.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Davis Standard
Pawcatuck
06.2018 - Current
- Planned, designed, and scheduled project phases to ensure timely execution and alignment with project objectives.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks based on urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Facilitated communication among team members to enhance collaboration and drive successful project completion.
- Coordinated with cross functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates fostering trust and confidence in the team’s ability to deliver results.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Negotiated and managed third party contracts related to project deliverables.
Field Service Technician
Yushin America
Cranston
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Maintained professionalism in client interactions, receiving consistent positive feedback for service excellence.
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Facilitated installations by ensuring proper setup and configuration of new equipment at customer sites, enhancing client satisfaction.
- Coordinated onsite and offsite installation and repair tasks, contributing to operational efficiency.
- Completed partial or full disassembly of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
Product Compliance Engineer
Gunther International Ltd.
Norwich
04.2008 - 12.2017
- Collaborated with design engineers on developmental and experimental activities to establish assembly and operating procedures.
- Guided assembly personnel in implementing technical procedures, enhancing assembly accuracy.
- Diagnosed mechanical and electrical issues to restore functionality.
- Built and tested custom high-speed mailing equipment, ensuring alignment with customer specifications.
Program Manager / Manufacturing Engineer
Seacon Phoenix
Westerly
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Program Manager for Australian Submarine Corp and Long Island Railroad.
- Developed onboard repair procedures enhancing operational readiness for United States, British, and Australian Navies.
- Prepared manufacturing procedures streamlining operations for assembly, rubber molding, and polyurethane molding departments.
- Assessed daily operations and re-engineered processes, implementing improvements that addressed cycle times and defect returns.
- Analyzed drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to establish operating procedures.
Manufacturing Manager
Seacon Phoenix
Westerly
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Managed production, rubber molding, assembly, and shipping operations, ensuring output levels, quality standards, and line efficiency met company goals.
- Hired, trained, and supervised 45 staff, fostering a collaborative team environment to achieve operational objectives.
- Cultivated a collaborative environment that encouraged teamwork and productivity among staff.
- Conducted daily meetings to address and resolve order and delivery issues, ensuring timely fulfillment of customer due dates.
- Evaluate and prepare performance reviews of all manufacturing personnel.
- Interact with manufacturing and production engineers daily for design and production modifications.
East Coast Sales Manager
Connectronics Corporation
Toledo
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Supervised regional sales operations, managing sales representatives to achieve sales targets.
- Work with engineering and product teams to meet customer requirements.
- Coordinated with government contractors to design specialized products for military applications.
- Researched and established contacts through small business procurement activities.
Project Engineer
Gunther International
Norwich
01.1995 - 01.2002
- Led team in planning, implementing, and testing systems to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Managed building and testing of custom high-speed mailing equipment, ensuring alignment with customer requirements.
- Installed systems to work in line with existing fulfillment systems.
- Developed equipment documentation to guide on-site technicians in efficient repair processes.
- Instruct assemblers in proper equipment assembly techniques.
- Provided training to customer operators and technicians to ensure effective equipment operation.
- Provide 24-hour nationwide support to customers and technicians for quick problem resolution.
Manufacturing Supervisor
Connector Technology Corporation
Westerly
01.1988 - 01.1995
- Supervised manufacturing, polyurethane molding, rubber molding, and shipping departments to ensure seamless operations.
- Managed schedules and ensured deadlines were met within budget constraints.
- Led personnel training and was responsible for all performance evaluations.
- Generated first article samples for testing and development of manufacturing procedures to enhance production standards.
- Tasked with setup and design of manufacturing tooling and fixtures.
Education
A.A. - Science
01-1987
Skills
- Project coordination and planning
- Baseline schedule creation
- Schedule management
- Resource allocation
- Progress reporting
- Stakeholder engagement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Vendor management
- Client relations
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Complex problem solving
- Problem solving
- Relationship building
- Progress reporting
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteSalary Range
$94000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Project Manager - Davis Standard
06.2018 - Current
Field Service Technician - Yushin America
03.2018 - 06.2018
Product Compliance Engineer - Gunther International Ltd.
04.2008 - 12.2017
Program Manager / Manufacturing Engineer - Seacon Phoenix
01.2006 - 01.2008
Manufacturing Manager - Seacon Phoenix
01.2003 - 01.2006
East Coast Sales Manager - Connectronics Corporation
01.2002 - 01.2003
Project Engineer - Gunther International
01.1995 - 01.2002
Manufacturing Supervisor - Connector Technology Corporation
01.1988 - 01.1995
New England Institute of Technology - A.A., Science