Jose Lira
Gilbert,Arizona
Summary
Results oriented Professional with 22+ years of proven military experience in operations, avionics, safety & supply chain management. Accomplished measurable results while leading teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Possess a comprehensive background in operation management derived from conducting domestic and global operations. Highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with proven track record of troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining production machinery and equipment to achieve optimal efficiency. Proficient in understanding and interpreting blueprints, schematics and technical drawings to manage equipment according to specifications.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Technician
INTEL
06.2019 - Current
- Accountable for the arrangement, maintenance and performance of complex technology that produce semiconductors
- Tracks and manages wafer output for over 220 wafer tools resulting in customer met deadlines and satisfaction
- Investigates processing recipes and errors to ensure maximum productivity on over 600 wafer lot chambers to safeguard the best quality for customers.
Senior Operations Manager
UNITED STATES NAVY
01.1997 - 08.2019
- Managed, professionally developed, and evaluated 140 employees annually; initiative and leadership resulted in 100% retention, 80% promotion and enhanced efficiency
- Coordinated and completed 15K preventive maintenance and troubleshooting actions quarterly, sustaining 100% accomplishment rate and reducing repair maintenance by 90%
- Leadership ability to evaluate and resolve complex, nonstandard problems, develop recommendations, and implement solutions
- Revamped supply procurement process; decreased defective parts cost by 75%
- Meticulously collects and evaluates operating data; conducts equipment adjustments as identified to ensure process optimization
- Conducted preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on over $1M in equipment to ensure smooth daily operations; productivity increased 20%
- Meticulously managed inventory; ordering spare parts to sustain operational requirements
- Actively leads and participates in diverse emergency response operations and exercises involving over 80K personnel; conducts recurring safety forums to ensure continuous safe operations
- Decreased purchasing cost by 15% through skillful negotiations and planning; coordinating parts and labor fees which cut departmental man-hours by 50%
- Created and implemented schedules for 51 first-line managers which encompassed a 24/7 support staff accountable for over 80K civilians and DoD personnel, achieving workplace flexibility
- Constructed and administered a seamanship training curriculum which qualified 225 personnel in proper safety operations; slashed contractor outsourcing cost by $250K
- Maintained a $100K quarterly budget by outsourcing contracts and negotiation strategies which led to a 50% increase in work production.
Department Operations Manager
UNITED STATES NAVY
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Responsible for maintaining qualitative standards of $8M+ products through personnel training, equipment inspections, and focus on organizational objectives
- Actively engaged in avionic operations; key communicator with flight crews to ensure safe flying operations
- Identified and correct 164 electronic faults through experience in military testing and repair of electronic systems, troubleshooting and maintenance to the component level using schematics/wiring diagrams, and technical data which ensured safe operation of $4M worth of equipment
- Led a team of 20 employees manufacturing over 14,000 parts in the assembly of 7,000 military devices, saving $3.5M in vendor and labor cost
- Coordinated with Supplier Management department through data entry, supplier performance evaluation, and supplier quality data reducing delivery times by 60%
- Implemented sourcing strategies to plan, design and build a reliable and competitive supplier database
- Conducted 110 employee evaluations annually; improving employee time management by 30%
- Managed quality control of contracts; ensured terms fulfilled to the satisfaction of all parties
- Established buddy, trainer and certifier events; co-authored training manual design implemented and evaluated outcomes for 24 newly developed workshops
- Outstanding results with 230 leaders well-versed in leadership, mentorship, group project facilitation
- Focused on process improvement; adept at troubleshooting nonstandard events during production, safety training, maintaining quality focus – organization goals consistently exceeded
- Led three teams of 12 employees through an extensive four-week preventive maintenance class which culminated in a 98% inspection pass rate.
Divisional Supervisor & Supply purchaser
UNITED STATES NAVY
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Initiated a $23M amphibious craft and administered emergency repairs on two Main Gas Turbine Engines, Port/Starboard Propellers, and hydraulic systems saving $25K in contract cost
- Accountable for financial performance and customer service of an independent retail store ($30K quarterly revenue) and management of 12 employees
- Conducted 46 employee evaluations annually, improving employee time management by 30%
- Assessed and analyzed data to determine progress toward stated organizational goals
- Researched and procured supplies from 11 local businesses to complete a $2.5M project; reduced subcontracting contract cost by 50%.
Education
B.S. - Applied management
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2019
A.A. - Supervision and Management
Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CA01.2018
Skills
- Leadership
- Data Entry
- Self-motivated
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Teamwork & Partnership Skills
- Strategic Thinking
- Strong Sense of Ownership
- Process Improvement
- Proficient Microsoft Office Suite
- Scheduling & Negotiating
- Excellent Oral, Written & Presentation Skills
- Data Analysis
- Ability to Influence
- Training & Staff Development
- Quality Assurance
- HR Management
- Adaptive Problem Solving
- Materials Loading
- Safety Protocols
- Machine programming
- Workflow Coordination
- OSHA Compliance
- Staff Training
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Processes implementation
- Production methods
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Websites
Timeline
Manufacturing Technician
INTEL
06.2019 - Current
Department Operations Manager
UNITED STATES NAVY
01.2009 - 01.2016
Divisional Supervisor & Supply purchaser
UNITED STATES NAVY
01.2004 - 01.2009
Senior Operations Manager
UNITED STATES NAVY
01.1997 - 08.2019
B.S. - Applied management
Grand Canyon University
A.A. - Supervision and Management
Coastline Community College