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JULIO E. ASCENCIO

Bellflower,CA

Summary

Skilled leader, manager and technical supervisor with a proven track record of performance in challenging, dynamic and time-sensitive environments while serving in the fields of Aviation Maintenance in the United States Army and Manufacturing in the private sector. Experience includes aviation operations, training, maintenance, exercise planning and production management. Active Secret security clearance.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Supervisor

Relativity Space
09.2024 - Current
  • Managed a Harness team of 8 people and a PCBA team of 5 people, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
  • Oversaw inventory and product stock to develop and maintain inventory controls resulting in cost savings and reduced overages.
  • Kept accurate and detailed records of personnel progress and productivity.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production, and shipping.
  • Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
  • Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
  • Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.

Production Supervisor

Winchester Interconnect
09.2023 - 09.2024
  • Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
  • Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment and Hand tools performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
  • Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
  • Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
  • Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays.
  • Managed team of 65 people on 1st shift and 15 on 2nd shift, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.

Senior Supervisor

Stellant Systems
12.2021 - 12.2022
  • In charge of a 32-person Unionized Production Team.
  • Run White Board meetings with Technicians, Team Leads and Engineers to schedule daily workloads in order to meet weekly goals.
  • Work with engineers to improve work processes.
  • Manage the team to ensure 5S is done every day before and after shift.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.

Production Manager

Physical Optics Corp/Mercury
01.2017 - 01.2021
  • Led, managed and supervised 15 technicians responsible for the production/assembly of four different product lines.
  • Managed the RMA Team, Production Test Team and Production Team.
  • Assisted engineers, QE and QA with prototype and development assemblies per drawings, specifications and Process Improvement.
  • Ensured all production services were performed on time, safely and in a professional manner.
  • Utilized Lean Manufacturing principles to maintain tool accountability/calibration and laboratory processes.

Production Integration Technician

SpaceX
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Utilizing engineering drawings and instructions, performed mechanical and electrical/electronic integration on first stage rockets.
  • Worked with engineers to improve work instructions for work orders.
  • Held primary responsibility of maintaining all tools for accountability and calibration.
  • Installed harnesses, avionics boxes, flight hardware and P-Clamps.

First Sergeant / Platoon Sergeant

U.S. Army
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Responsible for the accountability, readiness, health and welfare, morale and employment of 50 personnel while deployed for 12 months at FOB Shank, Afghanistan.
  • Managed day and night maintenance operations of eleven UH-60M and four HH-60M (S70) Blackhawk and MEDEVAC helicopters valued at over $150 million while deployed to Eastern Afghanistan.
  • Managed a maintenance schedule that kept 15 aircraft ready for continuous operation to support passenger movements, cargo movements and medical evacuations.
  • While managing the maintenance schedule, our company aircraft flew 9,500 hours, averaging 86.3 flight hours per aircraft, per month while deployed. Our efficiency resulted is the highest amount of total flight time of any deployed UH-60 company in support of the wars in Iraq or Afghanistan.
  • In addition to managing the maintenance schedule, every maintainer performed aircrew duties in conjunction with maintenance.
  • Managed the day and night flight schedule for 50 personnel and 11 helicopters executing thousands of passenger and cargo movements balancing OSHA regulations, aircrew minimum rest and maximum flight/workday regulations to develop a flexible and predictable flight schedule for twelve months while deployed to Afghanistan.

Platoon Sergeant

U.S. Army
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Responsible for the management of maintenance and daily readiness of ten UH-72A (EC-145) helicopters valued in excess of $60 million.
  • Coordinated and staffed over 30 Commanding General and VIP transport flights.
  • Helped develop and coordinate support for several counter narcotics operations and four NASA support missions.
  • Performed overall leadership, management and training of three support teams within my platoon (24 personnel).
  • Performed start up, troubleshooting and diagnoses of aircraft and equipment.

Senior Aviation Operations Sergeant

U.S. Army
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Led and supervised flight operations maintenance and was responsible for training and readiness of 150 crew members.
  • Coordinated numerous operations with U.S. Embassies throughout Central America.
  • Responsible for the maintenance, upkeep and accountability of $500,000 of section vehicles and equipment.
  • Selected to serve as the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of air movements during Hurricane relief in Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic and helped coordinate the aerial movement of 260 tons of food and medical supplies.
  • Trained 150 personnel in important first response procedures.

Battalion Safety NCO / Battalion Safety Sergeant

U.S. Army
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Selected by Battalion Commander to be the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge for the United States Army Command Aviation in the Caribbean, Central America and South America.
  • Successfully completed multiple counter narcotics operations working side by side with various government agencies resulting in a tremendous impact on the U.S. War on Drugs.
  • Responsible for monitoring and reporting on the safety of maintenance procedures on (14) UH-60's, (4) CH-47D Helicopters and (45) military vehicles valued at over $216 Million. Further, responsible for the training, awareness, practice and OSHA compliance of 210 personnel.
  • Oversaw this organization's compliance with the two major inspections regarding practices and organizational readiness. Our unit performed above the standard on the U.S. Army Aviation Readiness Management Survey and Command Inspection Program.
  • Monitored and reported on the organization's Army Substance Abuse Program. Further, monitored and provided direction for the organization's Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Facility.

Education

High School Diploma -

Huntington Park High School
Huntington Park, CA
06.1986

Skills

  • Accomplished Platoon Sergeant and Higher Positions specializing in aviation operations, training, maintenance, exercise planning and management
  • Extensive proven experience in supervision and leadership
    Adept at defining operational requirements and meeting needs
  • Personable and persuasive in communication creatively in both English and Spanish
  • Organized and able to work in the most demanding conditions
    Currently possesses a Government Secret Clearance

Specialized Training And Education

  • Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant License
  • Advance Non-Commissioned Officer Course
  • Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course
  • Primary Leadership Development Course
  • Course Certified: OSHA, HAZMAT, Safety & Risk Management, and Drug & Alcohol Coordinator
  • Technical Inspection
  • Supply & Logistics Training
  • NASA/SpaceX AV-1200-5 Integration of Avionics Flight Hardware Certified
  • Forklift Certified

Timeline

Production Supervisor

Relativity Space
09.2024 - Current

Production Supervisor

Winchester Interconnect
09.2023 - 09.2024

Senior Supervisor

Stellant Systems
12.2021 - 12.2022

Production Manager

Physical Optics Corp/Mercury
01.2017 - 01.2021

Production Integration Technician

SpaceX
01.2014 - 01.2017

First Sergeant / Platoon Sergeant

U.S. Army
01.2010 - 01.2013

Platoon Sergeant

U.S. Army
01.2009 - 01.2010

Senior Aviation Operations Sergeant

U.S. Army
01.2008 - 01.2009

Battalion Safety NCO / Battalion Safety Sergeant

U.S. Army
01.2006 - 01.2008

High School Diploma -

Huntington Park High School

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