KEITH CALICHIO
Fontana,CA
Summary
Operations and Program Leader specializing in turnaround environments, aerospace manufacturing, and high-risk program recovery. Proven ability to stabilize operations, rebuild broken systems, restore customer confidence, and drive profitability across complex, multi-program environments. Combines hands-on manufacturing expertise with program ownership and executive-level operational thinking. Track record of delivering measurable financial and production results under pressure.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Coordinator / Program Manager (Multi-Program Leadership)
JCM Engineering Corp.
Ontario, USA
07.2022 - Current
- Brought in to stabilize operations and restore structure across multiple aerospace programs in a high-risk, underperforming environment.
- Rapidly expanded scope to lead execution across production, planning, quality, and customer management.
Program Manager – L3Harris Aerojet Rocketdyne (RL10 Program)
JCM Engineering Corp.
Ontario, USA
12.2023 - Current
Program Manager – Lockheed Martin Sikorsky Aircraft (UH-60M/MH-60R Program)
JCM Engineering Corp.
Ontario, USA
07.2022 - Current
Co-Owner / Director of Operations
CENTRIC PRECISION INC.
Ontario, USA
10.2016 - Current
- Co-owner/operator of precision machining business supporting aerospace manufacturing.
- Lead operations strategy, production planning, and customer execution.
- Built a scalable, low-overhead business model supporting multi-million-dollar aerospace programs.
- Drive efficiency, profitability, and rapid operational deployment.
Program Manager
JCM Engineering Corp.
Ontario, USA
05.2008 - 12.2014
- Managed aerospace programs from contract review through production and delivery.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams across engineering, production, and quality.
- Led scheduling, material flow, and production prioritization.
Production Control Planner / Expeditor
JCM Engineering Corp.
Ontario, USA
06.2006 - 05.2008
- Managed aerospace programs from contract review through production and delivery.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams across engineering, production, and quality.
- Led scheduling, material flow, and production prioritization.
Education
High School Diploma -
Skills
- Program & Operations Leadership
- Aerospace Manufacturing (AS9100)
- Production Planning & Scheduling
- ERP Systems (Syspro)
- Cost Analysis & Pricing Strategy
- Lean Process Improvement
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Supplier & Quality Management
- CMM Programming
- Inventory & Production Control
Accomplishments
- Stabilized multiple high-risk aerospace programs.
- Delivered $700K+ revenue recovery through pricing correction.
- Reduced production cycle time by 60%+.
- Rebuilt core operational systems across planning, inventory, and production.
- Led successful customer-facing program recovery efforts.
- Standardized Net Inspect processes, significantly reducing reporting time
Program Recovery & Customer Leadership
- Recovered a critical aerospace program from severe customer dissatisfaction to stable execution through structured planning and operational alignment
- Act as primary operations interface within Integrated Product Team (IPT) supporting RL10 program execution
- Serve as primary customer interface for Aerojet and Sikorsky, leading executive-level communication, reporting, and escalations
- Led high-visibility Quarterly Business Review with Aerojet leadership (zero action items)
Operational Turnaround & Performance Impact
- Rebuilt core operational systems across planning, purchasing, scheduling, and production to restore execution control
- Corrected systemic ERP (Syspro) failures including inaccurate inventory, WIP, and purchasing data
- Improved production flow, labor utilization, and cross-functional coordination across multiple programs
Financial Impact & Cost Control
- Identified and corrected pricing discrepancies in long-term agreements, generating $710K revenue recovery (~$142K annually)
- Developed cost models and optimized lot sizing based on machine utilization and demand
- Prevented significant financial loss through proactive cost and process analysis
Additional Leadership Impact
- CMM Programming: Improved inspection programs and reporting
- IT Systems Liaison: Implemented workstation and system standards to reduce downtime risk
- Inventory & Facility Flow: Redesigned layouts and restored ERP inventory accuracy
Timeline
Program Manager – L3Harris Aerojet Rocketdyne (RL10 Program)
JCM Engineering Corp.
12.2023 - Current
Operations Coordinator / Program Manager (Multi-Program Leadership)
JCM Engineering Corp.
07.2022 - Current
Program Manager – Lockheed Martin Sikorsky Aircraft (UH-60M/MH-60R Program)
JCM Engineering Corp.
07.2022 - Current
Co-Owner / Director of Operations
CENTRIC PRECISION INC.
10.2016 - Current
Program Manager
JCM Engineering Corp.
05.2008 - 12.2014
Production Control Planner / Expeditor
JCM Engineering Corp.
06.2006 - 05.2008