Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Custom Fabrication Design
06.2022 - 12.2023
Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
Estimate labor/material costs and prepare budgets/forecast hiring needs
Establish processes for safety protocol, product builds, equipment and tool use, ETC
Monitor production bottlenecks to maintain highest possible utilization
Assess low utilization with management team and find solutions
Supervise and evaluate performance of production by contrasting intended schedule to actual output of shop
Maintain inventory of raw materials, consumables, parts/supplies for equipment and ensure lead times do not conflict with schedule
Approve maintenance work, purchasing of equipment, and acquiring new supplies
Constantly refine culture of shop through incentives, positive reinforcement, and accurate reviews with definitive paths to growth
Build and maintain QC process to ensure highest quality product is delivered/installed
Operations Manager
Northwest Tank & Environmental Services
01.2020 - 06.2022
Oversee multiple crews of compliance supervisor's day to day activities
Create schedule for crews, ensure that crews have ample tools, parts and various resources
Assist in maintaining safe working environment by prompting the use of all required PPE and assuring crews are following OSHA regulations
Acquire leads and contracts, contact clients for reoccurring compliance testing and search for other client needs
Verify that all client's sites are up to date on required testing and are receiving the proper testing per local, state and national regulations
Assist with on-site troubleshooting and initiate communication with clients for all notable issues
Perform quality control of reports prior to submitting to regulating agencies
Reschedule client follow up testing given any failures occurred and assist clients in further actions needed after service is provided.
Compliance Supervisor
Northwest Tank & Environmental Services
08.2018 - 01.2020
Acquire and maintain multiple licenses allowing testing, maintenance and other onsite duties to be performed
Complete testing on sites with underground fuel storage systems to keep sites in compliance with local, state and national regulations
Maintain a safe working environment by using PPE and following all OSHA regulations
Manage a working proximity in which certain people are authorized to enter based on safety credentials
Utilize complex testing instrumentation to extrapolate data that will indicate a pass or fail result for underground fuel storage equipment
Safely drive company vehicles under DOT regulations both with and without passengers.
Sheet Metal Assembler
Exotic Metal Forming
01.2018 - 08.2018
Through a lean process environment assemble aircraft parts out of various types and shapes of metals using blue prints, procedure manuals and standard work orders
Use a variety of tools such as grinders, sanders, cutters and buffers to manipulate metals into airworthy aircraft parts
Use of Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) to maintain a safe working environment
Weld parts together using TIG welding and utilize precision, calibrated measuring tools to ensure an accurate outcome.
Custom Home Builder
CGRippy Homes
06.2017 - 12.2017
Complete all stages of construction including but not limited to; footings and foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing, insulating, drywall, painting, door and window installation, finish work, cabinets and warranty repairs
Work with clients to ensure final product is the guiding goal.
Mechanic
Security Aviation
01.2016 - 06.2017
Repair, inspect and maintain airframes on Cessna 441 and Piper PA31-350 under progressive inspection program
Assist mechanics engaged in servicing, repairing, and overhauling aircraft power plants or airframes
Perform both simple and complex electronic troubleshooting and repair
Receive parts into inventory and manage parts room as well as performing supplier audits
Assist with aircraft arrival and departure; along with deicing, baggage, cargo and customers
Drive incoming and outgoing passengers to and from hotels as well as international airport terminals with company vehicle
Keep hangar clean and organized which may include hangar repairs.
Mechanic Helper
Alaska Aircraft Sales
01.2015 - 01.2016
Assist mechanics engaged in servicing, repairing, and overhauling aircraft engines or airframes
Complete pre-buy inspections on airplanes for clients
Acquire training to become certified Airframe and Power plant technician
MIG weld on various pieces of shop equipment and build new shop tools with mild steel
Keep the hangar clean and organized which may include hangar repairs and shop inventory
Frequent moving of airplanes and preparation for inspections, repairs or modifications
Detailing airplanes, floats or various other gear for customer delivery.
Line Services and Airplane Mechanic Helper
Western Aviation
09.2014 - 01.2015
Drive and maintain fuel trucks and other airport vehicles
Fuel aircraft and pump fuel into storage tanks and fuel trucks
Tow aircraft in and out of hangar spaces
Clean and maintain terminal and grounds surrounding the terminal, parking lot, and hangar
Monitor radio for local traffic, answer UNICOM calls
Determine need for maintenance and repair on vehicles and equipment.
Order Selector
Food Services of America
03.2013 - 08.2014
Perform a combination of tasks to prepare customer orders for shipment
Review orders and products to evaluate pallet construction and coordinate deliveries
Operate pallet jacks and forklifts to collect product from shelves and other storage areas
Perform mathematical calculations perform labeling and pallet building
Work independently in fast paced warehouse operations
Operate pallet jacks, hand trucks, high picks, and other material handling equipment.
Caddy/Golf Pro Assistant
Cantigny Golf Course
01.2006 - 08.2012
Met the needs of one golfer for a 5-7 hour round of golf
Provided valuable information about the golf course and humble advice
Maintained a professional appearance to enhance profit margins
Occasionally helped other less experienced caddies keep pace
Carried clubs, located golf balls, obtained yardages, and helped enhance customer experience.
Education
N/A - Department of Aviation Technology and Biblical Studies
Moody Bible Institute
Spokane, Washington
05.2013
N/A - Department of Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
05.2012
HS - General Studies, graduated with high school diploma
Wheaton Warrenville South High School
Wheaton, Illinois
06.2010
Skills
Microsoft Office
Production Scheduling/Planning/Optimization
Training Coordination
Quality Assurance
Contract Management
Program Administration
Organizational Management
Marketing
Professional Networking
Contract Review
Legal Research
Logistics
References
Dan Johnson, Rusts Flying Service Lead Mechanic, (907) 764-5364