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Oscar Vera

Rusk,TX

Summary

A dedicated and experienced professional with a proven ability to develop and implement strategies to support a fast-paced manufacturing setting. I can adapt, train, and motivate teams focused on achieving goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Seeking a role to leverage a proactive approach and ability to support manufacturing environments.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Quality Analyst /Technical Trainer

Lockheed Martin
01.2021 - Current
  • Oversee process to gather quality metrics, determining data validity
  • Compiling and sorting data, presenting data to management
  • Reviewing, analyzing, and reporting quality discrepancies related to assembly, process systems
  • Advancing and developing various training components to improve course quality and post-training success
  • Data collection and aggregation to evaluate effectiveness for continuous improvement of training processes
  • Communicates with various stakeholders to aid in production support and minimize defective techniques
  • Onboarding and training new employees to the company technical proficiency standard.

Quality Assurance Supervisor/ Maintenance Manager

Fleet Readiness Center West Detachment Fallon
05.2014 - 03.2018
  • Proactively managed the Quality Assurance Department while overseeing all internal audits for twenty-two work centers within the command using Lean Six Sigma principles
  • Guided senior leadership through Manager’s Internal Control audits to ensure that ninety-eight command programs were being effectively managed
  • Performed audits/assessments for compliance with the 4790 NAMP standards
  • Provided training scenarios for new managers facing leadership challenges and developed corrective action plans
  • Led and maintained process of improvement teams enhancing workforce production
  • Responsible for one hundred and three personnel while coordinating and directing personnel on their daily tasks, accomplishing specific mission critical goals to a diverse customer base
  • Utilized AIRSpeed principles guided senior leadership in managing five work centers resulting in 13,592 ready for issue items decreasing the maintenance backlog by 84%
  • Trained work centers in the proper use of the Buffer Management Tool resulting in a total reduction from 2,021 maintenance actions forms to 594 in six months.
  • Improved product quality by implementing rigorous testing procedures and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Reduced defect rates through meticulous inspection and proactive identification of potential issues.
  • Enhanced team performance by providing regular training, feedback, and guidance to Quality Assurance staff.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns, investigating root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization.
  • Maintained comprehensive documentation of QA activities, supporting effective communication between departments and facilitating process improvements.
  • Led regular meetings with staff to review performance metrics, address any concerns or challenges, and provide updates on organizational initiatives related to quality assurance.

Leading Supervisor

USS John C. Stennis
05.2010 - 08.2014
  • Responsible for the development of training guides and scenarios to ensure the proficiency of 135 employees
  • Coordinated and directed the assembly and handling of over 3 tons of explosive materials with zero mishaps and zero accidents
  • Handled a budget of $450,000 and maintained five storerooms with over $1 million in materials with 100 percent accuracy
  • As a Quality Assurance Safety Observer, responsible for the testing and troubleshooting of all armament systems depending on the mission payloads.
  • Enhanced loading efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new procedures.
  • Maintained accurate records of inventory, ensuring proper stock levels were maintained for efficient loading processes.

Supervisor/Section Leader

Joint Task Force, Navy Guard Battalion
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Supervised 107 employees in all facets of a classified, high security duty station through a compressed training cycle, including critical documentation, scheduling, and time management
  • Ensured that all personnel were ready to perform at the highest level with an adept ability to overcome challenges when presented.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.

Instructor

Naval Aviation Technical Training Center
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Conduct training sessions, prepare training programs, lesson plans, and training materials in formal classroom setting
  • Conducted formal training for Electrical Assembly, Basic Torquing, Precision Measurement, Ordnance loading evolutions, Weapons testing, and armament configuration.

Junior and Mid-Level Leadership positions

Various locations in the United States
01.1998 - 01.2002
  • Responsible for all aspects of the safe loading and downloading of ordnance on aircraft using authorized checklists, personally trained, and mentored junior personnel into a highly effective multi-platform cohesive team
  • Accountable for the receipt and inspection of all armament weapons support equipment, ordnance handling equipment and materials handling equipment
  • Directed and oversaw day-to-day maintenance actions on over 90 aircraft on three different platforms, as a collateral duty inspector
  • As a team leader/collateral duty inspector responsible for all aircraft armament release and control system checks, on over 80 military aircraft on several platforms.

Education

Master of Education -

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
06.2024

B.S. Criminal Justice -

Troy University
Pensacola, Florida
05.2008

Skills

  • Training/Professional development
  • Organizational Development
  • Instructional Design
  • Onboarding/Mentorship
  • LMS Administration
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Workflow documentation
  • Quality Improvement
  • Feedback/Evaluation
  • Microsoft OS
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Continuous Improvement Mindset

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Senior Quality Analyst /Technical Trainer

Lockheed Martin
01.2021 - Current

Quality Assurance Supervisor/ Maintenance Manager

Fleet Readiness Center West Detachment Fallon
05.2014 - 03.2018

Leading Supervisor

USS John C. Stennis
05.2010 - 08.2014

Supervisor/Section Leader

Joint Task Force, Navy Guard Battalion
01.2009 - 01.2010

Instructor

Naval Aviation Technical Training Center
01.2006 - 01.2009

Junior and Mid-Level Leadership positions

Various locations in the United States
01.1998 - 01.2002

Master of Education -

Texas State University

B.S. Criminal Justice -

Troy University

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