Paul D. Collier II
Huntsville,Alabama
Summary
Operations manager with a track record of successful project delivery and effective team leadership. Achieved 100% on-time delivery while optimizing equipment availability. Enhanced team performance led to a 30% increase in efficiency and 98% operator redundancy.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager - Manufacturing, Ops & Assembly
Blue Origin
Huntsville, Alabama
02.2023 - Current
- Achieved 100% utilization of 18-hour operational window, accounting for scheduled maintenance gaps.
- Maintained top-performer status for six consecutive months, ensuring maximum equipment availability.
- Expanded leadership role to oversee weld department and laser welding operations, increasing operational scope and influence.
- Monitored daily performance across machine shop and heat treat departments, enhancing oversight of 29 assets.
- Reduced turnaround time in cladders area by developing a one-person, two-machine work center.
- Developed training protocols in weld shop, streamlining processes to eliminate bottlenecks for high-pressure and low-pressure hardware.
- Established structured 5S methodology, improving hardware movement through production.
- Led cross-training initiatives achieving 98% redundancy among machine operators for operational continuity.
Production Operation Specialist/ Sr.Operations Manager
The Boeing Company
San Antonio, Texas
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Lead first storage site to storage site 787 delivery, and met original plan for flight.
- Managed newly established 787 Remote Storage Site in San Antonio, Texas, ensuring alignment with operational objectives.
- Managed peak inventory of 4.2 billion dollars for 787 airplanes. Scheduled storage intervals and maintained compliance.
- Managing the NC burndown team working NOE’s and NCR’s / 787 storage and reactivation.
- Achieved over 30% above standard burndown commitments with a newly trained team, enhancing overall storage operations.
- Cultivated 3 new managers and 18 new employees into performing storage activities resulting in 100% continued compliance and safety.
- Collaborated across multiple programs to align with One BPS of the Boeing Company.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure sustained efficiency and effectiveness in production processes.
- Implemented and sustained standard for storage activities.
Site Leader
The Boeing Company
North Charleston/Dallas Fort worth, SC
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Achieved 100 percent on-time return to home for all operations.
- Ensured project completion within schedule and budget constraints.
- Directed daily operations for offsite paint and aircraft maintenance in Dallas/Fort Worth.
- Developed innovative solutions to complex challenges, enhancing alignment with organizational objectives.
- Contributed to the creation of new job practices, techniques, and standards to enhance efficiency.
- Served as subject matter expert for management on key policy matters, guiding strategic decisions.
- Exercised independent judgment in determining objectives and approaches for assignments.
- Recognized as a job expert, influencing future organizational directions and practices.
Flightline Operations Manager
The Boeing Company
North Charleston, SC
06.2016 - 02.2019
- Managed initial fueling flow improvement efforts, reducing aircraft fueling time by 88%.
- Led initiatives to decrease airworthiness inspection flow by 15.6 unit hours, achieving a total completion time of 29.4 unit hours.
- Achieved 98% of aircraft delivery milestones in 2017, demonstrating commitment to excellence.
- Oversaw functional testing and final installation of aircraft components, ensuring adherence to operational standards and enhancing overall safety.
- Implemented production plans, achieving on-time completion aligned with performance goals.
- Developed project and operational plans that supported business objectives and strategic goals.
- Maintained regular communication with airline customers and FAA leadership on aircraft status, fostering transparency and trust.
- Coached and mentored teammates, delivering feedback aligned with Boeing's vision and operations to strengthen team performance.
Flightline Readiness Technician / Lead
The Boeing Company
North Charleston, SC
04.2011 - 06.2016
- Engine Run Certified, conducting over 200 runs on 787 General Electric and Rolls Royce engines.
- Streamlined engine run test procedures, implemented at three Boeing sites, improving consistency and efficiency.
- Demonstrated proficiency with all Boeing 787 systems by completing relevant training and hands-on experience.
- Devised work plan, reducing Intermediate Inspection time from 72 to 24 hours, enhancing aircraft readiness.
- Performed troubleshooting tests to diagnose and resolve airplane level risks and system issues to assist with aircraft acceptance and maintain on-time delivery.
- Manage all portions of work package to include pre-flight and delivery activities.
- Coordinated production plans, optimizing workflows and aligning skill sets to meet project demands.
- Specialized with troubleshooting wiring, PECS, HF, fuel suction, APU, thrust reversers and common motor starter controllers.
- Collaborated with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality and Supplier Management to effectively resolve problems.
- Ensure avionics, electrical, hydraulic and structural aircraft systems meet highest quality and performance standards.
Mechanical Assembler
Global Aeronautica (Quanta)
North Charleston, SC
03.2009 - 04.2011
- Completed wiring and hydraulic systems installation on Boeing 787, enhancing overall aircraft functionality.
- Installed and bonded composite and titanium aircraft parts.
- Supported layout and drilling activities on composite components to ensure precise manufacturing standards.
- Conducted composite repair tasks.
- All work performed with close tolerance integrity.
- Completed 5S and Lean training program to enhance workplace organization.
- Participated as active member of non-conformance team to resolve quality issues, improving compliance with safety standards.
Interior Lead/ Assistant Lead A&P Mechanic
AAR Services Boeing
Oklahoma City, OK
03.2008 - 03.2009
- Conducted C and D checks on Boeing 737-400, 737-400NG, 737-900, and MD 80 aircraft.
- Serviced engines, propellers, cowlings, fairings, and access panels, ensuring optimal operational integrity.
- Removed and installed major components on Boeing 737-400 and 737-900 models to maintain airworthiness.
Aerospace Maintenance Craftsman / Journeyman
United States Air Force
Pope Afb, NC
11.2001 - 11.2007
- Achieved rank of Staff Sergeant in United States Air Force as E-5.
- Certified as a flying crew chief for all aircraft systems.
- C-130 Engine run supervisor.
- Coordinated C-130 engine run operations as Engine Run Supervisor and Team Member.
- Supervised towing, fueling, jacking, launching, recovering, and hangar activities to ensure operational readiness.
- Performed minor and major Inspections on C-130 Aircraft.
- Led Mission Recovery Teams on station and in deployed locations.
- Direct Supervisor and Trainer of two Journeymen and three Apprentices.
- Cleared aircraft grounding write-ups and eliminated duplicate discrepancies, enhancing maintenance efficiency.
- Maintained and scheduled calibration for tools and equipment valued at $2.5 million, ensuring compliance and operational integrity.
Education
Master’s - Operations & Project Management
University of Southern New Hampshire
07-2027
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Phoenix
06-2016
FAA Airframe and Power Plant Certificate -
Georgia Aviation Technical College
Eastman, GA10-2007
Aerospace Craftsman Certificate -
Aerospace Maintenance Craftsman School
Sheppard Air Force Base, TX12-2006
Airman Leadership Certificate -
Airman Leadership School
Pope Air Force Base, NC03-2006
Engine Run Certificate -
Engine Run Supervisor School
Pope Air Force Base, NC11-2005
Aerospace Journeyman Certificate -
Aerospace Maintenance Apprentice School
Sheppard Air Force Base, TXSkills
- Operations management
- Project management
- Production planning methodologies
- Capacity planning expertise
- Manufacturing software knowledge
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Quality management adherence
- Cost reduction strategies
- Operations management
- Scheduling and forecasting proficiency
- Production scheduling techniques
- Safety protocols implementation
- Compliance assurance
- Internal auditing processes
- Cross-functional coordination
- Customer satisfaction strategies
- Workforce development initiatives
- Team leadership
- Team supervision skills
- Training development
- Schedule development skills
- Systems and processes oversight
- Equipment optimization management
- Maintenance planning strategies
- Pipes and fittings expertise
- Drafting expertise
- Excel proficiency
- Microsoft Office applications
- Sustainability practices practice
- Team supervision skills
- Pipes and fittings expertise
- Production planning methodologies
Awards Honors Services
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal holder for deployment
- Meritorious Unit Award for Outstanding Service during overseas tours
- Received 3 achievement medals throughout Air Force career
- Boeing Accelerating Culture Team (ACT) member
- Provide professional mentorship to Boeing South Carolina teammate
Timeline
Manager - Manufacturing, Ops & Assembly
Blue Origin
02.2023 - Current
Production Operation Specialist/ Sr.Operations Manager
The Boeing Company
06.2021 - 02.2023
Site Leader
The Boeing Company
02.2019 - 03.2020
Flightline Operations Manager
The Boeing Company
06.2016 - 02.2019
Flightline Readiness Technician / Lead
The Boeing Company
04.2011 - 06.2016
Mechanical Assembler
Global Aeronautica (Quanta)
03.2009 - 04.2011
Interior Lead/ Assistant Lead A&P Mechanic
AAR Services Boeing
03.2008 - 03.2009
Aerospace Maintenance Craftsman / Journeyman
United States Air Force
11.2001 - 11.2007
Master’s - Operations & Project Management
University of Southern New Hampshire
Bachelor of Science - Management
University of Phoenix
FAA Airframe and Power Plant Certificate -
Georgia Aviation Technical College
Aerospace Craftsman Certificate -
Aerospace Maintenance Craftsman School
Airman Leadership Certificate -
Airman Leadership School
Engine Run Certificate -
Engine Run Supervisor School
Aerospace Journeyman Certificate -
Aerospace Maintenance Apprentice School