Robert Smart
Rome,Ga
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance Manager with the United States Navy, skilled in preventive maintenance and team leadership. Achieved enhanced equipment reliability through strategic planning and proactive inspections. Expert in contractor management, fostering collaboration, and driving continuous improvement initiatives, resulting in increased operational efficiency and employee performance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Manager
United States Navy, USN
05.2022 - Current
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Optimized spare parts inventory management by identifying critical items and setting appropriate stock levels based on usage patterns.
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and managing repair schedules.
- Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
- Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear.
- Increased overall equipment efficiency by conducting thorough assessments of machinery conditions and implementing necessary improvements.
Quality Assurance Manager
United States Navy, USN
05.2018 - 04.2022
- Conducted regular audits to ensure adherence to established protocols, maintaining consistency across the organization.
- Trained team members on quality assurance principles, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
- Facilitated communication between departments regarding quality concerns, fostering collaboration towards shared goals.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing comprehensive QA processes and procedures.
- Assured consistent quality of production by implementing and enforcing automated practice systems.
- Mentored junior staff members in best practices for quality management, contributing to overall team growth and development.
- Assessed product quality by monitoring quality assurance metrics, reports and dashboards.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential quality issues.
Contracting Officer Representative
United States Navy, USN
04.2016 - 05.2019
- Enhanced contract compliance by conducting thorough reviews and assessments of contractor performance.
- Reduced procurement timelines by implementing effective negotiation strategies with contractors and suppliers.
- Developed and integrated contract management tools, templates, methods and processes for partner engagements.
- Strengthened relationships between government entities and contractors through transparent communication channels, fostering trust among all parties involved in the contracting process.
- Ensured regulatory adherence by staying updated on relevant policies, procedures, and federal acquisition regulations.
- Maintained a high level of customer satisfaction through timely resolution of issues related to contracts or contractor performance.
- Managed risk effectively during the contracting lifecycle by consistently assessing potential vulnerabilities and implementing appropriate mitigation measures.
Department Manager
United State Navy
04.2012 - 04.2016
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to facilitate smooth communication and project completion.
- Enhanced employee performance by providing regular feedback, coaching, and training opportunities.
- Created and maintained a strong team culture that promoted high levels of collaboration, employee satisfaction, and overall performance.
- Liaised with team members, stakeholders and vendors to coordinate activities, provisioning, environment setup, risk mitigation and follow-up.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive business growth and achieve corporate objectives.
- Identified areas for improvement within the department, implementing strategic initiatives to address gaps in performance or resources.
Department Supervisor
United States Navy, USN
05.2009 - 04.2012
- Maintained stock of items, cleanliness, organization, and provided excellent customer service.
- Trained new employees on overall company and department-specific policies and procedures.
- Managed team of Number employees, delegated tasks and held each employee accountable for completing assignments.
- Conducted performance evaluations for employees, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for growth or improvement.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Mentored junior staff members to develop their skills and advance within the company, increasing overall productivity and team performance.
- Fostered a positive working environment by actively engaging in team-building activities, promoting open communication channels, and recognizing individual achievements.
- Assigned tasks and established work schedules to staff to cover operational needs.
Avionics Maintenance Technician
United States Navy, USN
07.2003 - 04.2009
- Maintained detailed records of all maintenance activities, ensuring regulatory compliance and clear communication among team members.
- Operated advanced diagnostic tools effectively, identifying issues within integrated avionic systems quickly to minimize aircraft downtime.
- Contributed to a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols during all maintenance procedures.
- Served as a liaison between engineering teams and maintenance crews, facilitating efficient communication regarding design updates or required modifications for fielded systems.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to identify root causes and implement solutions for complex avionic issues.
- Participated in cross-training opportunities, expanding skillset to support broader maintenance operations when necessary.
- Mentored junior technicians, providing guidance on best practices for troubleshooting techniques and effective problem-solving methodologies.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry advancements and emerging technologies through regular professional development activities, applying new insights to enhance overall maintenance effectiveness.
- Enhanced fleet reliability through accurate troubleshooting and repair of avionics equipment malfunctions.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by participating in regular process reviews and recommending enhancements where appropriate.
- Improved aircraft safety by conducting thorough avionics system inspections and maintenance tasks.
- Ensured mission readiness by performing scheduled and unscheduled avionics maintenance on various aircraft types.
- Reduced downtime by efficiently diagnosing and repairing electronic components such as navigation systems, communication equipment, and flight control systems.
- Streamlined repair processes, maximizing operational efficiency through effective component replacement strategies.
- Executed quality assurance checks on completed work orders, verifying that repairs met strict industry standards before returning aircrafts to service.
- Optimized inventory management by tracking parts usage and maintaining proper stock levels to support ongoing maintenance needs.
- Managed testing equipment calibration schedules, ensuring accurate results in diagnostics procedures across the organization''s fleet of aircrafts.
- Assisted in the development of technical publications to improve training materials for new technicians.
- Repaired and installed wiring, connectors, control boxes antennas, and other pieces.
- Tested electrical aircraft systems, components, and equipment for compliance with standards and to uncover malfunctions.
- Provided timely feedback to management on the status of maintenance projects, ensuring a clear understanding of resource requirements and potential delays.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Performed thorough visual and physical inspections of all electrical parts.
- Completed quality assurance checks for service work and completed documentation outlining updates.
- Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
- Trained and oversaw new technicians' activities for proper repair and maintenance of avionic systems.
- Instituted and enforced safety procedures to protect personnel and aircraft from risks and accidents.
- Lubricated shafts, bearings, and gears to maintain optimal performance.
- Designed and implemented new test procedures for improved avionics system performance.
Education
Vincennes University
Vincennes, INSkills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Project management
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Maintenance planning
- Work order management
- Staff management
- Safety protocols
- Predictive maintenance
- Team leadership
- Mechanical aptitude
- Electrical systems
- Facilities maintenance
- Continuous improvement
- Equipment inspection
- Computerized maintenance management system
- Contractor management
- Employee performance evaluation
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety monitoring
- Contractor oversight
- Asset management
- Inventory replenishment
- Deadline management
- Parts oversight
- Problem resolution
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Decision-making
- Task delegation
- Shift scheduling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Scheduling and coordinating
- Professional and courteous
- Managing operations and efficiency
- Project planning
- Goal setting
- Performance evaluations
- Staff training
- Strategic planning
- Technical proficiency
- Employee coaching and mentoring
- Staff development
- Process improvement
- Positive attitude
Certification
Federal Communications Commission License
Timeline
Maintenance Manager
United States Navy, USN
05.2022 - Current
Quality Assurance Manager
United States Navy, USN
05.2018 - 04.2022
Contracting Officer Representative
United States Navy, USN
04.2016 - 05.2019
Department Manager
United State Navy
04.2012 - 04.2016
Department Supervisor
United States Navy, USN
05.2009 - 04.2012
Avionics Maintenance Technician
United States Navy, USN
07.2003 - 04.2009
Vincennes University
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