Russell Sieber
Elk Grove,CA
Summary
A results-oriented leader and seasoned professional with a proven track record in all major facets of Supply Chain Management and Project Management. Experience has provided an uncommon and unique mix of Technical, Manufacturing, Subcontracts, Supplier Management, and Quality experience. An adaptive nature and analytical disposition provide ability to quickly develop resolutions to time sensitive and critical situations in manners which maximize successful results. In depth knowledge of FAR and contracting in support of government requirements Experienced with cost type contracting including CPFF, CPIF, and T&M Ability to communicate effectively across multiple functional groups. Strong interface skills with other disciplines/senior management Experienced in negotiating/managing critical high mix, high value programs Strong leadership and coaching skills Solid supplier partnering and teaming Excellent policy formulation and application
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Supplier Manager, Mechanical Category
Northrop Grumman Corporation, Mission Systems
10.2018 - Current
- Currently engaged and supporting Mechanical Category Management, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain team as a technical respource and interface to the purchasing organizations
- I provide drawing training, sourcing guidance, Supplier Performance Management (SPM) and supplier development activities, as well as part and manufacturing process development assistance
- Provide Sector wide Mechanical Category sourcing guidance
- Actively resolve technical and schedule issues in close cooperation with Engineering, Program office, Mission Assurance and Manufacturing
- Chaired several failure investigations
- Direct interface between multiple functional groups including subcontracts, engineering, quality and PMO to facilitate development activities and production supply
- New supplier discovery and supplier development relative to Mechanical Category & Vacuum Brazing
- Developed and present entry level drawing training courses to Procurement on key characteristics and elements
- Actively trained/currently mentor all new employees to the Supplier management role.
Procurement Manager
Northrop Grumman Corporation
07.2010 - 09.2018
- Directed a team of fifteen sourcing professionals across five west and east coast locations in support of multiple programs
- My team effectively managed the acquisition of a multitude of commodities, from raw materials and chemicals, to CCAs and Cable Assemblies to complete electromechanical assemblies/subassemblies
- Actively drove supplier development, process development, and Manufacturing PDRs
- Directly interface between multiple functional groups to facilitate development activities
- Actively resolved schedule and technical issues in close cooperation with Engineering, Program office, Mission Assurance and Manufacturing
- Effectively managed supplier network in excess of 1200 managed and maintained suppliers
- Annual spend $96 million.
Subcontracts Manager
GenCorp, Aerojet
01.2007 - 07.2010
- Managed key critical programs including highly technical development efforts
- Managed subcontracts in excess of $25M annual spend including EVMS reporting
- Directly managed manufacturing life cycle of the Orion Module LAS (Launch Abort System)
- LAS was the only motor of initial Orion Module Prime contracts to fire on time, and within budget
- Frontline support for the Orbital Spaces Systems heavy lift engines
- Appointed to execute and manage a variety of uniquely challenging development contracts for varying programs
- Approx. 85% travel as most engagement was at supplier’s sites and on supplier’s mfg.
- Floors.
Procurement Representative
Lockheed Martin Corporation, Space Systems Company
09.2004 - 01.2007
- Executed and managed high value, high complexity procurements and hardware
- Supported Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company Special Programs (SP) Line of Business
- Generated long form contracts in support of business line including Prime Contract Flow Downs above $100K
- Directly supported Special Program’s engineering development teams with direct interaction, communication, and contract development
- Identified as Special Program’s procurement team lead for machined products and weldments due to my direct machine shop management experience, and my ability to read prints and develop manufacturing strategies
General Manager
Sharp Precision Manufacturing
04.2003 - 09.2004
- Managed a company of 52 employees grossing $1m monthly sales
- Responsible for all functional disciplines including Machining, Programming, Purchasing, Configuration Management and Mission Assurance
- Implemented Lean manufacturing ideologies
- Developed 5axis machining capabilities
- Provided Manufacturing Engineering support to customer base; helped developed customer drawings for ease of manufacturability and cost.
Education
BS - Business Administration
current enrolled, completion within 12mos
Skills
- Relevant Skills / Interests
- FAR experience (both Federal Aviation Regulations and Federal Acquisition Regulations)
- Current TS clearance / Prior CSCI
- EVMS experience, Cost Contracts, Milestones
- Operative experience with multiple MRP and Configuration Management systems including: SAP, Tableau, Oracle, Cincom, Pilgrim, Baan, ASK Man Man, Filemaker Pro, Agile PDM, Great Plains Dynamics, BPCS, AccPac
- Mechanical Design and Prototyping (machining)
- Design, Mechanical Engineering, Fabrication and licensing of SMS designed and fabricated vehicles and industry designed Experimental Aircraft
- Private Pilot Certificate, VFR
Timeline
Supplier Manager, Mechanical Category - Northrop Grumman Corporation, Mission Systems
10.2018 - Current
Procurement Manager - Northrop Grumman Corporation
07.2010 - 09.2018
Subcontracts Manager - GenCorp, Aerojet
01.2007 - 07.2010
Procurement Representative - Lockheed Martin Corporation, Space Systems Company
09.2004 - 01.2007
General Manager - Sharp Precision Manufacturing
04.2003 - 09.2004
Capella University - BS, Business Administration