William Ibanez
Newton,NJ
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Sikorsky's Aircraft, excelling in cross-functional team management and continuous improvement. Leveraged staff supervision and waste minimization strategies to significantly enhance productivity. Known for exceptional employee development and fostering a collaborative environment, consistently achieving and surpassing goals.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Supervisor
Thorlabs
Newton, New Jersey
08.2023 - Current
- Supervised a team of 14 or more employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Provided feedback and guidance to personnel regarding their job performance and development plans.
- Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Evaluated and assessed personnel to identify potential candidates for promotion.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for each employee to identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with management team to develop strategies for improving efficiency in the production area.
- Cultivated communication among senior managers and floor supervisors to encourage optimal productivity.
- Directed and coordinated production activities, encouraging employees to meet specifications.
- COGS Committee Lead.
CNC Machine Operator
Thorlabs
Newtown, NJ
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Set up and operated CNC machines to perform repetitive machining operations on a variety of materials according to specifications.
- Maintained quality control by inspecting parts for conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
- Operated multiple CNC machines simultaneously while adhering to safety protocols at all times.
- Troubleshot issues related to tooling or programming errors using problem solving techniques.
- Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality.
- Used precision measurement tools to check and ensure the accuracy of the machined parts.
Operations Manager
lazarus reconditioning
Long Island City, NY
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
- Conducted performance reviews providing coaching and feedback to benefit both company and employee.
- Managed company operations with responsibility for profit and loss, scheduling, training and inventory control.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures and managed quality, customer service and logistics.
- Delivered positive customer experiences by implementing effective quality assurance practices.
Dynamic Repairs Inc.
Small Business Owner
Long Island City, NY
02.2007 - 03.2020
- Collaborated in founding a family-owned business with two brothers.
- Applied for licensing and permits.
- Acquired TLC Meter shop license.
- Secured contracts to oversee yellow cab taxi fleets.
Supervisor of Operations
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
Stratford, CT
07.2004 - 06.2006
- Managed company operations with responsibility for profit and loss, scheduling, training and inventory control.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures and managed quality, customer service and logistics.
- Planned daily operational strategies, including delivery routing, team workflows and promotional initiatives.
- Maintained safety and emergency readiness among personnel by disseminating information on and monitoring compliance with regulatory and organizational policies.
- Recruited, hired and trained crew members on application of projects, customer relations and customer service.
- Improved morale and management communication by creating employee recognition and rewards practices.
- Enforced security policies and procedures to protect company assets from theft, loss or damage.
- Replenished inventory to maintain par levels.
- Drove solutions to predominant operations issues by identifying areas of deficiency and performing root-cause analysis.
- Developed incident management strategies to promote troubleshooting, root cause analysis and timely resolution.
- Reduced costly waste in manufacturing by identifying and eliminating overproduction.
Ace Coordinator
Sikorsky's Aircraft
Stratford, CT
06.2003 - 11.2004
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to plan daily activities and operations to meet targets.
- Conducted new employee orientation to introduce employees to policies, culture and objectives.
- Advised managers on organizational policies and recommended needed changes.
- Created and maintained registration systems for events and meetings.
- Strategized plans for improving control systems and structures to improve resource utilization.
- Managed daily functions by leveraging leadership abilities and industry knowledge.
- Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
- Provided effective quality control oversight and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
- Increased staff productivity with streamlined processes and improved automation.
CNC Milling Machinist
Sikorsky's Aircraft
Stratford, CT
02.1988 - 01.2003
- Helped engineers and supervisors improve parts, methods and fixturing by offering feedback from machine runs.
- Installed correct tooling according to machine set-up sheets.
- Operated precision measuring instruments to check pieces within tight tolerances.
- Monitored machine operation at control panel and adjusted settings to create desired pieces.
- Edited speeds and feeds in CNC program for different production runs.
- Set up, adjusted or operated basic or specialized machine tools to support precision machining operations.
- Set-up and operated lathes, mills and grinders to cut raw materials.
- Verified proper functioning of machinery and corrected problems with CNC programs to produce quality work in line with specifications.
- Checked work pieces against specifications to assess conformance.
Education
BBA -
Albertus Magnus College
New Haven, CT11-2004
Certification - Lean Manufacturing Training
Ito University
East Hartford, CT04.2004
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Albertus Magnus College
New Haven, CT12.2003
Skills
- Budgeting and cost control strategies
- Marketing
- Staff supervision
- Production
- Inventory coordination
- Management
- Cost analysis and savings
- Recruiting and hiring
- Cross-functional team management
- Sound judgment
- Employee development
- Supervision and training
- Schedule management
- Performance improvements
- Continuous improvement
- Team Leadership
- Waste Minimization Strategies
- Standard operating procedures
Accomplishments
- Drove 100% improvement in profits through aggressive process and marketing, stradegies.
- Created highly effective new process that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations.
- Negotiated with vendors, saving the company thousands annually.
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
Additional Information
i have a strong background in lean manufacturing process. i;m also a process specialist. fantastic leadership skills.
great communicator, open for new ideas and change. high integrity and a true professional.
Certification
- Certified hybrid battery , lazarus reconditioning - 2019- present
- lean manufacturing, Sikorsky aircraft - 2003-2004
- kaizen license Training - 2004
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Thorlabs
08.2023 - Current
CNC Machine Operator
Thorlabs
04.2022 - 08.2023
Operations Manager
lazarus reconditioning
04.2020 - 08.2021
Dynamic Repairs Inc.
Small Business Owner
02.2007 - 03.2020
Supervisor of Operations
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
07.2004 - 06.2006
Ace Coordinator
Sikorsky's Aircraft
06.2003 - 11.2004
CNC Milling Machinist
Sikorsky's Aircraft
02.1988 - 01.2003
- Certified hybrid battery , lazarus reconditioning - 2019- present
- lean manufacturing, Sikorsky aircraft - 2003-2004
- kaizen license Training - 2004
BBA -
Albertus Magnus College
Certification - Lean Manufacturing Training
Ito University
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Albertus Magnus College
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