Manufacturing, engineering and program management leader with a proven track record of achievement.

  Experience applying lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodology to improve processes.

  Strong background planning and leading manufacturing and engineering operations.

  Excellent listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills to build and lead a team of personnel and communicate effectively with customers as well as upper management.

  Proactively identified and resolved problems in real time and implemented favorable solutions.

  Solid time management, attention to detail and organizational skills, including prioritizing tasks.

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance/Operations Research, University of Xxxxxx, Dallas.

  Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Access.

> Team Leadership > Policies & Procedures > Scheduling

> Process Improvement > Auditing > Problem Solving

> Staff Training > Operations Management > Program Management

> Interviewing/Hiring > Production Management > Engineering Management

> Quality Control > Strategic Planning > Purchasing/Vendor Relations

Ideal Mechanical Services Jan. 2013-Jan. 2017

Founder/Owner

  Created a company that provided air conditioning services to residential and commercial customers.

  Installed heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment.

  Tripled business growth in a short period of time and hired up to six independent contractors.

  Managed all business operations functions, including planning, purchasing, logistics and payroll.

  Successfully sold the company in January 2017 for 10% of revenue.

Tribal Solutions, Inc. Apr. 2011-Nov. 2012

Vice President, Operations (Aug. 2011-Nov. 2012)

  Reporting to the CEO, led and trained a team of 45 manufacturing personnel on policies and procedures for this metal fabricator with customers such as L-3, Halliburton, Weber Aircraft and Zodiac Seats.

  Interviewed candidates for employment opportunities and hired three associates that were an ideal fit.

  Oversaw operations dispersed across two buildings with a total of approximately 400,000 square feet.

  Improved throughput by up 15%; reduced waste 10%; and lowered batch processing all within six months.

  Oversaw the purchase of materials, scheduling and production operations for milling, lathe and sheet metal.

  Communicated effectively with external production suppliers to achieve performance objectives.

  Secured AS 9100 Rev C, ISO 9001:2008; CAS 9100 Rev C, ISO 9001:2008; and FAA No. 145 Repair Station No. 5TSR730B registrations.

Tribal Solutions, Inc. (continued from page 1) Apr. 2011-Nov. 2012

Engineering Director (Apr. 2011-July 2011)

  Reporting to Operations Director, revamped the entire Engineering Department.

  Set up and implemented an aircraft engine shipping container production pilot-line, including hiring and retaining AutoCAD designers.

  Oversaw all aspects of assembly, engineering, CAD drafting and configuration management.

  Minimized waste and improved on-time delivery by leveraging Six Sigma methodology.

Owner/Independent Nov. 1994-Mar. 2011

Portfolio Manager

  Led a personal bond and equity portfolio for a large number of customers.

Rockwell International, Inc. Jan. 1985-Oct. 1994

Program Planning & Control Analyst (Sept. 1993-Oct. 1994)

  Supported a $30 million Air Force One (MCS) Communications Upgrade Program, including monitoring the budget and associated costs.

Corporate Internal Auditor (Jan. 1990-Aug. 1993)

  Led financial and operational audits for various business units, including DOD, commercial electronics, semiconductor and automotive.

Electronics Packaging Engineer (Jan 1985-Dec. 1989)

  Supported manufacturing with pilot line and production builds and performed thermal and shock analysis.

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance/Operations Research, University of Xxxxxx, Dallas

Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University

ISO 9001 2008 Certified, American Society for Quality (ASQ)

Member, Society of Mechanical Engineering (SME)

Completed Corporate Managing Training Program, Rockwell International, Inc.

Dear Hiring Manager:

With this letter, I wish to express my strong interest in joining your organization as a (INSERT JOB TITLE HERE).

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I am a manufacturing, engineering and program management leader with a proven track record of achievement. My experience includes applying lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodology to improve processes. I have a strong background planning and leading manufacturing and engineering operations, as well as excellent listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills to build and lead a team of personnel and communicate effectively with customers as well as upper management. Among my unique qualifications and achievements:

  Led and trained a team of 45 manufacturing personnel on policies and procedures for this metal fabricator with customers such as L-3, Halliburton, Weber Aircraft and Zodiac Seats.

  Oversaw operations dispersed across two buildings with a total of approximately 400,000 square feet.

  Improved throughput by up 15%; reduced waste 10%; and lowered batch processing all within six months.

  Oversaw the purchase of materials, scheduling and production operations for milling, lathe and sheet metal.

  Communicated effectively with external production suppliers to achieve performance objectives.

  Secured AS 9100 Rev C, ISO 9001:2008; CAS 9100 Rev C, ISO 9001:2008; and FAA No. 145 Repair Station No. 5TSR730B registrations.

  Set up and implemented an aircraft engine shipping container production pilot-line, including hiring and retaining AutoCAD designers.

  Oversaw all aspects of assembly, engineering, CAD drafting and configuration management.

  Minimized waste and improved on-time delivery by leveraging Six Sigma methodology.

I hold a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance/Operations Research from the University of Xxxxxx, Dallas. I also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University and am ISO 9001 2008 Certified with the American Society for Quality (ASQ).

As your leader, you will find me to be a team player committed to exceeding your performance expectations. I have no doubt that I would be a valuable asset to your operations, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

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