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Production Operations Lean Manufacturing Supply Chain Management

Quality Management Team-Building & Leadership Customer Service Excellence

         Bilingual (English & Spanish) professional offering 19+ years of experience in the aerospace industry, with specialization in operations, quality management, warehousing, and logistics.

         Proactively evaluate production and distribution practices and systems to uncover areas of weakness, and swiftly implement solutions and controls which streamline operations.

         Excel at building teams and strategically steering projects to maximize use of resources, boost productivity, and achieve aggressive performance goals and deadlines.

         Constantly foster and maintain a unified, safety-focused, and respectful workplace environment.

         Able to implement lean methodologies to expedite production and minimize waste; well-versed in 5S, Kanban, and Kaizen strategies.

         Significant talents in preparing reports for upper management to meticulously track progress and monitor achievement of goals and key performance indicators (KPIs).

         Adept at supervising and directing up to 65 employees; proven abilities in hiring, training, coaching, conflict resolution, and performance management.

         Skilled at contract negotiations, import/export compliance, reverse logistics, identifying cost reduction opportunities, and data analysis; proficient user of Excel and MRP software (Baan 4 and 5).

Ducommun Inc., Gardena, California, 1998 to 2017

Logistics / Warehousing Supervisor (2014 to 2017)

         Spearheaded warehouse department operations including receipt and processing of raw materials, inventory staging, personnel management, customer communication, and transport of finished goods.

         Directed, mentored, coached, and supervised 30+ staff members; consistently emphasized efficiency, quality control, and team cohesiveness.

         Managed logistics and transportation vendors including cost control and performance optimization.

         Effectively cooperated with internal and external auditors to achieve and maintain SOX/ASO compliance

         Leveraged excellent organizational skills to coordinate critical shipments to customers on a global scale.

         Orchestrated series of highly successful Kaizen events to capture considerable cost savings ($1M in 2006, $555K+ in 2007, $347K+ in 2008, $169.9K+ in 2009, and $96K+ in 2010).

         Persuasively negotiated with three suppliers to slash pricing by 32% with overall savings of $300K annually.

         Reliably ensured ITAR compliance and control through secured and coded correspondence and designated communication portals.

         Performed and coordinated data analysis, policy/procedure administration, and safety compliance.

         Optimized warehouse space utilization and material flow improvement activities.

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Professional Experience continued

Manager, Shipping & Receiving (2011 to 2014)

         Examined production schedule, estimated work hour requirements for completion of assignments, enforced OSHA compliance, and led 5S and Kaizen events to garner measurable process improvements and cost savings.

         Hired, trained, evaluated, mentored, and motivated staff, consistently emphasizing safety compliance, inventory accuracy, and product integrity.

         Played a pivotal role in driving quality processes and practices by applying corrective action to issues reported by customers.

         Reviewed Daily Dispatch List (DDL) to ensure accuracy, and guided seamless coordination of inventory from in-process to on-time-delivery, successfully meeting customers requirements.

         Supported quality control and assurance by methodically conducting visual verification of material items, closely monitoring inventory levels, and conducting internal audits of materials to verify count, condition, and location.

         Interfaced with customer, auditors, and company representatives during inventories, audits, and reconciliation processes.

         Resourcefully leveraged lean manufacturing techniques and tools to streamline production processes, fortify quality output, and curtail expenses.

Supervisor (2007 to 2011)

         Governed daily operations encompassing quality management, records maintenance, customer relationship management, staff leadership, team-building, and cross-training to optimize productivity and KPI attainment.

         Assigned work to staff members, defined daily production targets, communicated precise instructions to employees, and fostered a highly collaborative workplace climate to maximize retention levels.

         Promptly and diplomatically responded to employee complaints or concerns and partnered with HR to resolve as needed.

         Scrutinized, developed, and improved internal standards and methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation to assess and ensure rigorous conformance to corporate standards, customer specifications, and industry guidelines.

Promoted from initial roles as:

Shop Floor Coordinator (2007)

Production Coordinator (2001 to 2006)

Inspector (1998 to 2001)

Bachelor of Science, Business Management - minor in Information Systems

Phoenix University, Torrance, California

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Dear__________________:

I am currently exploring career opportunities in management and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As indicated in the accompanying resume, I bring to you an outstanding background in the complete spectrum of warehouse management, significant experience in conducting inventory audits and inspections, and considerable expertise in production planning, safety compliance, logistics coordination, and driving process improvements through lean techniques. My experience in overseeing quality operations within the aerospace industry will prove to be an immediate asset to your company. To complement these qualifications, I offer an excellent blend of skills in supplier relations and negotiations, report writing, lean production methods, and team-building which are vital in a management role.

As an influential addition to your staff, you will find that I am remarkably positioned to guide (INSERT NAME OF COMPANY) in not only attaining, but exceeding its goals. I am eager to discuss how my qualifications uniquely match your current and future needs, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

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