REED D. MORREN

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Starkville, MS 39759

Cell: 662-***-****

OBJECTIVE:

To increase and utilize my executive management capabilities and company

contributions by moving into a position that will provide opportunities to

expand my experience and continue to meet the challenges of an accelerated

career.

EDUCATION:

B.S. in Business Administration, University of Southern Mississippi, 1986-

Accounting

Masters in Business Administration (MBA), University of Tennessee, 2004

SUMMARY:

Proven results oriented leader and manager with over twenty seven years of

progressive professional and management experience in Site General

Management, Manufacturing Operations, Finance, Accounting, Business

Planning, Information Technology, Facilities Services, Supply Chain

Management and Program Management within the aircraft manufacturing and

electronics industries. Strong ability to create a business culture, which

builds teamwork, cross-functional experience, high morale, and increased

employee involvement resulting in continuous improvement and meeting or

exceeding profit-oriented plans. Ability to lead strategically and

tactically with extensive knowledge of Lean Manufacturing

theories/practices and successful implementation in a large-scale

environment.

EXPERIENCE:

April 2012 to August 2013 Aurora Flight Sciences, Columbus, MS

General Manager (April 2012 to Present)

Manage entire facility, including, cost, quality, schedule, community and

government relations, and business ethics. Ensure optimal synchronicity of

all plant operations, successful implementation of tactical plans and

fiscal control of $40 million annual sales.

Oversaw building / installation of new $16M composite manufacturing

facility and equipment to support new commercial customer. Equipment

included Automated Fiber Placement, 16' X 40' Autoclave, Ultra Sonic NDI,

NC Router and Gerber Ply Cutter.

Manage all departments, which include 72 managerial, professional and

operational employees.

Implemented site 'all employee' bonus plan based on performance of quality,

delivery and cost with quarterly payouts of up to $450 per employee. In

addition, implemented first ever employee engagement / satisfaction survey

for site that was utilized across the enterprise.

1997 to April 2012 The Boeing Company, Macon, GA

Site Leader (March 2006 to April 2012)

Manage entire facility, including community and government relations,

morale, cost, quality, schedule, and business ethics. Ensure optimal

synchronicity of all plant operations, successful implementation of

tactical plans and fiscal control of $320 million annual sales.

Manage all departments, which include 500+ managerial, professional and

operational employees.

Boeing Employee Survey scores in Premier Company range and considered a

benchmark for the enterprise for employee involvement.

Return budget annually due to exceptional plant performance.

Site scored highest Lean Manufacturing Assessment score among all 15 sites

within Boeing Defense, Space & Security for the last five years.

Operation was re-certified for ISO9001 & AS9100 during 2006 and obtained

ISO14001 certification during 2009.

Site Awarded the 2010 Georgia Manufacturer of the Year Award in April 2010

by Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue.

Director, Integrated Product Team's / Program Management (October 2005 to

March 2006)

Manage 350+ managerial, professional and operational employees with

responsibility to provide business and technical leadership and guidance

for all Programs at the Boeing Macon Site to include C-17, Apache, Chinook,

and Aerospace Support.

Major responsibilities include strategic planning, customer rapport,

teaming, managing of all functional personnel, and posturing programs for

follow on work.

Ensure products meet customer quality, cost, schedule and performance

requirements for all Macon Programs.

Director, Interorganizational Work Authorization (IWA) (February 2005 to

October 2005)

Managed 80 managerial, professional and operational employees with

responsibility to provide business and technical leadership and guidance

for all IWA Programs at the Boeing Macon Site to include Apache, Chinook,

and Aerospace Support.

Major responsibilities include strategic planning, customer rapport,

teaming, managing of all functional personnel, and posturing programs for

follow on work.

Ensured products meet customer quality, cost, schedule and performance

requirements for all IWA Programs.

Senior Manager, Operations Support (July 2001 - February 2005)

Managed 45 managerial, professional, and skilled employees responsible for

Business Planning, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology,

Change Management, and Facilities and Plant Services.

Successfully mentored and coached financial planning process and execution

that resulted in a favorable 2003 Indirect and Direct Budget return of

$10.4M to the C-17 Program.

Acting Program Manager for Apache Program (Feb 04 to Feb 05) Responsible

for customer interface and overall program coordination.

Established and assessed systems, policies, and procedures to promote

continuous improvement, empowerment, and ensure that organizations goals

are met.

Senior Manager, Material Mgmt and Production Control (Jan. 2001 to July

2001) (Executive Development Rotation)

Managed 100+ managerial, professional, and skilled employees responsible

for Material Requirements, Inventory Management, Production Control,

Traffic and Quick Response Fabrication.

Senior Manager, Production (1999 to 2001) (Executive Development Rotation)

Managed 200+ managerial, professional and operational employees with

responsibility for production.

Ensured the manufacture and timely delivery of completed end items by

overseeing all components of production.

Interfaced with all agencies to include Engineering, Quality, Supplier

Management, and Customers to meet product requirements and obtain customer

acceptance.

Implemented Lean Manufacturing practices.

The Boeing Company, Senior Manager Business Operations (1997 to 1999)

Implemented gain sharing program which resulted in a first year pay out in

excess of $1,400 per employee.

Served concurrently as Team Macon Ethics Advisor November 1997 to July

1999.

1997 McDonnell Douglas Aerospace Merges with The Boeing Company

1993 to 1997 McDonnell Douglas Aerospace, Macon, GA, Manager, Business

Planning & Management

1989 to 1993 McDonnell Douglas Aerospace, Macon, GA, Senior Budget Analyst

1986 to 1989 Hughes Aircraft Company, LaGrange, GA, Financial Analyst /

Cost Accountant

REFERENCES: Available upon request

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