Avelito A. Hernal

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SUMMARY

A hard working and dedicated operations professional with a proven record of accomplishment in industrial management and engineering, project management, construction and development management, scheduling, planning and continuous improvements. Comprehensive training and applications of program management, Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing, quality assurance, and cycle time improvement principles. Led teams to deliver optimal solutions to complex issues, ensuring the lasting success of an enterprise and enhancing corporate profitability by leveraging extensive industry knowledge and maximizing company resources.

DIVERSITY OF EXPERIENCE

Aerospace Industry: Managed V-22 Osprey composite segments assembly for Boeing, F-135 Engine carbon fiber duct for Pratt & Whitney, C-5 Galaxy component assembly for Lockheed, C-17 Globe Master Nacelle and EBU assembly for Boeing. MRP planning thru SAP system and Business Intelligence reporting system. Led Six Sigma Greenbelt project to reduce Perishable Tools for C-17; led safety, process and productivity improvement projects for V-22 program.

Semiconductor Industry: Established Real Time Delivery business run rules for high tech, high volume, fully automated clean room operations. US Patent 7043319 for developing system and method for visualizing the use of resources in a process system. Various safety, ergonomics, process and productivity improvement projects resulting to profitable improvements. Led team to establish Career Path for Direct Labor and implemented 75% of recommendation.

Construction and Development Project Management: Oversaw development/construction of Clearwater Bay Marina in Hong Kong; worked directly under the Board of Directors of the joint venture. Managed Jordan Cement Factory Expansion project in Kingdom of Jordan, saving project from bankruptcy, generating 14% of contract amount, completing project from 45 days delay to five days ahead of schedule; eliminated millions of dollars in contract penalties. Worked and traveled in most parts of Asia and the Middle East managing various construction projects.

MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE

TRIUMPH AEROSPACE -VOUGHT AIRCRAFT DIVISION Dallas, TX

Assembly Supervisor - Manufacturing Team Leader 10/2008 – 09/2013

Current Team Leader for V-22 Osprey and F-135 Engine Duct assembly programs. Coordinate daily activities for mechanics, engineers, quality inspectors and production control in a union environment. Interacting directly with DCMA, customers, vendors and company executives on critical program issues. Provide direction to Industrial Engineering on program planning, improvement activities and other critical projects. Managed C-17 Globe Master assembly mechanics for the Propulsion group, C-5 Galaxy component assembly and occasionally fill in for Global Hawk HALE UAV program for Northrop Grumman. Organized and led the Six Sigma Green Belt Mechanics Team to develop solutions to improve perishable tools performance. Worked with Six Sigma Black Belt for C-17 Inventory Reduction project.

TEXAS INSTRUMENTS Dallas, Texas

Manufacturing Supervisor 01/2006 - 08/2008

Managed 13 manufacturing specialists in Thinfilms module for DMOS6 12" high tech, high volume, fully automated Class 1 wafer facility. Developed daily plans and coordinated priorities with manufacturing, equipment engineering and process engineering to achieve goals. Oversaw shift 5S initiatives. Created cross-training to expand manufacturing specialist area coverage, decreasing number of manufacturing specialists and maintaining 85% operating staffing. Worked closely with Thinfilms superintendent to develop most effective Real Time Delivery and business rules resulting to improved Automated Delivery system utilization from 48 percent to 85 percent. Contributed to successful task balancing resulting to reduced headcount from 16 to 13 and improved productivity per DL hours worked by 40%.

SIEMENS ENERGY AND AUTOMATION Grand Prairie, Texas

Manufacturing Supervisor, Manager 2005-2006

Managed 50 direct laborers for metal fabrication shop in a union environment. Planned and coordinated daily activities of CNC machine, press break, die press machines, and powder coat paint system. Coordinated requirements of assembly and wiring groups. Started 5S initiatives for fabrication area; identified and removed obsolete parts. Improved system and rearranged parts for kitting group resulting to 25% productivity gain. Worked closely with maintenance group to remove broken middle gantry and modified two gantries to eliminate manual loading of 12 inch copper bars for fabrication. Collaborated with maintenance group in identifying issues, justifying, and scheduling repair works to paint booth, reducing rework by 60%. Saved company $100,000 annually by identifying and stopping regular delivery of raw materials for obsolete parts.

NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION Arlington, Texas

Manufacturing Area Manager 2000-2005

Manufacturing Supervisor 1995-2000

Fab Operator 1994-1995

Identified strategies and tactical direction for the department, directing, designing, implementing, and communicating organizational matrices to measure success. Coordinated policies, practices and pass for ISO 9001 and 14001 certification. Supported implementation of TPM, Kaizen, six sigma, and lean manufacturing practices. Taught lean theories to managers, supervisors, and team members. Acted as ergonomics champion for the manufacturing group. Directed yield enhancement group. Implemented process improvements, reducing staffing requirements by 50%, increased daily productivity rate by 100%, and improved corporate revenues. Managed $15,000,000 annual group budget with average annual savings of 15%. Instituted lean manufacturing events, reducing non-value added tasks and redesigning work processes/workstations to improve productivity, safety, and ergonomics. Achieved 200% reduction in scrap, misprocess, and rework rates, improving customer satisfaction/profitability.

Worked closely with facilities, improving fabrication, enhancing environment, and eliminating contamination. Directed SMS wet deck ergonomics improvement team to analyze and solve issues as well as design new system, eliminating ergonomics issues. Led new hire orientation improvement, resulting in value-added training to eliminate in-fab retraining.

CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE

Seaworks, Inc., Alameda, California, Work Leader, 1993. Worked on Bear Creek Retaining Wall Project for the California Department of Transportation.

FSC INVESTMENT HOLDINGS Limited, Hong Kong, Project Development Manager, 1988-1992. Acted as company technical expert. Advised company on feasibility of project involvements. Managed the development of CWBGCC Marina Project. Contributed to sales and marketing, conducting press briefings on progress. Established marina management team. Performed feasibility study for Sha Lo Tong Golf Course Project and contributed to Sukhotai Oil Exploration Project in Thailand.

ASIAN CONSTRUCTION and DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, Philippines, Project Site Manager, 1985-1988.

Analyzed situation of troubled projects and developed solution ensuring completeness and profitability. Oversaw Cement Factory Phase II Expansion project in Jordan, and Philippines Trade Training Convention Center project. Directed Philippine Trade Training Center project, completing project from 35 day delay to 30 days ahead of schedule. Generated 20% profit to company.

Project Engineer, 1982-1985. Led design/contracting of commercial project for Republic of Palau. Oversaw projects, including ethyl, oxide, and glycol facilities for petrochemical project for Sharq Petrochemical, K.S.A. Managed 500 KV EHV power transmission project, completion of DMMSU Agro Forestry Research Facility, Institute of Pure and Applied Chemistry Research Facility, and Social Science Center projects.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS, Irving, Texas

M.B.A., Industrial Management, Industrial Engineering, 1998

UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS, Manila, Philippines

B.S., Civil Engineering, Structural Design, Project Management, 1982

Professional Civil Engineer, Philippines, 1982

CERTIFICATION

TRIUMPH AEROSPACE – VOUGHT AIRCRAFT DIVISION

Six Sigma, Certified Green Belt, 2009

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