Steven Shannon

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An accomplished and experienced Operations Management Professional that offers in-depth knowledge of: Operational Finance and Economics, Production Operations, EH&S, Leading Lean initiatives, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, new Business Generation, After Sales Customer Service/ Support, On-Time Delivery, Multi-Site Operation Oversight, Field Product Support, Product Quality, within the Manufacturing industries from Aerospace to Electronics to Light Rail Vehicles to Heavy Construction Equipment.

Accomplishments

*Established and implemented a fully integrated ERP system, reducing defects by 50% and schedule

slippages, due to rework, by 75% in the first quarter of implementation.

*Created and implemented Customer/Product Technical Service processes for industries from

electronics, aircraft engines, mechanical devices and chemicals.

*An MBA and a Certified University Instructor in all facets of Business Operations

*Established and led a Lean Manufacturing Team in reducing fabrication/assembly costs by 40% in

one year

*Developed and executed a marketing strategy to increase quarterly sales revenue, by launching a new product line including a new customer service process and department, from $25M to $37M.

Career Profile

United Technologies Aerospace Systems

Manager, Quality Compliance 2014 - present

This position is responsible for developing, establishing and managing all UTC-Interiors Site’s Business Management Operating Systems. Provide leadership and guidance to the Site General Managers and QAM’s in assuring the current systems are continually in compliance with the requirements set forth in AS9100, AS9102, ISO 9001, and Nadcap, in addition to providing objective evidence that all established systems meet the regulatory requirements of the FAA and DOD. Responsible for the management of all aspects of 2nd and 3rd party audit activities at all Interiors locations.

AgJunction

Director of Quality Assurance & Configuration Management 2013 – present

AgJunction, an ISO Certified, internationally based company, which designs and manufactures innovative, cost-effective products for positioning, guidance, and machine control applications in agriculture. Oversaw all aspects of the company’s quality/configuration management programs (ISO 10007) including the development and implementation of a total quality management process that includes the establishment of controls to assure quality of all products during design, fabrication, test and aftermarket sales and service. Initiated Warranty tracking methodologies to determine causes and reduce those causes.

Galaxy Tool

Sr. Program Manager 2012 – 2013

Responsible for the overseeing and directing all aspects in the fabrication of new production contracts for this nationally recognized, precision tool and die manufacturer. Reviews program technical and contractual requirements and provides the internal departments with those requirements, along with, assisting as required, in achieving those requirements. Evaluates and authorizes the most economical and reliable methods and processes for the part/assembly production.

Weckworth Manufacturing Incorporated

Director of Quality Assurance 2011 – 2012

Directed and managed all Assurance activities for this multi-million dollar heavy textile manufacturer of items for such customers as the Army to Boeing to British Aerospace to the US Forrest Service. Responsible for establishing and implementing process assurance systems to control the design, fabrication, test and procurement of goods and services.

CNH Wichita

Quality Assurance General Supervisor 2007 - 2011

Manage the day to day product assurance activities of the Skid Steer Loader (SSL) assembly lines, from establishing and implementing short and long term in process assurance planning including the establishment and implementation of in process inspection/audits, implementation of SPC, functional testing, dealer/end user service support, operations Lean Leader, WCM department leader, ISO/AS administrator and delegated QMS representative. Had full responsibility of departmental budget

Steven Shannon

1914 North Wood Drive Wichita KS 67212 acqjbh@r.postjobfree.com 316-***-****

ASC Corporation

Quality Manager 2005 - 2007

Was the first Quality Manager for this international manufacturer of HVAC devices. Established and implemented a Quality Management System (QMS) that was certified to ISO 9001-2000. Hired and developed a staff of Quality Engineers & Assurance Specialists.

Acu-Trol Corporation

General Manager/COO 2002 - 2005

As the General Manager/COO, for this emerging company, that designed, produced, and sold through an international distributor network a programmable electro-mechanical chemical controller. Established and implemented short and long term strategic planning, managed day to day the organizational effectiveness, improved the operational systems to improve growth, profitability, and to increase market presence. Improved, directed and managed all aspects of the corporation’s financial process. Reported to the Board of Directors and President/CEO. Was responsible for corporate P/L.

Siemens Transportation Systems

Quality Manager 2001-2002

Managed a broad range of quality-related areas, within an ISO 2000 certified QMS, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Environment, from quality planning to in process assurance to functional testing to final acceptance, with an emphasis on program and business management.

SAS Consulting, Inc.

Principal 1997-2001

As an established operations management consultant, I was requested to provide management leadership and problem solving measures to all levels of management to small, medium and large companies from start up to product development to on-going Production to the establishment of Customer Service/Support processes and departments to acquisitions/mergers and sales of the organization. Was given full authority to “rebuild” organizations to attain established goals and objectives which in turn gave me full P/L authority. Established and implemented short and long term strategic planning, managed day to day the organizational effectiveness, improved the operational systems to improve growth, profitability, and to increase market presence. Improved, directed and managed all aspects of the corporation’s financial process. Reported to the Board of Directors and President/CEO. Was responsible for corporate P/L.

Homes of America

Chief Operating Officer 1995-1997

As the Chief Operating Officer, for a regionally based corporation that designed/built/sold modular homes and provided after sales support, I managed all manufacturing operations critical to the day to day operations, growth, profitability, plus increase market presence of this multi-state, multimillion-dollar consumer Product Corporation. Established and implemented short and long term strategic planning. Improved, directed and managed all aspects of the corporation’s financial process. Reporting to the Board of Directors and the CEO/President I had full P/L.

AlliedSignal Engines 1984-1995

Director of Product Assurance

Provided assurance management throughout the design, R&D, functional test, production, supplier Quality, customer support (MRO), for numerous state-of-the-art, highly reliable turbine engine propulsion and auxiliary power systems.

I was also the manager for all manufacturing and quality activities, for all research & development programs, from conception, through development manufacturing, assembly, and test, through the transition phrase into full scale production. Full departmental budget responsibility

Education

Master of Business Administration University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science, Management Science Park College

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