Greg Valcoure

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Wichita, Ks. **205

316-***-**** (cell)

Objective:

To further utilize, as well as expand, my skills and knowledge of aircraft production & to help an organization achieve its goals through lean transformation and quality improvement.

Summary of Qualifications:

Executive Leadership

RCCA

Experienced Executive

Six Sigma Champion

Financial Processes

Inventory Control

International Experience

Customer Interface

Public Speaking

SAP & Vantage MRP

Quality System

Change agent

Lean Certification

Profit and Loss

Human Resources

Professional Experience

Director of Quality 2012-Present

Apex Engineering International, Wichita Kansas

Leading a transformation of job shop culture to full production programs

Oversight of Nadcap accreditation for Welding, Pen. Insp, Chem-Film & Paint, Chem-Mill & Composites

Leader supporting AS9100C accreditation

Oversight of FAA Repair Station

Support a Multiple customer and OEM environment

Familiar with Sheet Metal Assembly, Fabrication, Machine Shop, Composites and Processing

President 2011-Present

Central Plains Maintenance, Wichita Kansas

Responsible for Profit and Loss

Perform all HR functions

Payroll, Accounts Payable and Receivable.

Resource planning & scheduling

Responsible for year over year growth

Certification Quality Manager of L-85 2011-2012

Bombardier Learjet

Wichita Kansas

Responsible managing FAA Conformities in Mexico, Northern Ireland, Canada as well as U.S. Suppliers

Practical experience hands on MBD understanding

Trainer of Conformity requirements

FAA MIDO interface

Director of Operations 2007-2011

Raytheon Aircraft Company/Hawker Beechcraft

Wichita Kansas

Reduced cycle time and hours by 10% of a 15 yr. old legacy line

Improved quality by 25% while increasing output by 33%

Established 6S system throughout operation.

Established training program for sheet metal operators

Prepared 6 High Potential employees for next promotional assignment

Honorary Commander @ McConnell Air Force Base

Leader of large Commercial and Military Programs

Directory of Quality 2005-2007

Raytheon Aircraft Company/Hawker Beechcraft

Wichita Kansas

Cross-functional leader of Quality Managers, Quality Engineers, Team Leaders

Executive responsible for adherence to type design, reporting of non-conformances, trend analysis & internal and external root cause/corrective action activity

Company representative for AS9100, FAA ACSEP, FAR requirements

Familiarity with SPC, Kaizen & Six Sigma techniques

Senior Manager of Quality Assurance 2002-2005

Gulfstream Aerospace

Mexicali, Mexico

Revamped existing MRB process improving throughput by 100 percent

Developed nonconformance metrics.

Manage all activity FAA / Quality Systems/Policy/Calibration

Developed a Closed Loop Corrective Action process cutting COPQ by 25% 2 years consecutively

Lean and Six Sigma Implementation Champion with oversight of black belt and green belt projects

Quality Manager 2000-2002

Gulfstream Aerospace

Bethany, Oklahoma

Redesigned process of retaining closed records and reduced costs by over 33%

Manage all Quality Engineering employees conducting surveys, calculating supplier ratings and offsite auditing

Lead Auditor managing a team of auditors responsible for internal and supplier audits

Management Representative for Union Negotiations

Supervisor of Quality Control 1995-2000

Boeing Wichita

Managed bargaining member inspectors for 737, 747 and 767 Programs

Business Management 1993-1995

Boeing Wichita

Organized, developed and tracked financial fiscal budgets/targets for optimum profit and loss

Forecasted Labor requirements for short term and long term

Developed and maintained financial records for corporate quarterly reporting

Quality Engineer 1991-1993

Boeing Wichita

Developed automated defect visibility

Developed Defect Codes for Commercial Division

Industrial Engineering 1986-1990

Boeing Wichita

Developed and applied work measurement standards for nearly all facets of manufacturing

Education References

Fort Hays State University Available Upon Request

B.S. Industrial Technology

Computer Skills & Training:

Possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Successfully completed hundreds of hours of industry related training relative to Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Process Control, Geometric –Tolerances, Blueprint, Certified Quality Engineering, Teaching and Training, Team Leader, Safety Investigations, management, EEO, and Diversity

Dale Carnegie Public Speaking

Extensive Lean Manufacturing with certificates

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