Brenda Halstead

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El Dorado, KS 67042

316-***-****

acsjeg@r.postjobfree.com

Qualifications

** ***** ********** ** ********* and Manufacturing

7+years Aerospace Quality Management

10+years Project Management

20 years Materials Management experience with extensive MRP knowledge

Knowledgeable in EASA, FAA, AS9100 & ISO9001 regulations

Six Sigma analyst & 5S certified

Experienced in multiple ERP systems: SAP, Syteline, Jobscope, JobBoss, CAS, Metaweb & MACPAC. Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Detail oriented with good problem solving & coordination skills

Responsible, pro-active team player & customer oriented with “can do” attitude

Excellent time management with the ability to prioritize & handle multiple activities

Work Experience

Quality Manager/Logistics Manager

11/08- present Ipeco Wichita, Ks

Quality Manager for aerospace seat manufacturer. Responsible for AS9100 compliant QMS, Quality procedures, Configuration Management and documentation for traceability. Focal for customer, regulatory and internal audits. Manage quality aspects of new design/ development seats through certification into production. Responsible for insuring product conforms to customer specifications as 1st Tier OEM supplier and manage all sub-tier suppliers. Coordinate MPS to insure on time delivery to customer and report engineering variations for design approval. Establish and monitor KPI’s. Present periodic Management Reviews of the Quality System to senior management and monthly Continuous Improvement Plan. Develop corrective action plans, perform RCCA, implement Preventative measures in support of improvements and to mitigate risks. Manage inspection and warehouse team.

Supply Chain Manager

3/08 –8/08 Speqtrum-Aero Dallas, Tx

Contract Buyer/Material Planner for new Aerospace assembly company. Delivered First Article 60 days ahead of schedule. Planned inventory levels in support of Master Schedule. Released assembly, sub assembly and shop orders to production floor in support of master schedule. Assigned and managed multiple suppliers for production and MRO supplies. Schedule Manufactured parts. Responsible for shipping, receiving and inventory control procedures. Managed new supplier setup and Quality surveys. Expedite purchased and fabricated parts. Coordinated outside processing finish required to complete parts. Reviews and manages engineering changes.

Scheduling & Logistics Manager

10/06-3/08 Kaman Aerospace. Wichita, Kansas

Planned inventory levels in support of Master Schedule. Chaired daily production schedule meeting. Coordinated planning, purchasing and BOM required in support of metal and composite assemblies. Manage multiple suppliers in support of production materials. Schedule Manufactured parts in work centers for customer delivery. Responsible for shipping, receiving and inventory control procedures. Managed new supplier setup and Quality surveys. Expedite purchased and fabricated parts. Coordinated outside processing finish required to complete parts.

Reviews and manages engineering changes.

Buyer/Planner

4/2006-10/2006 Perfekta Inc. Wichita, Kansas

Analyze MRP data, procure materials and insure inventory levels support Master Schedule. Schedule on- time delivery, source PO placement, manage exceptions and inventory lead times. Solicit bids from qualified potential sources and prepare Request for Quotations (RFQ) documentation. Manage supplier relationships while evaluating and monitoring their performance. Purchased Hardware and created PO to send details/assemblies for Outside Processing.

Owner/Manager

11/2004 - 11/2005 Mountain High Coffee Café. Breckenridge, Colorado

Coffee & Café shop owner. Managed ten employees. Managed inventory and multiple suppliers.

Program & Configuration Management

1/2001 - 10/2004 Bombardier Aerospace. Wichita, Kansas

Coordinated maintenance & attained required material & support equipment for aircraft modifications required in support of flight test certification and sustaining aircraft programs. Coordinated engineering release and managed release processes. Responsible for reviewing & interpreting policies, procedures & regulations. Documented results as a change agent for the standardization of practices, new processes and improved efficiencies. Provided training to multiple sites to ensure procedure standardization. Assigned & prioritized work activities to ensure production schedules were completed by set deadlines. Ensured accurate data entry of aircraft configuration database, managed engineering documentation & document retention per FAA/TC regulations. Managed multiple suppliers and work packages. Member of Company wide Configuration Management Board.

MRP Planner /Technical Coordinator

01/1996 – 01/2001 Bombardier Aerospace. Wichita, Kansas

Responsible for procurement of production materials for experimental, production and customer aircraft. Interpreted engineering and methods bill of material for aircraft assembly, service bulletins and development modifications. Planned, ordered & controlled inventory in support of production schedule and AOGs. Created purchase requisitions and purchase orders. Prepared repair & warranty orders. Responsible for multiple vendors & work share packages. Coordinated and prioritized part shortages with production and vendors. Managed multiple suppliers and work packages. Maintained reports & presented status of inventory & project budget for purchase inventory.

Inventory Control

5/1988 - 1/1996 Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas

Created purchase requisitions for patient care supplies, processed sales orders & maintained patient charge system. Updated inventory control databases & provided stock to nursing units. Audited inventory & received incoming stock in sterile environment & hospital units. Material Handler.

Education

1996 – “Focused on the Customer”

1996 – Franklin Quest Time Management

1996 – Blueprint Reading

1997 – Microsoft Access & Excel

2001 – Numerous Leadership Development & Teambuilding Seminars - Skillpath/Fred

Pryor

2002 – Certificate in Supervision - Wichita State University

2009 EASA Regulatory Training

2011 AS9100 C Internal Auditor Training

2012 EASA Regulatory Training

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