Vic Gitano
714-***-**** E-Mail: actif7@r.postjobfree.com
Professional in Aerospace Operations Management Program Management
Highly skilled senior level professional in complex program/project management, operational management within the aerospace and various other multi-industry projects. Oversight of material planning and procurement through the build and shipment of product, problem resolution and corrective action such as production yield issues or system failures. Track-record of award winning leadership and recognized for strength in chairing IPT meetings with engineering, quality, supply chain, finance, production control, PMO, and Logistics. Solid communication, presentation ability, with exceptional skills in collaboration with all members of the organizational structure.
KEY BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
Financial Management
Project Management
Operational Management
Technical Management
R6 Sigma Specialist
Process Improvement
Repair and Production Management
Impact Scheduling
Executive Communications
Logistics, Shipping, Delivery
Supply Chain Experience
Material Management
Quality Assurance
International Customer Cost Account Manager
Risk Management
Critical Problem Resolution
Inventory Control
Earned Value Management
Customer Satisfaction
Proposal Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Thales Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity Irvine, CA 2014-July 2015
Services Program Manager (SPM) Turn Key Maintenance (TKM)
Sky Regional-$1.1M annually
American Airlines-$8.4M annually
Air Canada Airlines-$14.6M annually
• Serves as POC for cradle to grave role in servicing assigned accounts to maximize Customer needs.
• Agent for Customer Support Services in Spares, Training, TopCare, Field Engineering/Technical Support and Ground Support Equipment
• Participates in bids/proposals and creates monthly invoicing package for assigned service programs.
• Responsible for P & L
Product Line Manager L3 Communications Anaheim, CA 2008 - 2013
Situational Awareness (Displays)
Financial management of assigned projects, developed production schedules including material lead times and manufacturing make spans. Cost Account Manager (CAM) for various projects/programs
Participated in developing BOEs, VARs, ETCs, EACs and EVMS
Professional Experience Continued:
Prepared and presented program status and risks to senior leadership, internal, and external customers
Assisted in cost reduction initiatives including the leveraging of material requirements among various programs and facilitated proposals
Conducted and chaired IPT meetings with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Production Control, PMO and Logistics
Tested and shipped CCA (Circuit Cards) cards to Customers. Familiar with and worked on PRO/MRO process as well as a back up to Customer Support Manager when absent
Raytheon Technical Services (RTSC) Raytheon Inc. Space and Airborne Systems El Segundo, CA 2008
Material Program Manager (MPM) Mgs Stryker
Developed material strategies on complex programs, preparing and executing Material Program Plan (MPP) identifying and mitigating programs risks pertaining to material requirement
Attained program material budget objectives by designing strategies that will achieve directives, managing program purchase requirements to the MRP lead time schedule, resolving Supply Chain issues for the program and resolving program material cost issues
Raytheon Inc. Space and Airborne Systems El Segundo, CA 2004 - 2008
Material Program Manager (MPM) Atflir Program (Ror/Support – Ste/Otph)
Direct liaison and point of contact to the program managers of Repair of Repairable (ROR) and Special Test Equipment/Operational Test Program Hardware (STE/OPTH) for all functions and services provided within the MPM Organization. Maintained material visibility and shortage analysis, and took appropriate actions to minimize impact to the program. Managed all technical problem summaries impacting procurement closure
Provided input and supported internal customer Request for Quotes (RFQ) Proposal Response, proposal preparation for new prospective business, providing pricing and material support for spares and field support managers. Performed “FEOTB” (Front End of the Business) process. Maintained and monitored progress to the Material Program Plan (MPP)
Honeywell International Inc. Torrance, CA 2000 - 2003
Segment Production Manager Boeing Commercial Programs
Executed plan and oversaw all shipment goals for both Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Aftermarket. Customer base generated in excess of $142M in annual sales
Directly responsible for all internal and external customer satisfaction and financial goals. Coordinated, monitored, assisted, and communicated to all departments to ensure customer values. Additionally responsible for Aftermarket products for the Airbus and Regional Business Group. ($6M in annual sales)
Trained Program Managers in understanding MRP System (MACPAC), policy and procedure, compliance, contractual and master scheduling and manufacturing processes.
Achieved and exceeded monthly OEM requirements by $500K each month for 6 consecutive months.
Achieved 94% on time delivery for 6 consecutive months
Honeywell International Inc., Torrance, Ca 1998 - 2000
Program Manager Military Programs
Facilitated all aspects of program execution for customer based/market segmented production program(s) including: serving as a focal point to one or more programs whose products are in the sustaining phase of Program/Contract performance including cost, schedule, and quality performance; ensure implementation and achievement of program financial goals; drive customer satisfaction and growth opportunities; responsible for accurate demand management;
Accomplished 100% on time delivery for Trident Program and increased revenue by $200K (Lockheed)
Special recognition award for GAP closure on F-2 Program by an increase revenue of $2M+ (Mitsubishi)
Achieved additional F-16 revenue for CY-2000 by $150K (Lockheed)
Honeywell International Inc., Torrance, CA 1993 - 1998
Production Program Planner Commercial and Military
Facilitated planning and program coordination of packs and ECS components throughout the manufacturing cell to ensure compliance with customer commitments and internal demands.
Supported Integrated Product Teams with producing quality products on cost and schedule. Maintained program delivery requirements, item master data, and bill of materials (BOM). Created, maintained and released work orders to stores and assembly area. Provided status and fill back orders as well as scrap materials and re-issue to work orders. Closed work orders and support material audits and maintained performance metrics.
• Trained Research and Development Planners in MRP System
• Achieved eighteen months on time delivery to Boeing on 737 Platform
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Economics California State University Long Beach
PROFESSIONAL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
L-3 Communications Interstate Electronics Anaheim, CA
Product Line Manager (PLM) Situational Awareness (Displays)
Video Scout-$7.5M was accomplished by early delivery of units 4th qtr of 2012 originally due for 1st qtr. of 2013
Video Scout Proposal, contributed as part of the winning proposal bid of $85 million dollars from the USMC IDIQ; published in Wall Street Journal 10/25/2012
Successfully directed and led team in coordination and execution of accelerated production and delivery three times the normal production rate for three consecutive months per Customer request (EMD)
Achieved a successful transition of multimillion Board product to a sister division
Video Scout: $20M accomplished and met or exceeded monthly revenue 5 consecutive months
JSTARS (Platinum Award): $2.1 Million accomplished delivery 4 months ahead of schedule and under budget
MGS STRYKER: $7.1M accomplished early delivery and under budget on 3 different projects
EMD: ELECTRO MOTIVE DIESEL, $40M achieved 100% on time delivery for 11 consecutive months 2012 - 2013
Raytheon Inc. Space and Airborne Systems El Segundo, CA
Material Program Manager (MPM) Atflir Program (Ror/Support – Ste/Otph)
Team Achievement Award for ATFLIR Government Property Inventory 2007
Team Excellence Award and compensation from ROR Program Manager 2007
Achieved and exceeded monthly requirements 4 consecutive months 2006
Team Excellence Award from ROR Program Manager 2006
Team Excellence Award from Production Control Senior Manager 2006
Accomplished an increase of FLEET POD availability of 68% average of 80% for the balance of 2005
Team Excellence Award from Field Support Manager 2005
Team Excellence Award from Spares Project Manager 2005
Two Team Excellence Award and Compensation from ROR Program Manager 2005
Trained/Counseled Texas ROR Support Team 2005 - 2008
CERTIFICATIONS
L3 Communications Certificates
Truth in Negotiations Act
Workplace Violence Training
Drug free Workplace
Material Costs
Sexual harassment
Records Management
Product Substitution
Procurement Integrity
Procurement
Labor Charging
Information Security
Government Property
Code of Ethics and Business
Ethical Decision Making
Export Control (ITAR)
Doing Business with the Federal Government
Raytheon Certificates
R6 Sigma Specialist IT Security Awareness Material Program Manager Phase I Clean room Supply Chain Risk Assessment
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Thales-Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity
Service with Impact Risk and Opportunity EHS & S Business Ethics Protecting Intellectual Property
L3 Communications
Copyright Compliance Retaliation Project Planning for CAM Project Tracking for CAM Changes & Estimates
Raytheon Training
Ethics Six Sigma Specialist APEX SAP (Total Integrated Program Overview) APEX SAP (Project System Reporting) Material Program Manager Import/Export Advance Targeting FLIR Overview
SAS Program Management (Best Practice Performance Review/ Roles and Responsibilities)
WEBPLAN Training ATFLIR FOD Safety Awareness
Honeywell Training
Sales/Negotiations Atlas/Seibel Greenbelt – Six Sigma Plus MRP II CSCSC Total Quality Management
TECHNOLOGY
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access)
Mainframe: MACPAC, DELTEK-COSTPOINT, SAP (COGNOS)