Gary R. Washington
Kerrville, Texas 78028
ab08p0@r.postjobfree.com
Objective: Manage people, processes, facilities, maintenance, and vehicles.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Alamo Regional Transit-ART-AACOG Kerrville, Texas
Transportation Manager 8/2008-1/2013
Coordinate the activities of the Driver Supervisor, 20 drivers, and Vehicle Maintenance service providers in Kerr, Kendall, Gillespie and Bandera Counties. Ensure a SAFETY centered culture is always present. Maintain the Security and Appearance of the Kerrville Intermodal Transportation Facility.
Reduced accidents and incidents 80% through continuous SAFETY training
Project Manager for multiple construction projects
Renegotiated contracts with vendors to improve service and costs
Implemented LEAN concepts to eliminate waste
Team Leader on Successful Grant Applications
Partnered with Day Care Centers and Schools for improved profit
Program Manager of ART’s new Charter Business
Planned, Organized and Executed multiple successful single day events to improve ART’s ridership numbers at NO COST to ART
Presenter to Commissioners Court, City Council, and Stakeholder meetings
Coached and Counseled personnel on performance and SAFETY
Mooney Airplane Company Kerrville, Texas
Manager-Assembly 9/2007-4/2008
Managed a workgroup of 61 hourly and salary employees in fuselage, wing assembly and subassembly areas with a $3,000,000 dollar budget. Applied independent, specialized, technical expertise to support a wide range of business objectives, activities include but are not limited to the development, integration, implementation of LEAN Manufacturing, and execution of multifamily business processes and programs.
Implemented employee cross-training to improve product flow
Organized Kaizen class to standardize processes and eliminate waste
Implemented an On-Boarding program for new employees
Spirit Aerosystems Wichita, Kansas
Assembly Manager 6/2005-3/2007
Managed a diverse group of 28 hourly employees in pre-integration assembly. Worked cross functionally with company organizations, customers, suppliers and employees to carry out responsibilities requiring integration of disciplines from more than one job family within the manufacturing occupation. Applied independent, specialized, technical expertise to support a wide range of business objectives, activities include, but are not limited to the development, integration, implementation of LEAN Manufacturing, or execution of multifamily business processes and programs.
Coordinated activities of operations department to obtain optimum use of equipment, facilities and personnel.
Communicated work related requirements to quality assurance and transportation.
Successfully coordinated a United Way Good Neighbors Day team of volunteers for the Hope Street Youth Project for the Stakeholders in our community.
Boeing Wichita, Kansas
Temporary Manager/Polisher 3/1987-6/2005
Directed activities of a machine fabrication department as a temporary manager. Lead polisher on AIR FORCE 1 program.
Conferred with management personnel in formulating administrative and operational policies and procedures.
Maintained coordinated and monitored an online training program for the Structural Bond Organization
Coordinated on Quality training with shop personnel and area management.
EDUCATION
Friends University Wichita, Kansas
Masters of Science in Management 2005
Friends University Wichita, Kansas
Bachelor of Science in 2002
Organizational Management and Leadership
National Safety Council Wichita, Kansas
Advanced Safety Certificate 2001
Certified Community Transportation Manager
Indianapolis, Indiana
2010