Manager Management
Resume:
REED D. MORREN
Starkville, MS 39759
Cell: 662-***-****
OBJECTIVE:
To increase and utilize my executive management capabilities and company
contributions by moving into a position that will provide opportunities to
expand my experience and continue to meet the challenges of an accelerated
career.
EDUCATION:
B.S. in Business Administration, University of Southern Mississippi, 1986-
Accounting
Masters in Business Administration (MBA), University of Tennessee, 2004
SUMMARY:
Proven results oriented leader and manager with over twenty seven years of
progressive professional and management experience in Site General
Management, Manufacturing Operations, Finance, Accounting, Business
Planning, Information Technology, Facilities Services, Supply Chain
Management and Program Management within the aircraft manufacturing and
electronics industries. Strong ability to create a business culture, which
builds teamwork, cross-functional experience, high morale, and increased
employee involvement resulting in continuous improvement and meeting or
exceeding profit-oriented plans. Ability to lead strategically and
tactically with extensive knowledge of Lean Manufacturing
theories/practices and successful implementation in a large-scale
environment.
EXPERIENCE:
April 2012 to August 2013 Aurora Flight Sciences, Columbus, MS
General Manager (April 2012 to Present)
Manage entire facility, including, cost, quality, schedule, community and
government relations, and business ethics. Ensure optimal synchronicity of
all plant operations, successful implementation of tactical plans and
fiscal control of $40 million annual sales.
Oversaw building / installation of new $16M composite manufacturing
facility and equipment to support new commercial customer. Equipment
included Automated Fiber Placement, 16' X 40' Autoclave, Ultra Sonic NDI,
NC Router and Gerber Ply Cutter.
Manage all departments, which include 72 managerial, professional and
operational employees.
Implemented site 'all employee' bonus plan based on performance of quality,
delivery and cost with quarterly payouts of up to $450 per employee. In
addition, implemented first ever employee engagement / satisfaction survey
for site that was utilized across the enterprise.
1997 to April 2012 The Boeing Company, Macon, GA
Site Leader (March 2006 to April 2012)
Manage entire facility, including community and government relations,
morale, cost, quality, schedule, and business ethics. Ensure optimal
synchronicity of all plant operations, successful implementation of
tactical plans and fiscal control of $320 million annual sales.
Manage all departments, which include 500+ managerial, professional and
operational employees.
Boeing Employee Survey scores in Premier Company range and considered a
benchmark for the enterprise for employee involvement.
Return budget annually due to exceptional plant performance.
Site scored highest Lean Manufacturing Assessment score among all 15 sites
within Boeing Defense, Space & Security for the last five years.
Operation was re-certified for ISO9001 & AS9100 during 2006 and obtained
ISO14001 certification during 2009.
Site Awarded the 2010 Georgia Manufacturer of the Year Award in April 2010
by Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue.
Director, Integrated Product Team's / Program Management (October 2005 to
March 2006)
Manage 350+ managerial, professional and operational employees with
responsibility to provide business and technical leadership and guidance
for all Programs at the Boeing Macon Site to include C-17, Apache, Chinook,
and Aerospace Support.
Major responsibilities include strategic planning, customer rapport,
teaming, managing of all functional personnel, and posturing programs for
follow on work.
Ensure products meet customer quality, cost, schedule and performance
requirements for all Macon Programs.
Director, Interorganizational Work Authorization (IWA) (February 2005 to
October 2005)
Managed 80 managerial, professional and operational employees with
responsibility to provide business and technical leadership and guidance
for all IWA Programs at the Boeing Macon Site to include Apache, Chinook,
and Aerospace Support.
Major responsibilities include strategic planning, customer rapport,
teaming, managing of all functional personnel, and posturing programs for
follow on work.
Ensured products meet customer quality, cost, schedule and performance
requirements for all IWA Programs.
Senior Manager, Operations Support (July 2001 - February 2005)
Managed 45 managerial, professional, and skilled employees responsible for
Business Planning, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology,
Change Management, and Facilities and Plant Services.
Successfully mentored and coached financial planning process and execution
that resulted in a favorable 2003 Indirect and Direct Budget return of
$10.4M to the C-17 Program.
Acting Program Manager for Apache Program (Feb 04 to Feb 05) Responsible
for customer interface and overall program coordination.
Established and assessed systems, policies, and procedures to promote
continuous improvement, empowerment, and ensure that organizations goals
are met.
Senior Manager, Material Mgmt and Production Control (Jan. 2001 to July
2001) (Executive Development Rotation)
Managed 100+ managerial, professional, and skilled employees responsible
for Material Requirements, Inventory Management, Production Control,
Traffic and Quick Response Fabrication.
Senior Manager, Production (1999 to 2001) (Executive Development Rotation)
Managed 200+ managerial, professional and operational employees with
responsibility for production.
Ensured the manufacture and timely delivery of completed end items by
overseeing all components of production.
Interfaced with all agencies to include Engineering, Quality, Supplier
Management, and Customers to meet product requirements and obtain customer
acceptance.
Implemented Lean Manufacturing practices.
The Boeing Company, Senior Manager Business Operations (1997 to 1999)
Implemented gain sharing program which resulted in a first year pay out in
excess of $1,400 per employee.
Served concurrently as Team Macon Ethics Advisor November 1997 to July
1999.
1997 McDonnell Douglas Aerospace Merges with The Boeing Company
1993 to 1997 McDonnell Douglas Aerospace, Macon, GA, Manager, Business
Planning & Management
1989 to 1993 McDonnell Douglas Aerospace, Macon, GA, Senior Budget Analyst
1986 to 1989 Hughes Aircraft Company, LaGrange, GA, Financial Analyst /
Cost Accountant
REFERENCES: Available upon request
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