Manager Management

James W. Ozaki

San Jose, CA ***** 408-***-**** *****.*****@*****.***

Summary

Highly disciplined, motivated and organized, results oriented professional

with extensive experience in managing stressful operations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Material Operations Supervisor

BAE Systems, Santa Clara, CA 2008- 2010

Responsibilities:

. Manage 15 + direct employees and 50 non-direct employees (Bargaining

Unit and non exempt personnel) in a Production, R and D, and

Distribution environment.

. Management of Shipping, Receiving and Armory.

. Inventory Audit Management using Oracle 11i.

. ISO Requirements.

Accomplishments

. Cleaned up Plant floor of inventory not under control.

. Re-Warehoused offsite Location.

. Reduced Missing inventory issues by 75 percent.

. Recovered 3 million plus dollars of Government Property.

. Completed Inventory Cycle Count of 250 thousand parts with multiple

quantities.

. Increased work productivity by implementing Daily Tasking and securing

Inventory.

. Increased delivery of parts from 3 days to less than 24 hours.

. Over 7000 shipments at 100 percent accuracy.

Vessel Traffic Manager/Supervisor

US Coast Guard Sector San Francisco, Yerba Buena Island, CA 2005-

2008

Vessel Traffic Manager

US Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service, Seattle, WA 1996-2002

Responsibilities:

. Supervised 1 million transits (SF), managed 5 million plus transits

(SF & Seattle).

. Supervised 4+ Controllers daily (SF).

. Monitored multiple radio conversations simultaneously for vessels in

SF bay & Seattle; evaluate traffic movement and make critical

decisions to prevent collision between cruise ships, container ships,

tank/petroleum ships, tug and tow, pleasure craft, passenger ferries,

and more.

. Assisted in collision investigations, work closely with several local

and state agencies to coordinate efforts that allow for smooth

transits and enforce guidelines and regulations.

. Provided search and rescue assistance, general information to public.

. Implemented and improved new procedures, such as a new watch schedule.

. Trained, coached and mentor new employees.

. Coached employees on communication and how to handle stressful

situations.

. Counseled employees on Employee Relations and Performance management

issues.

. Management style: Lead by example, encourage others to take

initiative, increase skills, education through certification or

schooling.

Accomplishments

. Proposed and implemented Change Management Project by creating a

Compressed Work Schedule (CWS) which resulted in a reduction of

Overtime by 70% and Sick leave by 50%.

. Received a Letter of Commendation by a Captain for saving a person's

life.

. Took initiative and updated policy and procedures that were outdated;

streamlined processes for increased efficiency.

. Proposed and implement improvements to increase morale and reduce

stress: break room, weight room, coffee machines, furniture, etc.

. Proposed Mentorship program for junior personnel-career guidance, work

ethic, work/family balance.

Combat Information Center Watch Supervisor

US Coast Guard Cutter Boutwell (WHEC 719), Alameda, CA

2002-2005

US C0ast Guard Cutter Hamilton (WHEC 715), San Pedro, CA

1993-1996

Responsibilities:

. Operation Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, Operation Able Manner,

several human smuggling operations and drug smuggling operations.

. Coordinated overall operation logistics and ship movement; Central

Information hub for all communication between vessels, "Brain of the

ship".

. Processed all documentation activities of the ship.

. Boarding Team member/ Federal Law enforcement & Air Direction

Controller for ship borne helicopter.

. Supervised, monitored and directed others during a watch and 18 hour

days; direct communication with Captain.

. Trained 12 individuals to the completion of Watch Supervisor or

controller.

Accomplishments:

. Re-wrote a 300 page training manual, which was outdated and

ineffective.

. Re-wrote Training policies and requirements.

. Initiated, compiled, and implemented Damage Control kit to assist

Damage Control members while conducting maintenance on board the ship.

. Ordered, corrected, categorized, and filed 700 navigational charts

prior to major operation.

Munitions Systems Specialist

US Air Force - Spangdahlem AB, Germany & Homestead, FL 1985-1989

Responsibilities:

. Managed multi-million dollar inventory of Munitions Systems; storage

and handling, and maintenance.

. Responsible for transportation of live and inert munitions between

compound and flight line.

. Responsible for inspection and maintenance of munitions systems.

. Responsible for reconfiguring and moving warehouses; increase space

and efficiency

. Certified Driver for the following equipment: tractor trailers,

bobcats, forklifts up to 10 Ton, and all government personnel vehicles

to accomplish required task for job description.

. Qualified Rifle and Pistol to furnish security to munitions systems

compound. Qualified demolition team member in the event of emergency.

EDUCATION AND COMPUTER SKILLS

BA Management Saint Mary's College of

California

Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint,

Access

*VETERAN

*SECURITY CLEARANCE: SECRET/TOP SECRET (1985-2008)

*REFERENCES PROVIDED UPON REQUEST

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