CHRISTOPHER VANN
Davidsville, PA 15928 USA
Email: ***********.****@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a full time strategic position where I may utilize my education,
MRP/ERP experience, and program management skills, where continuous process
improvement amongst workers is encouraged and I am able to lead a dedicated
organization to the next level.
SUPPLY CHAIN EXPERIENCE
. Designed, developed and implemented Oracle ERP Advanced Supply Chain
Planning processes, computer based training and key performance
indicators for Integrated Manufacturing Solutions facilities in US and
Canada.
. Led overall project planning management for level loading, material
requirements, allocations, work order creation/release, routers, shop
floor controls, and job completion metrics for $54 million dollar US
Army Bradley Fighting Vehicle project.
. Managed the supply chain planning, material procurement, and
production control logistics for $18 million dollars of circuit card
assembly and repairs for the US Navy EWNS Customer Service division
ensuring inventory integrity and on time delivery for active fleet.
. Managed the Texas Air National Guard 136th Civil Engineering Squadron
Operations Program ensuring various multimillion dollar engineering
projects were completed and over 70 personnel were continuously
meeting deadlines and completion schedules.
. Highly proficient in MS Office, MS Project, Visio, Fast Track, Power
Point, Adobe, MRP, ERP (Oracle e-Business Suite), and various
instructional design training packages.
Supply Chain Program Manager/ Program Planner, DRS Technologies,
February 2008 to Present
Integrated Manufacturing Solutions, Darin Marley 814-***-****
. Led the development and implementation of Oracle e-Business Suite
integration for program management, production control, and supply
chain procedures through Lean events and DMAIC processes.
. Responsible for the overall production control of 225 personnel and
ensuring contractual compliance with government policies and
procedures for contracts in excess of $50 million dollars.
. Reduced circuit card assembly inventory by $6 million dollars in 9
months.
. Manages the effectiveness and efficiency of visual control programs
and kanban systems through technical planning analysis and statistical
efficiency reviews by identifying critical to quality characteristics.
. Leads program budget monitoring for critical human resource
requirements and planning shortages.
. Generates daily contract requisition reports and conducts cost benefit
assessments to forecast shortages and possible gaps in procurement and
enterprise resource planning (ERP) practices.
. Led continuous process improvement initiative for senior management by
re-designing businesses processes through kaizen events.
. Formulates business rules for time phased procurement data reporting,
strategic resource/capacity planning, and human capital strategy.
. Manages new product introduction (NPI), engineering change orders
(ECO), and cut in processes.
. Served as in-house focal point in procurement for ISO9001 and AS9100
compliance and certification.
Project Lead, March 2007 to February 2008
Operations, Mountaintop Technologies, Inc., Brent
Yates 814-***-****
. Managed teams and led the development of inter-governmental agency
coordination KSA's.
. Implemented and internal production controls through DMAIC and value
stream processes.
. Managed cross functional production units for program management
director to ensure customer requirements were met and/or exceeded.
. Analyzed current policies and designed and developed operational
procedures for future action strategies, performance baselines and
measures to assess progress.
. Designed and developed business practices and proposal style guides
for contract management.
Program Manager, Civil Engineer Operations Group, 2001
to 2007
Operations and Logistics Division, Texas Air National Guard Civil
Engineers, Gerard Tembrock 214-***-****
. Managed the integrative process of using Lean principles, Theory of
Constraints, Six Sigma, BPI, MBO, TQM, and O.R. tools for the AFSO 21
implementation.
. Managed, planned, developed, and executed project schedule and
material logistics for 70+ member civil engineering force in multiple
locations through "Lean across the Air Force" initiative.
. Developed and implemented a comprehensive program management plan that
provided clearly defined roles and responsibilities project
lifecycles.
. Monitored resource budget and ensured assigned resources were
dispersed and spent in a timely and effective manner within the
periods of performance.
. Conducted supervisory training, problem resolution, and technical
advisement in implementation of high performance work culture for
logistics, supply chain management and engineering departments.
Power Generation Foreman and Electronic Industrial Controls,
1991 - 2001
United States Air Force Base Emergency Engineering Force, Jimmy J Atkinson
. Managed material procurement and production planning for power plant
construction and operations for NATO Power Production Program in
Southeast Asia.
. Managed powered support systems projects through multiple upgrades and
locations ensuring quality control and compliance with federal and
local codes. This included OSHA standards, NFPA National Fire
Protection Association, NFPA 72, and the NEC National Electrical Code
within the United States and NATO facilities in Southeast Asia
. Managed bench stock supply chain and warehouse items through WAN and
MRP systems.
. Supervised the use of resources and completion schedules for multiple
programs throughout the organization simultaneously.
. Supervised material requisition, project planning, bids, and
installations of security systems for F22 Fighter aircraft hangars.
FORMAL EDUCATION
. BS, Mechanical & Electrical Technology, Wayland Baptist University,
2000
. AAS, Electronic Technology, Community College of the Air Force, 1998
. MAM, Management, Wayland Baptist University, 2011 (Winter)
. M.Ed, 12 graduate hours, Wayland Baptist University
SUPPLEMENTAL TRAINING
. Sales Advantage Course, Dale Carnegie, 2009
. Effective Communications and Human Relations Course, Dale Carnegie
Training, 2008
. ERP, Advanced Supply Chain Planning Course, 2008
. PMI Project Management Course, PMBOK/PMP, RMC Publications, 2008
. ERP Implementers Course, 2007
. AFSO 21 Course, 2006
. Lean Advancement Initiative, 2005
. Electrical Power Production Certification, 2002
. Professional Military Leadership Academy, 1997
. Cathodic Protection/Corrosion Control Course, 1996
. Intrusion Detection Systems, 1993
. Fire Alarm Systems Certification, 1993
. Condenser Discharge Electronics Course, 1993
. Fiber Optic Installation and Splicing Certification, 1992
. Electrical Systems Journeyman School, 1991
AWARDS
. Dale Carnegie Systems Human Relations Champion, 2009
. Dale Carnegie Sales Advantage Distinguished Graduate, 2008
. Non Commissioned Officer of the Quarter, 2005
. Outstanding Airman of the Year, 136th Civil Engineering Squadron, 2003
. Air Force Good Conduct Medal, 1994, 1997, 2003, 2006
. Air Force Achievement Medal, 1997
. Expeditionary Medal for Meritorious Service, 1997
. Superior Airman of the Quarter, 1997
REFERENCES
Darin Marley, Director of Program Management - DRS Laurel Technologies,
814-***-****, *****.******@***-***.***
Anthony Caper, Director of Manufacturing - DRS Laurel Technologies,
814-***-****, *******.*****@***-***.***
Mike Carson, Director of University Faculty - Mid Michigan College, 989-773-
6622 x. 254, ***********@*******.***
Gerard Tembrock, Unit Deployment Manager - Department of Justice,
214-***-****, *********@***.***
Jeffrey Fullerton, Director of Operations - Carnegie Robotics,
724-***-****, *********@****************.***