JERRY D. AUSITN

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CORE KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Lean/Six Sigma

Expert in Process & System Knowledge

Quality/Engineering Background/Manufacturing

Strong Inclusive Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Conflict Resolution

Cross Function Leadership

Team Oriented

Problem Solving

Performance-driven, versatile leader with over 35 years experience in manufacturing, quality control and operations, lean manufacturing, inventory control, production management, and operating performance analysis. Adept at leading cross-functional teams to consistently meet key program deliverables. Experienced instructor with superior ability to motivate personnel and enhance the overall efficiency, performance, and compliance with standard procedures and regulations. Track record of exceptional service and support directly focused on achieving goals and objectives safely, accurately, and on time. Successfully implemented cost saving programs that led to a 50% reduction in unit cost.

TRAINING & LEADERSHIP

Effective instructor capable of recognizing varied abilities and tailoring duties and training to the aptitude of team members. Fully engaged mentor to all staff with the ability to relate human factors to individual performance and growth. Maximizes every training opportunity by providing in-depth training, and utilizes caring, hands-on leadership style to produce top quality teams with extremely high morale. Consistently achieves exceedingly high qualification rates.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Vast knowledge of detail-oriented auditing with a focus on compliance with all standard safety and operational policies and procedures. Responsible for 100% accuracy of logs, records, and reports to ensure smooth deployment of resources. Keen ability to recognize and implement streamlined processes that reduce errors, increase organization, and improve operational quality and efficiency.

WORK HISTORY

Production Supervisor, Tenneco, Inc., Kettering, Ohio (04/01/2013 to 03/08/2017)

Lead 15 employees at beginning of job, was supervising 65 employees from assembly to customer within two years.

Assisted with building a maintenance team and materials team.

Directed the maintenance & management of equipment and fixtures.

In charge of the Lean Manufacturing improvement activities, as well as performance improvement & cost leadership plans for the line.

Ensured standards were achieved and maintained while continuing to improve.

Organized and managed all production and activities in production area.

Supervised production team.

Trained team in leadership skills, resource optimization, work instructions, quality standards and safety parameters.

Ensured company policies were followed.

Coached team in environmental health & safety policies.

Responsible for quality control checks and related quality control activities.

Participated in drafting, auditing and updating of production process documents, operating standards and other related documentation.

Operation Leader, General Electric Aircraft Engine Test, Peebles, Ohio (09/2008 to 10/2012)

Operation Leader Production Design and Development and Overhaul Team.

Hands on training, prep to test and deprep under the guidance of Level 2 technicians.

Worked GEnx, GE90, CF6, CFM56, CF34 and Field Return (repair).

Worked shop floor daily with engine schedules, process instructions, quality control documents, and methods in which PTO performs everyday activities.

Built Overhaul and Dispatch Orders (ODO’s) Pear and Depear (Oracle), for hardware removal and installation during engine setup and teardown of small and large engine field returns and devolvement engines for testing.

Worked with team to meet engine schedules, worked closely with EIC’s to improve building capacity.

Assisted in maintaining a safe and organized tool/crib area.

Completed weekly workstation audits, daily review of QC books fault writing.

Lean Manufacturing Specialist, General Electric Aviation Components, Xenia, Ohio (01/2005 to 08/2008)

Facilitated and led lean manufacturing team events and assisted with quality/cost/delivery improvements..

Made regular presentations and reports on the present state of the market to senior management to ensure the costs were within budget and safety regulations were met.

Took necessary measurements to eliminate short and long term problems.

Successfully implemented cost savings programs that led to a 50% reduction in unit costs.

Manufacturing Cell Leader, General Electric Aviation Components, Xenia, Ohio (01/1988 to 12/2004)

Reduced delivery delinquency in Variance Manufacturing Cells:

Variance 12%, Overtime 30%, DLP 12%

Supervised, trained, and mentored personnel to achieve job objectives and requirements.

Provided in-depth training to personnel regarding safety, quality, delivery and costs.

Created Mapics templates for data extraction and analysis. Established Apices views to track parts based on order status, order priority and due dates.

Complied with Safety Audits and all safety requirements.

Responsible for maintaining ISO standards and certification for the assigned manufacturing/assembly areas.

Quality Leader, General Electric Aviation Components, Xenia, Ohio (03/1985 to 12/1987)

Through understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) applications and graphical representation of results.

Performed set-up and operation of the appropriate tools(s) for a given type of work.

Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Performed a variety of inspection tasks to determine compliance that includes auditing, inspection of parts, sub-assemblies, and finished products using standard physical means, and/or mechanical or electrical testing equipment.

Performed a wide range of inspection duties that included NDT’s, receiving, in-process floor assembly, machine shop, final inspection and supplier source inspection.

Gathered and documented results behind rejection of tested equipment, along with the reasons for which rejection was mandated.

Assisted in performing the request for change of engineering drawings and work related processes through the engineering change control process.

Group Leader Inspection, Elano Corp Aviation Components, Xenia, Ohio . (07/1978 to 02/1985)

Conducted material in process, layout, and final inspections in accordance with the specifications for the required materials.

Prepared inspection quality test plans to ensure all technical specifications were followed.

Organized inspection procedures for quality production standards.

Coordinated quality systems checks and evaluated all performance based on standard ratings.

Monitored all production performance of employees and submitted reports to the supervisor for yearly performance reports.

Trained new quality control technicians.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Belmont High School, graduated 1979

FAA Repairman Certification

(MRB) Material Review Board

(PR) Preliminary Disposition

Certifying Agent Heat Treat and Furnace Braze

Six Sigma, Green Belt

Core Leadership Training

Lean Manufacturing Training

Front Line Leadership Training

Value Stream Mapping

References will be provided upon request.

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