Maintenance Quality Assurance

CHRIS GEORGE

**** ******* **** **. * Snellville Ga. 30039 * 678-***-**** * acd270@r.postjobfree.com

MAINTENANCE / OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

A professional with 10 plus years in maintenance, repair and operations. Those areas consists of strategic

management, facility management, military maintenance operations, operations management, and distribution

center throughput and production control in high stress environments. Track record of optimization using

effective Leadership, Team Building, Customer Relationship Management, Lean Principles, and Risk Management to

ensure the efficiency and quality assurance of critical maintenance projects and operations locally and abroad.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Government Secret clearance holder since 2009; working as a contractor abroad in austere

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environments within Iraq and Afghanistan.

Comprehensive expertise in electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems with excellent

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organizational, communication, analytical, and time management skills and an extensive scope of

supervisory responsibility.

Managed a $4M budget of AOA (Add on Armor) install program in Iraq and modernization program

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for MRAPs for Kuwait site. Also assisted in managing the account for the general technical resources

and the repair of all vehicles and relevant equipment which totaled $42M.

Responsible for updating all new and existing equipment in the CMMS program that reflected the

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current operations state of the facility at Marshall’s Distribution Center. Responsible for keeping all

Maintenance areas audits ready adhering to OSHA standards, military constraints and

guidelines. Responsible for the planning and coordinating of intermediate and basic repair

programs stretching from the UK, Kuwait & Afghanistan for General Dynamics Force Protection Ind..

Effected cost savings of $2M+ for the British Armed Forces by effectively managing complex

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refurbish vehicle repairs and by creating an innovative Call Center Service that streamlined the repair

process.

Engineered a device that allowed mechanics to accurately diagnose and repair engines that had

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been deemed unserviceable, saving the British forces $60 to $100K.

Improved the daily planning PM & W/O scheduling and processes by accounting for unpredictable

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change factors at Marshalls DC.

Supervised, trained, and managed up to 250+ mechanical maintenance and production employees,

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and established interviewing matrix which was adopted as a routine employee screening practice.

Implemented effective change management during merger of Force Protection & General Dynamics.

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Completed multiple projects 1 to 4 months prior to suspense dates including Conveyor realignment

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projects, AOA Project, Flywheel Rectification Warranty Project, 30+ vehicle refurbishing projects, and

100% accountability of all government funded property for General Dynamics Land Systems Force

Protection.

Awarded Commander’s Coin 2006 (selected from 75 personnel for exceptional work ethic and

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performance), Commander’s Commendation 2009 (selected from 20 personnel for exceptional

service to British Armed Forces in Afghanistan), and chosen as Honorary Attendee to 2009 Queen

Dragoon Guards Regimental Anniversary Event held in Wales, England.

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Facility Maintenance Supervisor, Marshall’s Distribution Center / Atlanta Ga.

2012 Present

Supervises team of 18 technicians across all shifts, coordinates and facilitates daily activities,

plan, schedule, direct and control budgets, maintenance processes and PM tasks in

order to meet KPI goals.

Identify the need for improvement projects, recommend project changes and execute plant

Capital Projects.

Responsible for ensuring positive employee relations and ensuring employees were

adherence to company SOPs & policies.

Control maintenance costs in accordance to budget, purchasing, inventory control and

outsourcing of repairs which leads to increased CPU for the facility.

Active Leader of Continuous Improvement Team in an effort to implement projects that

increases OPH, improve product inbound flow & reduce touches.

CHRIS GEORGE

3825 Medlock Park Dr. * Snellville Ga. 30039 * 678-***-**** * acd270@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued)

Lead or assist with repair processes involving a corrugate disposal conveyor line,

packaging conveyor lines, power equipment, sortation equipment and all other equipment

outages during shift.

Trained, mentored and developed technicians on operational building systems and skill

sets needed to improve the overall equipment efficiency of the facility.

Oversee compliance and standard operating procedures with local officials in regards to

fire department regulations, local building permits and OSHA regulations.

Verifies that all maintenance related data is accurately inputted, analyzed & archived into

CMMS system (MP2) for sustainment of maintenance PM program.

System includes: Hydraulic systems, Pneumatic systems, Dematic Material Handling

Systems, Rapistan systems, Siemens Conveyors, Automotion Conveyors & Sortation

Systems, Intelligrated Conveyor & Sortation systems, Corrugate Compactors, Rapid

Packaging systems, HVAC, Boiler & Chiller systems, VFD’s, Motor control Panel

components & PLC units.

Deputy Theater Lead / Operations Manager, General Dynamics Land Systems Force

2009 2012

Protection, Ladson SC / Bagram Airfield, AF / Bastion Leatherneck Airfield, AF/ Kuwait APS 5

Site

Managed operations for a global leader in the design, production, and support of ballistic armored

protected wheeled military vehicles for the United States and Foreign Coalition Forces during

Operation Enduring Freedom.

Effectively managed 10 direct reports & full responsibility of site plans, budgets,

maintenance, scheduling and manpower to satisfy contractual requirements and military

SOPs.

Facilitate company usage and conformity of Computer Maintenance Management Systems

(CMMS); maintain accurate inventory systems and company records; create and maintain

key metrics to provide support controls and to document fleet availability and efficiency.

Utilized SIPOC to assist in meeting operational plans, enabling compliance to cost,

schedule, and performance requirements.

Managed personnel FSR’s in support of Infantry and Combat Support Battalions elements

and Brigade Combat Support Battalions (CMD, S1, S2, S3, S4, S6, and HHC, Motor,

Support Plt, Medical and Engineers)

Planned and managed all supply levels, material and vehicle equipment requirements.

Planned the maintenance training of new users and technical personnel in newly

introduced vehicle upgrades and establish long and short term courses.

Established guidelines for employee training and motivational programs, implemented

disciplinary action and conflict resolution for individuals and teams.

Field Support Representative, General Dynamics Land System Force Protection, Bastion

2007 2009

Leatherneck Airfield, Afghanistan

Provided maintenance management to US & Coalition Forces in support of the, Cougar,

Buffalo, JERRV and MASTIFF family of vehicles (MRAP).

Provided maintenance, service, training, and logistical support for vehicles including UK

MRAP variant MASTIFF Carrier Personnel Wheeled 6X6 Medium Protected Transportation

Vehicle.

Control and inspect the maintenance level of vehicles for operational readiness. Evaluate and

monitor damaged vehicles and provide documentation to either repair or cannibalize.

Provided base support for maintenance groups, units, operations groups and mission support

groups.

Coordinated maintenance operations of all military activities from the supported unit

through the central workshop level.

Supported maintenance of material systems when fielded and after fielding, and

established requirements for managing activities that physically perform maintenance.

Traveled to inspect and repair battle damaged vehicles; advised UK logistical personnel

regarding SKU’s (stock keeping units) vital to vehicle maintenance and operational

readiness.

CHRIS GEORGE

3825 Medlock Park Dr. * Snellville Ga. 30039 * 678-***-**** * acd270@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued)

2005 – 2006 Logistics Manager, Dimensions International Inc., Sterling Heights, MI / Tikrit, Iraq

Principle role was the accountability and visibility of armored kits & 70+ employees at Camp

Speicher, in support of the installation of Armored Crew Protection Kits during Operation Iraqi

Freedom.

Managed 2 direct reports, day to day production, material flow, and scheduling of

assembly/install of 700+ armored kits for a total of $42M value on HETS, HEMTT, M900

series, PLS series and FMTV series vehicles.

Direct oversight of facility budget, capital spending and expenses.

Scheduled maintenance support with Battalions with an understanding of OPTEMPO in

an effort to sustain maximum maintenance equipment availability to Infantry and

Combat Support Battalions.

Provided data entry, managed inventory, assured compliance with performance metrics

and contract deliverables, and enforced property accountability and quality assurance

procedures.

Sustained material in an operational status, restored it to serviceable condition, and

upgraded its functional utility through modification or product improvement.

Analyzed assembly and installation practices using Lean principles; consulted with shift

supervisors to maximize production; developed relationships with key military officers,

providing guidance to improve efficiency and security of air and ground movements.

Mobility Equipment Supervisor, Dimensions International Inc., Balad Airfield, Iraq

2004 2005

Managed fast paced critical nightshift Depot Level installations of armored kits, major

components and sub assemblies for vehicles in support of unit level missions during

Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Supervised Depot Level maintenance that included repair, overhaul, and rebuild of

individual components, major and sub –assemblies, modules and end items. Included

alternators, starters, armor, generators, engines and transmissions.

Maintained employee moral; adhered to health and safety awareness practices.

Reported product and process nonconformance issues; implemented corrective

actions.

Implemented Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Process Improvement, and

Lean Manufacturing processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency.

Oversight of installation of armored kits on various military equipment such as

HEMTT variants, HMMWV,s, FMTV’s, PLS, 5 ton & other wheeled vehicles as well as

performed light machine tool support.

Heavy Equipment Mechanic L 3 KBR-

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2003 2004 Communications, Vertex Aerospace LLC /

Kellogg Brown & Root, Oklahoma City, OK / Balad, Iraq / Houston, TX

Provided scheduled repair, maintenance, and overhaul for combat support equipment and vehicles for the

U.S. Armed Forces during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Inspect, test, and align heavy equipment and light duty equipment in accordance

with military motor vehicle inspection standards; maintain parts inventory, usage report,

and repair orders.

Performed replacements of major assemblies like engines, transmissions,

transfers, general support repairs assemblies and performed light machine tool support on

various military equipment such as HEMTT variants, HMMWV,s, FMTV’s, PLS, 5 ton &

other wheeled vehicles.

BS in Business w/ Concentration on Project Management, University of Phoenix, June

EDUCATION

2014

Associates of Arts in Fundamentals of Business, University Of Phoenix, Phoenix AZ,

2011

Industrial Maintenance Technology Degree, Ogeechee Technical College, Statesboro,

GA, 2000

Six Sigma Concepts & Theory Training, Colorado Technical College, 2012

OSHA 30 Hour Outreach Training Certified, University of South Florida/ American

Safety Council, 2014

Mrap University, Red River Depot, Texarkana, TX, 2010

Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Certification, Ladson, SC, 2007

CMMS, MP2, Oracle, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project 2010, Sigma XL, AWRDS

SOFTWARE

Maintenance Workbench (Production Control Software)

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