Dedicated Maintenance Manager,Strong Leadership Skills

DOUGLAS R. PARSONS

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Cataula, GA 31804 US Cell: 706-***-**** Saudi Arabia Cell: /+966*********

Dedicated professional with strong leadership skills and 30+ years diverse experience in Aircraft and Manufacturing maintenance. Strong expertise in production management, quality assurance, inventory control, and direction of internal logistics. A dynamic leader with a commitment to employee growth and development, as well as an understanding of effective motivation techniques and the ability to create a positive, supportive work environment.

Areas of Expertise

Aviation

Aircraft Modifications & Support

FAA Regulations

Production & Maintenance

Quality Control

Strategic Leadership

Employee Training & Development

Project Management

Vendor Relations

Internal Logistics

OSHA Guidelines

Policies & Procedures

Safety Compliance

Costs & Budgeting

Data Analysis

Professional Experience

ALSALAM AIRCRAFT COMP

ANY, Jeddah, KSA 2010 – Present

Flight Line Maintenance Production Advisor for all flight line maintenance of RSAF C-130 Aircraft, including Logistic, Medical, and Royal Family VIP aircraft.

1st Flight Line Production Maintenance Technical Advisor, TSP C-130H & L100-30 Royal Saudi Air Force

Key Accomplishments:

Improved flight line maintenance by overseeing the implementation of the RSAF required DCC/ACC program for AGF Maintenance Flight

Identified areas of concern and provided solutions for discrepancies as the Maintenance Squadron Commander in charge of ten employees who inspected and evaluated individual maintenance shops

Enhanced maintenance data collection and tracking by initiating a conversion to the new MIRO-Gold ESP maintenance data tracking program as Project Leader for Flight Line operations

Achieved qualifications for all Airframe Systems on C-130H, L100-30 airframes, not including Avionics systems

Key Duties:

Oversee all daily aircraft maintenance activities, including scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of all RSAF C-130 aircraft, as well as monitor contractor maintenance of VIP aircraft and approve interior modifications.

Manage a staff of 15 contract maintenance technician personnel that assist RSAF technicians in daily and heavy maintenance actions

Mentor RSAF senior maintenance staff in flight line maintenance, lead daily production, TCTO, and Service Bulletin meetings, and encourage team-based problem solving

Coach flight line personnel in safety and quality control, provide hands-on training, evaluate flight line safety and employee work through task follow-ups, and provide constructive feedback as needed

Train employees individually and in teams on forms documentation, aircraft inspections, and special inspections

Liaise for AGF Flight and Quality Control for quality control evaluations and inspection reporting, develop recommendations for identified issues, and collaborate with the two sections to resolve issues

GLEN-GERY BRICK, Marseilles, IL 2007 – 2009

Supervised a staff of six in the maintenance/electrical department for Glen-Gery Brick, a leading provider of high quality building supplies

Maintenance Supervisor

Key Accomplishments:

Increased department efficiency and reduced breakdown time by developing a cross-training program to educate mechanics in both mechanical and electrical areas

Pioneered a weekly Toolbox Training program for all departments, effectively increasing employee knowledge through new training materials and consistent, hands-on demonstrations

Key Duties:

Coordinated all immediate and preventative maintenance for 15 machines and mobile equipment across six areas

Collaborated with plant engineers, vendors, and contractors on a daily basis to ensure parts availability and timely completion of contracted work

Researched pricing and maintained budgets when purchasing spare parts and materials for plant operations

Managed a monthly maintenance budget of over $75K and conducted periodic evaluations to ensure budget compliance

Professional Experience Continued

BORAL BRICKS, Phenix City, AL 1999 – 2007

Supervised a staff of eight in the maintenance department and a staff of 12-15 in the production department, as well as coordinated all immediate and preventative maintenance for 20+ machines across ten different departments.

Production/Maintenance Supervisor & Plant Safety Director

Key Accomplishments:

Awarded Safety Manager of the Year in both 2001 and 2002

Researched and authored a company safety manual standard for all OSHA and corporate guidelines to track training of corporate policies that was later used as a template for 31 other corporate plants

Reduced accidents and injuries by over 90% in the first year by implementing research-based methodologies that reduced injuries and improved company culture with respect to safety policies and procedures

Constructed a number of streamlined safety policies that contributed to lower accident rates without increasing work time or reducing efficiency as Chairman of the Behavior Based Safety program

Identified and resolved a number of safety threats by chairing monthly safety meetings and overseeing the behavioral safety working group

Lessened customer quality issues by 90%+ by developing hourly quality control

Reduced manufacturing time from 16 hour average to 10 hours and increased overall production levels by increasing employees’ levels of intrinsic motivation, specifically by encouraging teamwork and employee empowerment while maintaining respect for individual growth and autonomy

Key Duties:

Managed monthly budget of $90K+, purchased parts and materials for plant operations, and communicated with local and national vendors to ensure parts availability and schedule orders

Ensured consistent compliance with OSHA regulations and guidelines and maintained responsibility for all aspects of plant safety

Analyzed manufacturing product information sheets in order to determine production output for individual products, evaluated changeover time, and coordinated changes to increase efficiency

Led weekly toolbox talks, conducted new employee training for all new employees to the region, and acted as the forklift trainer and certifier for the region

Oversaw daily manufacture of extruded brick, including 33 different products produced by the department

Evaluated data on production output, inventory, and production downtime using a computerized production data collection program

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, Hurlburt Fld, FL 1978 – 1998

Diverse aviation experience, including managing 350+ aircraft maintenance personnel, the development of a high-tech computer tracking program to measure mobility capabilities, deployment to operation Desert Shield/Storm

Flight Line Expediter/Production Supervisor, AC-130H/U (1995–1998)

Assistant Sortie Support Flight Chief, K. I. Sawyer AFB, MI (1994–1995)

Mobility Superintendant, K. I. Sawyer AFB, MI (1991–1994)

Refurbishment Superintendent, KC-135A/B-52H, KI Sawyer AFB, MI (1988–1991)

Senior Crew Chief, KC-135A K. I. Sawyer AFB, MI (1985 – 1988)

Maintenance Team Chief, K. I. Sawyer AFB, MI (1984 – 1985)

Crew Chief, KC-135A K. I. Sawyer AFB, MI (1981 – 1984)

Maintenance Team Member, K. I. Sawyer AFB, MI (1978 – 1981)

Education & Training

General Studies, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI

General Studies, Community College of the Air Force

Professional Military Training

Seven Habits of Highly Effective Managers Supervisor’s Course, 35 hours – 1997

Non-Commissioned Officer Academy NCO Leadership School – 1992

Maintenance Data Collection System CAMS User Familiarization I – 1988

Aircraft Maintenance Technician/Specialist OJT Trainer/Supervisor – 1980

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