Maintenance Manager

David M. Steele

**** ********** **. *********, ** 37076 615-***-**** *******@*****.**.**

Maintenance Production and Quality Manager

Establishing Policies and Procedures Coaching and Motivating Personnel Driving Operational Efficiency

Areas of Expertise:

Aviation Production Forecasting

Strategic Planning and Objectives

Trend / Root Cause Analysis

Safety / 3S / 5S Compliance

Continuous Process Improvement

Budget Forecasting and Oversight

Policy and Procedural Development

Compliance Management

Quality Control Measures

Hands-on, collaborative leader with more than 10 years of experience directing production teams of up to 95+ personnel to maintain aircraft flight-readiness. Scheduling and coordination specialist who has coordinated the on-time completion of up to 5K quality, on-time aviation maintenance and repair actions.

Focused on implementing quality maintenance practices that ensure flight schedule was met. Inspire excellence with training, clear communication of expectations and motivational leadership.

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook as well as maintenance tracking databases (IMDS, MES).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Production Supervisor - BVA Vibro-Acoustics, Murfreesboro, Tn. 06/2015 - Present

Responsible for execution of daily production. Monitors, coordinates and distributes work flow of 50 personnel between four departments; Machine Shop, Assembly, Welding Shop and Shipping/Receiving.

Distributes man-power to effectively meet targeted production completion dates and customer deliveries.

Briefs Plant Manager on facility and personnel issues, equipment failures and supplies affecting production; ensures resources are available to complete job priorities and meet production deadlines

Chairs daily production meeting, performs employee evaluations and counsels employees on positive and negative performance factors in order to meet production goals

Reviews manufacturing blueprints and material order forms for clarity, contacts engineers to ensure quality and technical guidelines are met during production assembly processes

Composite Technician (Contractor) - Triumph Aerostructures, Nashville, Tn. 02/2014 to 11/2014

Performed composite build/lay-up of Airbus wing panels in climate-controlled, NADCAP certified clean room

Prepared assembled parts and wing panels for autoclave using debulking and vacuum techniques

Used MES to log/track work orders, review special processes, account for man-hours/materials consumed

Maintained work area, equipment, tools, inventory and supplies utilizing 5S principles and practices

Performed First Article Inspection of fiberglass tooling, ensured certification of processes for new assemblies

Aircraft Servicer (Contractor) - Trailboss Enterprises Inc. 08/2011 to 04/2013

Provided "Follow Me" service, marshaled aircraft to parking locations, parked and chocked aircraft

Fueled aircraft and equipment; assisted aircrews with servicing requests; de-iced aircraft and provided cargo off-loading support

Ordered aircraft parts and supplies, coordinated host nation maintenance support and repairs ensuring on-time take-offs

Towed aircraft into maintenance hangars and onto parking aprons; performed wing-walking duties during inclement weather

Provided safe-guarding of cargo and aircraft, performed pre-flight inspections prior to aircraft departure

Aircraft Maintenance Operations Manager (Superintendent) – United States Air Force 08/2009 to 09/2010

Planned and directed maintenance operations for 230+ technicians directly supporting 17 KC/RC-135's, 10 MC-130H/P and 150+ annual NATO aircraft . Oversaw upkeep, maintenance and accountability of facilities and 600+ pieces of support equipment valued at $27M.

Continued, Aircraft Maintenance Operations Manager (Superintendent) 08/2009 to 09/2010

Created policy and procedure, defined long-term strategic goals and short-term priorities; ensured aircraft availability to meet customers’ flying schedule.

Developed strategic plan to prioritize completion of 7K+ annual scheduled maintenance and repair tasks.

Built collaborative, interactive team environment in order to gain buy-in to new processes and policies.

Analyzed performance metrics (KPIs); defined root cause of incidents, identified positive and negative trends, recognized training needs and determined deficiencies in policies or procedures.

Oversaw compliance with all safety regulations including OSHA, personal protective equipment (PPE), 5S, hazardous materials handling, FOD and housekeeping.

Aviation Maintenance Production Manager (Flight Chief) – United States Air Force 01/2008 to 08/2009

Prioritized/assigned 2,300 annual aircraft maintenance tasks and effectively allocated 21,000 labor hours for 68 technicians from four maintenance specialties. Provided quality, on-time maintenance, repairs and inspections preventing interruption to daily production schedule.

Created workflow schedule/delegated tasks in fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities.

Served as final approval authority for maintenance quality

Partnered with aerospace engineers and manufacturer representatives to resolve complex issues; assisted with 50+ repair authorizations that prevented work stoppage and kept $2M of aircraft operational.

Oversaw all aspects of human resources; completed annual performance evaluations, oversaw recognition and promotions and handled any performance counseling or discipline as needed.

Maintenance Manager (Section Chief) – United States Air Force 12/2005 to 01/2008

Coordinated and drove daily aircraft maintenance production efforts of 36 personnel. Validated the team’s compliance with all policies and procedures and ensured all maintenance, repair and inspections actions were performed in accordance with technical directives and manuals, quality standards and safety regulations.

Chaired production scheduling and planning meetings.

Created and implemented strategic plans and performance measures that ensured production goals were met.

Enforced safety standards and investigated the root cause. Introduced preventive measures to avoid repeat occurrences.

Consulted and collaborated with other divisions and coordinated with the customer to establish short-term priorities and define long-term objectives.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Aeronautics w/Minor in Aviation Safety, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Associate of Applied Science, Aviation Maintenance Technology, Community College of the Air Force

Relevant Air Force Training:

Aircraft Structural Technology Corrosion Control Airframe Repairs Quality Enhancement Advanced Composite Repair Environmental Compliance Hazardous Waste Management Process Improvement Applied Maintenance Management Budgeting and Resource Management

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