DARREN L. CAMMANN

**** ***** ****** **. *****-Daisy, Tennessee 37379

423-***-**** (Cell)

Email: act5ut@r.postjobfree.com

A commercially aware and financially astute manager who has a successful 25 year record of delivering results by engaging in every aspect of the production and safety management processes. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to coordinate production activities and exceed expectations. Recognized as a results-oriented self-starter with exceptional skills in solving complex problems using innovative approaches and ideas. Innate ability to establish open lines of communications between different departments and agencies. Leads by example and possesses the ability to develop others to achieve their full potential. Possesses an in-depth knowledge of production maintenance operations, manufacturing and quality control processes. Qualified to develop, implement and administer policies, procedures and plans. Provides exceptional training, developing staff members into a productive conscientious team, taking great pride in quality workmanship.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

Uses lean and six sigma to recommend policy changes and program enhancements, resolve problems, and adjust plans to meet unforeseen developments and new priorities.

Review, analyze, and evaluate management programs, conduct detailed analyses of functions, workloads, overtime, processes, and manpower ensuring readiness, reliability, and security.

Ensure 100% on-time delivery of all manufactured parts.

Provides direct supervision/leadership to personnel in 4 different departments.

Coordinates all building expansions and equipment purchases overseeing project from start to finish.

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Project and Power Point QUALITY MANAGEMENT

Managed quality assurance program for aerospace production parts ensuring a 99.9% quality rating on over 105,000 parts annually.

Reduced scrap rate by 52% by working with machinist with programs and setup.

Investigated all accidents and corrected safety related issues.

Filled out OSHA forms 300 and 301

Evaluated personnel performing inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance of aircraft systems.

Performed in-depth aircraft inspections on bulkhead, landing gear, engines, cockpits, and flight control systems on depot level maintenance.

Conducted functional aircraft systems checks, inspected aircraft components, and initiated correction.

Reviewed and analyzed quality assurance tracking, data integrity, and trend analysis reports daily

Led inspection team to achieve a 99% Quality Assurance pass rate and increased the productivity rate by 35%.

Developed and coordinated the monthly quality report slide presentation to senior management. LEADERSHIP AND TRAINING

Managed the training and education program providing the assistance necessary to provide high quality service to customers.

Provided expert technical advice and assistance to senior managers and supervisors on matters pertaining to safety policy, procedures, performance standards, and training techniques. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Vice President of Manufacturing, Precision Machining Services, Chattanooga, TN 06/2006 to 03/2016 Scheduled production flow monthly using both Microsoft excel and project software. Coordinated ordering material, tools and hardware required to complete production. Monitors profit and loss statements ensuring company maintains profitability. Performed pre/post job audits. Safety manager for 50 employees. Maintained safety program to include investigating accidents and filling out OSHA form 300's, developing lockout tag out procedures, providing safety training, correcting safety related issues and enforcing all OSHA standards. Schedules machine and quality time establishing smooth work flow from machine shop, quality control and special processes. Performed both internal and external supplier audits on procedures such as welding,heat treat, machining, manufacturing assembly and metal castings per AS 9100. Ensured on-time completion of manufactured parts. Provided innovated solutions to correct problems in manufacturing while maintaining a timely completion schedules. Developed audit checklist and work instructions using specifications relevant to specified audit processes. Conducts counseling sessions with employees. Assigned mentors for new employees ensuring there successful transition to company procedures. Established direct communication with customer buyers, program managers, quality managers and engineers to ensure good rapport of manufactured parts. Conduct interviews and have final word on hiring of all employees. Managed the manufacturing and assembly of a $2M EMAS aircraft assembly structure system. Maintained good moral of all employees while ensuring complex delivery schedules. Operated a Zeiss and Brown & Sharp (CMM) Coordinate Measuring Machine to verify (GD&T) Geometric Dimensional Tolerancing of parts and assisted machinist with adjustments. Maintained a 99.9% customer quality acceptance rate and a 100% on time delivery rate on 6 major contracts worth over $8M consisting of 105,000 manufactured parts annually.

USAF

Assistant Section Chief, U.S. Air Force 05/1986 to 06/2006 Supervised the activities of 64 personnel performing inspection of 13 F-16 aircraft valued in excess of $390M. Evaluate the aircraft section manning document to ensure adequate and timely personnel replacement. Ensure timely, accurate, and applicable training of subordinate personnel. Verify maintenance quality to ensure safe and reliable aircraft. Ensured the control of tools and test equipment valued in excess of $2.1M. Coordinated, assigned, and monitored all maintenance work, and evaluated work performed, identified deficiencies, and initiated corrective action of aircraft valued in excess of $600M. Evaluated performance and identified training requirements.

Personally evaluated 420 personal performing extensive depot level maintenance on 14 F-16 aircraft. Managed aircraft safety program, decreased accident rate by 64% subsequently saving over $23,000 in lost man-hours. Maintained a 30K square-foot facility, and training devices worth over $1B. Reviewed and approved aircraft- maintenance plans and schedules.

Managed housekeeping, safety, security, and environmental protection activities. Directed, controlled, and coordinated all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance performed on crash damage repair F-16 aircraft. Oversaw the action of 13 maintenance personnel and $26M of aircraft parts. Accurately managed $6M aircraft restoration account. Returned aircraft to National Guard unit $136,000 under budget. Managed resources ensuring the availability of tools and ground equipment.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

AAS, Aircraft Systems Maintenance Technology, Community College of the Air Force, FAA Airframe & Powerplant license

Weld Inspector Training Course

Non Commissioned Officer Academy

Train the Trainer, Trainer/Supervisor, and Task Certifier Course Statistical Process Control, Quality Audit Courses F-16 Engine Run, F-110 Engine Borescope/Blade Blending Course Aircraft Maintenance, Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman, Aircraft Pneudraulic Systems Technology Course Aircraft Battle Damage Repair Technician, Aircraft Battle Damage Repair Assessor Course Aircraft Blue Print Tracking Course.

AWARDS

The Lt General Leo Marquez Award 2001

The Non-Commissioned Officer of the year 2001

The Maintenance Professional of the Year 1997

The Air Force Meritorious Service Medal

The Air Force Commendation Medal (5)

The Air Force Achievement Medal (4)

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Expired Top Secret Security Clearance.