Vic Gitano

714-***-**** E-Mail: actif7@r.postjobfree.com

Professional in Aerospace Operations Management Program Management

Highly skilled senior level professional in complex program/project management, operational management within the aerospace and various other multi-industry projects. Oversight of material planning and procurement through the build and shipment of product, problem resolution and corrective action such as production yield issues or system failures. Track-record of award winning leadership and recognized for strength in chairing IPT meetings with engineering, quality, supply chain, finance, production control, PMO, and Logistics. Solid communication, presentation ability, with exceptional skills in collaboration with all members of the organizational structure.

KEY BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

Financial Management

Project Management

Operational Management

Technical Management

R6 Sigma Specialist

Process Improvement

Repair and Production Management

Impact Scheduling

Executive Communications

Logistics, Shipping, Delivery

Supply Chain Experience

Material Management

Quality Assurance

International Customer Cost Account Manager

Risk Management

Critical Problem Resolution

Inventory Control

Earned Value Management

Customer Satisfaction

Proposal Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Thales Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity Irvine, CA 2014-July 2015

Services Program Manager (SPM) Turn Key Maintenance (TKM)

Sky Regional-$1.1M annually

American Airlines-$8.4M annually

Air Canada Airlines-$14.6M annually

• Serves as POC for cradle to grave role in servicing assigned accounts to maximize Customer needs.

• Agent for Customer Support Services in Spares, Training, TopCare, Field Engineering/Technical Support and Ground Support Equipment

• Participates in bids/proposals and creates monthly invoicing package for assigned service programs.

• Responsible for P & L

Product Line Manager L3 Communications Anaheim, CA 2008 - 2013

Situational Awareness (Displays)

Financial management of assigned projects, developed production schedules including material lead times and manufacturing make spans. Cost Account Manager (CAM) for various projects/programs

Participated in developing BOEs, VARs, ETCs, EACs and EVMS

Professional Experience Continued:

Prepared and presented program status and risks to senior leadership, internal, and external customers

Assisted in cost reduction initiatives including the leveraging of material requirements among various programs and facilitated proposals

Conducted and chaired IPT meetings with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Production Control, PMO and Logistics

Tested and shipped CCA (Circuit Cards) cards to Customers. Familiar with and worked on PRO/MRO process as well as a back up to Customer Support Manager when absent

Raytheon Technical Services (RTSC) Raytheon Inc. Space and Airborne Systems El Segundo, CA 2008

Material Program Manager (MPM) Mgs Stryker

Developed material strategies on complex programs, preparing and executing Material Program Plan (MPP) identifying and mitigating programs risks pertaining to material requirement

Attained program material budget objectives by designing strategies that will achieve directives, managing program purchase requirements to the MRP lead time schedule, resolving Supply Chain issues for the program and resolving program material cost issues

Raytheon Inc. Space and Airborne Systems El Segundo, CA 2004 - 2008

Material Program Manager (MPM) Atflir Program (Ror/Support – Ste/Otph)

Direct liaison and point of contact to the program managers of Repair of Repairable (ROR) and Special Test Equipment/Operational Test Program Hardware (STE/OPTH) for all functions and services provided within the MPM Organization. Maintained material visibility and shortage analysis, and took appropriate actions to minimize impact to the program. Managed all technical problem summaries impacting procurement closure

Provided input and supported internal customer Request for Quotes (RFQ) Proposal Response, proposal preparation for new prospective business, providing pricing and material support for spares and field support managers. Performed “FEOTB” (Front End of the Business) process. Maintained and monitored progress to the Material Program Plan (MPP)

Honeywell International Inc. Torrance, CA 2000 - 2003

Segment Production Manager Boeing Commercial Programs

Executed plan and oversaw all shipment goals for both Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Aftermarket. Customer base generated in excess of $142M in annual sales

Directly responsible for all internal and external customer satisfaction and financial goals. Coordinated, monitored, assisted, and communicated to all departments to ensure customer values. Additionally responsible for Aftermarket products for the Airbus and Regional Business Group. ($6M in annual sales)

Trained Program Managers in understanding MRP System (MACPAC), policy and procedure, compliance, contractual and master scheduling and manufacturing processes.

Achieved and exceeded monthly OEM requirements by $500K each month for 6 consecutive months.

Achieved 94% on time delivery for 6 consecutive months

Honeywell International Inc., Torrance, Ca 1998 - 2000

Program Manager Military Programs

Facilitated all aspects of program execution for customer based/market segmented production program(s) including: serving as a focal point to one or more programs whose products are in the sustaining phase of Program/Contract performance including cost, schedule, and quality performance; ensure implementation and achievement of program financial goals; drive customer satisfaction and growth opportunities; responsible for accurate demand management;

Accomplished 100% on time delivery for Trident Program and increased revenue by $200K (Lockheed)

Special recognition award for GAP closure on F-2 Program by an increase revenue of $2M+ (Mitsubishi)

Achieved additional F-16 revenue for CY-2000 by $150K (Lockheed)

Honeywell International Inc., Torrance, CA 1993 - 1998

Production Program Planner Commercial and Military

Facilitated planning and program coordination of packs and ECS components throughout the manufacturing cell to ensure compliance with customer commitments and internal demands.

Supported Integrated Product Teams with producing quality products on cost and schedule. Maintained program delivery requirements, item master data, and bill of materials (BOM). Created, maintained and released work orders to stores and assembly area. Provided status and fill back orders as well as scrap materials and re-issue to work orders. Closed work orders and support material audits and maintained performance metrics.

• Trained Research and Development Planners in MRP System

• Achieved eighteen months on time delivery to Boeing on 737 Platform

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Economics California State University Long Beach

PROFESSIONAL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

L-3 Communications Interstate Electronics Anaheim, CA

Product Line Manager (PLM) Situational Awareness (Displays)

Video Scout-$7.5M was accomplished by early delivery of units 4th qtr of 2012 originally due for 1st qtr. of 2013

Video Scout Proposal, contributed as part of the winning proposal bid of $85 million dollars from the USMC IDIQ; published in Wall Street Journal 10/25/2012

Successfully directed and led team in coordination and execution of accelerated production and delivery three times the normal production rate for three consecutive months per Customer request (EMD)

Achieved a successful transition of multimillion Board product to a sister division

Video Scout: $20M accomplished and met or exceeded monthly revenue 5 consecutive months

JSTARS (Platinum Award): $2.1 Million accomplished delivery 4 months ahead of schedule and under budget

MGS STRYKER: $7.1M accomplished early delivery and under budget on 3 different projects

EMD: ELECTRO MOTIVE DIESEL, $40M achieved 100% on time delivery for 11 consecutive months 2012 - 2013

Raytheon Inc. Space and Airborne Systems El Segundo, CA

Material Program Manager (MPM) Atflir Program (Ror/Support – Ste/Otph)

Team Achievement Award for ATFLIR Government Property Inventory 2007

Team Excellence Award and compensation from ROR Program Manager 2007

Achieved and exceeded monthly requirements 4 consecutive months 2006

Team Excellence Award from ROR Program Manager 2006

Team Excellence Award from Production Control Senior Manager 2006

Accomplished an increase of FLEET POD availability of 68% average of 80% for the balance of 2005

Team Excellence Award from Field Support Manager 2005

Team Excellence Award from Spares Project Manager 2005

Two Team Excellence Award and Compensation from ROR Program Manager 2005

Trained/Counseled Texas ROR Support Team 2005 - 2008

CERTIFICATIONS

L3 Communications Certificates

Truth in Negotiations Act

Workplace Violence Training

Drug free Workplace

Material Costs

Sexual harassment

Records Management

Product Substitution

Procurement Integrity

Procurement

Labor Charging

Information Security

Government Property

Code of Ethics and Business

Ethical Decision Making

Export Control (ITAR)

Doing Business with the Federal Government

Raytheon Certificates

R6 Sigma Specialist IT Security Awareness Material Program Manager Phase I Clean room Supply Chain Risk Assessment

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Thales-Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity

Service with Impact Risk and Opportunity EHS & S Business Ethics Protecting Intellectual Property

L3 Communications

Copyright Compliance Retaliation Project Planning for CAM Project Tracking for CAM Changes & Estimates

Raytheon Training

Ethics Six Sigma Specialist APEX SAP (Total Integrated Program Overview) APEX SAP (Project System Reporting) Material Program Manager Import/Export Advance Targeting FLIR Overview

SAS Program Management (Best Practice Performance Review/ Roles and Responsibilities)

WEBPLAN Training ATFLIR FOD Safety Awareness

Honeywell Training

Sales/Negotiations Atlas/Seibel Greenbelt – Six Sigma Plus MRP II CSCSC Total Quality Management

TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access)

Mainframe: MACPAC, DELTEK-COSTPOINT, SAP (COGNOS)

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