Manager Program

NASIR/ BOB SOOFI

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AEROSPACE/DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE:

Operations Program Manager

Goal-oriented operations professional with years of hands-on experience directing programs and initiatives leaders in the aerospace and defense industries. Instrumental in achieving top quality results through confident leadership of diverse teams and consistent focus on the needs and expectations of stakeholders. Reputable for strong industry knowledge, excellent communication skills, and for delivering multimillion-dollar, high-priority projects on time and on schedule. Background includes bid/proposal estimates and capital procurement.

Manufacturing Operations Planning Program Management Process Improvement

Cross-functional Team Management Value Stream Mapping Performance Assessments

Project Management Cost/Risk Management Budget Management Customer Relations

Industrial Engineering Scheduling Presentations MS Office, Visio, Out look & Project.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Aerospace and Defense

GENERAL - SUMMARY

Reported to the CEO, develop strategy, manage, coordinate and drive operation improvement activities. Direct and coordinate both daily and long-range company objectives by hands-on management of Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Material Control, Purchasing, Finance, Human Resources and Facilities Maintenance.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop an operating plan to maximize financial objectives, sales/marketing and production plans, inventory levels, process improvements, and both capital and expense budgets.

A leader by example, accomplish staff goals and objectives by effective communication of job expectations, coaching, counseling, and mentoring staff. Contribute to the growth of the company by training employees, developing personal growth and maintaining a safe and secure work environment.

Manage the company staff and employees through effective leadership, mentoring and goal-setting to achieve efficiency, safety, cost objectives and employee retention.

Define, develop and monitor the company organizational structure to optimize operational efficiency.

Ensure that strategic plans, goals and policies are consistent with company-wide objectives.

Work closely with all departments to ensure the Operations Plan is consistent with Sales/Marketing, Engineering, Finance and Human Resources.

Keep management informed of departmental activities and any significant concerns.

Have knowledge of Power Point Design software, Excel Spreadsheet software, Microsoft Office Word Processing software, Outlook, Visio and SAP Inventory software.

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Global Supplier - Summary

Maximized performance and positively impacted the company's financial performance. Includes all aspects of commercial and contractual management of assigned suppliers. Key focus is the negotiation and establishment of long term pricing agreements in support of government programs, but also includes support of the business group based purchasing functions in the areas of strategic alignment and critical issue escalation. Perform contract management and negotiation (development, execution, implementation and process)

Proficient in Government contracting with a knowledge of FAR/DFAR requirements

Proficient in price/cost analysis in accordance with Government contracting requirements

Knowledgeable in Import/Export and ITAR requirements

Generate effective solutions to supplier management problems and provide alternative approaches to management for executive action

Experienced and knowledgeable in fixed price contracts, Long-Term/Supply agreements and Non-disclosure agreements

Efficient in source justification, price analysis and FAR allowable techniques and cost analysis

Understanding of market influences (forecast of indices, labor, geopolitical, emerging markets, etc.) with integration into strategies

Demonstrated ability to develop supplier strategies aimed at the development of a long-term viable supply base - maximize sustainable value of supplier to company results

Supplier Relationship Management (commercial management, internal coordination and alignment)

Industrial/ Manufacturing - Summary

Developed, leading, and managing a staff of industrial/ manufacturing engineers to support the division of a large aerospace and defense organization in the effort to design, develop, and manufacture highly complex components.

Responsibilities include but not be limited to:

Leads the application of Industrial Engineering concepts, techniques, analysis and decision tools

Leads in the application of extensive industrial engineering techniques and concepts to product and process design teams throughout all phases of product lifecycle, resulting in a robust product design and work statement that meets program requirements.

Manages, defines, negotiates, and controls the scope, cost, and timing of projects, and direct the use of project management tools (e.g., work break-down structure, precedence network, resource allocation).

Leads the analysis and design of the value stream, including capability, capacity (e.g., make/buy, supplier selection, risk analysis, supplier performance), throughput, work flow and logistics (e.g., critical path, lead-time, transportation, factory layout).

Develops the department budget to support profit planning activities and manages within the approved budget constraints to support achievement of the Company's

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Analyzes and interprets engineering data to develop and evaluate retrofit/repair product configurations.

Develops and defines customer retrofit/repair requirements.

Integrates data from configuration management sources. Creates retrofit/repair product rout sheets.

Develops processes, tests and validates retrofit/repair installations to ensure compliance with customer requirements.

Verifies retrofit/repair design compliance with customer/regulatory requirements to enable approval.

Directs use of process improvement methodologies. Analyzes customer technical queries and provides retrofit/repair solutions.

Operations - Summary

Accomplished objectives through leading a multi-disciplined team to

achieve operational excellence in support of company visions and strategies, including On-Time

Delivery, Delivered Quality, productivity improvement/cost reductions, OEM aftermarket lead-time

requirements, and driving performance success across the organizational unit.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Responsible for the production process through a group of leaders.

Optimizes strategy and approaches to life cycle management, field reliability,

Customer issues, and product improvement through collaboration with other departments.

Accountable for maintenance and adherence to all related work instructions

and documentation.

Supports Quality System requirements (e.g. ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 14000,

Synchronizes customer requirements/demand, new product introduction, operations

planning production, assembly and test.

Planning/ staffing, training and development, member appraisal process, coaching, etc.

Develops budget, monitors and controls department expenses, capital, and operating plans.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR/ CONSULTANT

Aerospace Program Manager/ Industrial Engineering (2013- Present)

Aerospace Manufacturing process improvement

Expedite product throughput

Schedule improved product line

Supply Chain improvement

BOEING AIRCRAFT, Los Angeles California (2011- 2012)

Boeing Product line 787

Program Manager/ Supplier Management Operations

Primary structures, fuselage, metal fabrication etc.

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Vought Aircraft, Los Angeles California (2010)

Boeing Product line C-17, 787, Global Hawk etc.

Project Manager/ Supply Chain

Primary structures, fuselage, metal fabrication etc.

MOOG AEROSPACE, Torrance, California (2008-2009)

Global designer, manufacturer, and integrator of precision control components and systems, with 2008 revenue of $1.9B.

Operations Program Manager

Major Highlights

Primary structures, fuselage, metal fabrication etc.

BAE SYSTEMS, Brea, California (2007)

International company engaged in development, delivery, and support of advanced defense and aerospace systems, with 2008 revenue of $10B.

Program Manager – Boeing V22 aircraft

Major Highlights

Primary structures, fuselage, metal fabrication etc.

EATON AEROSPACE, Los Angeles, California (2004-2006)

Aerospace division of Eaton Corporation, a diversified power management company, with annual revenue of $15.4B.

Program Manager – Boeing Audit

ADDITIONAL HISTORY

NORTHROP GRUMMAN/INTEGRATED SYSTEMS, San Diego, California (2002-2003)

Designer, systems integrator and manufacturer of military aircraft, defense electronics, precision weapons, commercial and military aerostructure, with annual revenue of $33.9B.

Operations Program Manager (Global Hawk/Maritime)

CAREER NOTE: Previous history includes roles as Senior Program Engineer for TRW Electronic Systems, Senior Project Engineer for McDonnell Douglas, Senior Industrial Engineer for Rohr Industries.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering

University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida

Courses toward Master of Business Administration

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California

Courses toward Master of Business Administration

California State University, Fullerton, California

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