ROBBY E HARRIS

**** **** ******* **, **********, NC 27858 H: 252-***-**** C: 252-***-**** acxmt2@r.postjobfree.com I am a highly effective management professional, who emphasizes on innovation and creativity, and keen in solving complex problems. I am energetic and results-focused with success in developing and leading diverse teams to achieve outstanding results. I am dedicated to bringing organizations to the next phase of growth and development. Diligent and motivated to improve processes, streamline operations and increase revenue. Furthermore, I am well versed in all aspects of operations management, from scheduling and finance to production and marketing. I possess exceptional communication, organizational and presentation capabilities. I am a versatile and innovative management professional skilled at seeing the “big picture” while still also focusing on the details. I have a great deal of expertise in business development and streamlining processes and systems Project planning and development

Cost reduction strategies

Budgeting and forecasting

Customer relations specialist

Process improvement

Quality assurance and control

Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)

Fluent in French/Arabic

Human resources management

Finance background

Startups and turnarounds background

Expense reports

Performance evaluations

Superb time management skills

Sales background

Purchasing and procurement

Organized

Unsurpassed work ethic

Results-oriented

Dependable

Advanced training in Auto Cad

Natural leader

Logistics management

Risk management

Employee relations

Management information systems

Project development and life cycle

Work flow planning

Detail-oriented

Quality Inspector/Technician, 01/2004 to 12/2006

General Dynamics UK Limited – United Kingdom

Supporting the production operations of a communication system upgrades on 20,000 Military vehicles of various types, working directly with Production Engineering, Program Management and various suppliers/sub contractors building Quality in to production. Responsibilities include: Patrolling inspection, non-conformance reporting, metric generation, platform auditing and frequent travel to German to support in country operations. Manufacturing Quality Engineer, 12/2006 to 09/2009 Lockheed Martin – Ampthill, Bedfordshire

Holding DV security clearance working in a clean room environment verifying adherence to the company QMS, customer and AS9100 requirements. Responsible for final quality sign off and release of aerospace military equipment to customers. Achieving ‘Exceeding Expectations' 2 years consecutively, key responsibilities include:Supporting Lean manufacturing principles, rolling out 5S, Leading a number of Kaizen Events and reporting Quality KPI's and action status at daily Gemba walks. Value Stream Mapping to improve efficiency of the manufacturing processes. Statistical Process Control of Key Characteristics, completing gauge R&R studies, supporting PFMEA and Control Plans implementation. Product non-conformance Root Cause Analysis techniques using 8D methodology. Leading a team of inspectors managing daily activities for the team. AS9100 System auditing logging and actioning NC findings. Facilitation of Material Review Boards and Corrective Action Boards. CCB representative and facilitation of Customer and Government QAR visits. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

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Program Quality Engineer C4I Systems (Overseas Deployment), 09/2009 to 03/2011 General Dynamics UK Limited – Saudi Arabia/MENA

18 month deployment into MENA/Saudi Arabia: working on a Military Communication upgrade program responsible for all matters of Quality as QA Lead. Responsibilities include; Governing program lifecycle management, attending design gate reviews, auditing of business processes, management plans and the Integrated Product Development Process at key review points ( PDR, CDR, FoT) authorizing go/no-go to proceed.First of Type builds and Physical Configuration Audits (PCA's).Working alongside Production Engineering and Design Engineering through the design lifecycle supporting PDR, CDR and FoT, Investigation into product failure using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) techniques and implementation of suitable Corrective Action.Reporting back to the UK team with weekly reporting and monthly presentations.Chairing of the Material Review Board and management of quarantined and defective product.Generating procedures suitable for the unique working environment.Implementation of the program Quality Plan.Working closely with the customer on site and communicating matters of Quality Assurance.Achieving ‘exceeding expectations' during my annual review. Program Quality Engineer, 03/2011 to 09/2012

General Dynamics UK Limited – Oakdale, South Wales Responsible for all Quality Assurance activities for the FRES SCOUT SV Program within the vehicle Platform domain supporting General Dynamics European Land Systems at a number of sites across Europe, chairing quarterly Quality Assurance Working Groups and leading independent Program audits at sites across Europe. Other responsibilities include: -Supporting the roll out of APQP.-Calculating savings made through continuous improvement and hidden cost of poor Quality.-Capturing Lessons to Share for future programs and business.- Performing Factory Acceptance Testing at the OEMs prior to system and hardware acceptance.-Attendance at key design gate reviews (PDR/CDR) with Quality sign off authority. -Formal review and sign off of customer deliverable documentation. -Auditing of Management Plans, company Quality Management System procedures and ISO 9001:2008 compliancy as well as governance to the company's Integrated Product Development Process. -Physical and Functional configuration audits internally and at key supplier facilities across Europe. -Attendance at regular Program management reviews highlighting areas of risk with mitigation actions. -Frequent presentations to the Quality team, Program Management and Program IPT detailing Quality activities, potential risk/concerns and the status of the audit schedule and audit findings. -Investigation into failures detected within production using 8D methodology and Root Cause Analysis tools.-Supporting frequent visits and audits by the Government Quality Assurance Representative (GQAR).

Manufacturing Project Engineer, 10/2012 to 03/2013 Alsalam Aircraft Company – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Lead Manufacturing Project Engineer BOM & Configuration Control Management - Sheet Metal, Mechanical & Electrical (assembly and Installations) - Develop and implement process planning for all assembly, electrical, testing

& paint applications- 3D Model Based Instructions and 3D Engineering Design reviews- Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Process Improvements Implementation- Tooling, Jig & Check Fixture reviews- First Article Evaluations and Implementation- MRB & Corrective Action Evaluations- Software: Exostar, Citrix, Lawson, Excel, Powerpoint Industrial Engineer, 02/2016 to Current

Moen Corp – Kinston, NC

Work with Distribution, Transportation, and Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams to identify and implement process, material flow or cost savings initiatives as well as oversee the design, approval and implementation of capital investments to Distribution and Transportation operations.Recommend and implement policies, practices and methods for improving safety, operational efficiency, storage and waste reduction.Provide lean training (i.e. 5S, Kaizen, standardized work, error-proofing, visual signals, TPM, etc.) and facilitate improvement events as needed. Analyze and establish work measurement programs to develop standards for work force utilization and overall facility operation.Develop future state facility layouts in CAD, material flow and operational plans.Generate, modify and trouble-shoot conveyor, carousel, labeler or other material handling equipment. Support and provide technical knowledge and skills to the appropriate team(s).Serve as the process owner for ensuring accuracy of time studies, value stream maps and develop strategies for task and/or process changes as needed to drive improvements to the business.Interface with Distribution, Component Warehousing, Manufacturing and other internal or external functions as required developing plans that facilitate material flow improvements.Document, provide, and maintain standard work instructions for material associates.Assist in developing management systems for cost analysis, financial planning and job evaluations as required.Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Bachelor of Science: Mechanical Engineering, 2001

UNIVERSITÉ SIDI MOHAMED BEN ABDELLAH - Fes, Morocco Master of Science: MSc Manufacturing Engineering and Management, 2003 The University of Nottingham - Nottingham, England Saved the company $ 1.2M by aggressively negotiating with suppliers. Reduced operational expenses by 3.5% by streamlining branch operations. Reduced lost workdays and recordable incidents to 1.2% by implementing a safety awareness program. Earned the “Employee of the year” Award in 2008, 2011, 2013 for Outstanding Performance. Association for Project Management

Society of Professional Engineers UK

Society of Engineers of Nottingham

Saudi Council of Engineers

ISO/TS 16949: INTERNATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE TASK FORCE CERTIFICATE Six sigma green belt Certification

Operation Management

Expert Rating Global Certification: Computer Skills Test (Expert Level) EDUCATION

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