Continuous Improvement Project Management

Ken Emerson *********@*****.*** 830-***-****

Career Summary – Demonstrated success managing and optimizing teams/projects

Operations Manager (3+ years): Led 19-40 hourly direct & contract personnel in 3 different shops – Flight Controls, Engine Core & Thrust Reverser Shops and 3-5 aircraft in flow in each shop. Oversaw all Safety, Cost, Performance review, collaboration among peers and support personnel, and Schedule of maintenance on C-17 aircraft

Manufacturing Operations Analyst/Process Engineer (7+ years): Managed operational control reports & investigate areas of inconsistency. Analyze proprietary business & build processes & indentify areas for continuous improvement, reduction of waste & implement cost savings on all capitol funding projects for 33 production UAW teams. Also audit ISO9000 & ISI 9001 compliance

Structure Mechanic (17 years): Planned work, controlled build sequence, delivered 1st time quality & trained lesser experienced aircraft mechanics

Strengths: Managing people/projects, team building, time management, communication/connectivity, execute business plans (strategic & tactical), lead/engage, influence, change agent, flexible, accountable, trust & build trust, integrity, diligence, perseverance & disciplined, self & non-advocate audit gathering, compiling and reporting, presentation & facilitation skills

Specialties: Six Sigma, Project Management, Process Mapping, Waste Reduction, Identifying Process Flow, Lean Manufacturing Assessments, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kiazen,, Poke Yoke, Feeder Lines, Cycle Times Studies, Earned Value Management, Accelerated Improvement Workshops, people skills, collaboration, work to timeline/schedule

Project Management/Continuous Improvement/LEAN Activity:

Through process improvement, started 17 aircraft early, completed 17 aircraft early with a cumulative Cost performance Index (CPI) of 1.54 and was able to deliver on average 4-5 days ahead of Schedule Performance Index (SPI) with over 23,000 labor hours saved at a cost savings of $1,150,000 for 2013

Started up Engine Core Modification Shop after 18 months idle. Researched, acquired, & found area to involve all resources such as, identify skill sets, manpower, shop area to perform required tasks. Locate tools, workstands, shop aids and any required training to satisfy customer requirements

Education:

Bachelors of Science; Organizational Leadership BIOLA University 2005

Masters Certificate; Six Sigma Villanova University 2006

Masters Certificate; Project Management Villanova University 2007

Masters Certificate: Government Contracts Management Villanova University 2012

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