J*SEPH LEPORE

** ********* ******, **** ********, New York 11796 / Tel 631-***-**** Email: ad029x@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Program Management with strong record of implementing sales, strategic and staffing plans that support corporate and financial goals. A history of effective interaction and relationship management with customers, internal managers and multifunctional teams. Demonstrated sales expertise and ability to apply new, innovative approaches to established programs. Strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills; an effective communicator, focused on achieving goals.

EXPERIENCE

CPI Aerostructures

Program Manager 9/1/2019 – Present

Responsibilities include:

Articulate program’s strategy and objectives and assess how it will influence business.

Define and oversee a list of dependent projects needed to reach the program’s overall goals.

Experienced Program Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the aviation and aerospace industry.

Strong program and project management professional, skilled in Manufacturing, Management, Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping and Continuous improvement.

Responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day function of customer programs as well as leading and directing the integrated program team.

Communicating with the customer and fulfilment of any actions assigned by that customer to successfully complete the program on time and within budget.

Coordinate with Engineering and production to sequence manufacturing, assembly and finalization.

Coordinate with all departments as needed to identify and resolve issues regarding delivery and budget.

Lead IPT and daily stand-up meetings.

Planner / Scheduler 11/2/2015 – 8/31/2019

Responsibilities include:

Plan, schedule, release and track production workflow utilizing MRP (Infor XA) according to customer orders.

Capacity planning to insure proper manpower utilization.

Maintain and analyze standard verses budgeted manufacturing hours.

Maintain lead-times and due dates on all production work orders as needed during build process.

Coordinate with Program manager, Engineering and production to sequence manufacturing, assembly and finalization.

Coordinate with Program manager and all departments as needed to identify and resolve issues regarding delivery and

budget.

Flow down all engineering changes.

Participate in all IPT and daily stand-up meetings.

Expedite parts and services in conjunction with Program buyer.

Participate in lean activities to help eliminate waste and improve productivity.

Lawrence Ripak Co. Inc.

Manager Customer Service Representative 12/1/2014 – 08/06/15

Responsibilities include:

Responsible for managing over 80 customer accounts from womb to tomb.

Negotiate pricing and delivery customer PO’s.

Support production control in developing area schedules throughout the production areas.

Status customer work load for progress through the factory to help meet our commit dates.

Report back to customers with any concerns or issues that may develop during the processing procedure.

Resolve any customer delivery and quality issues pertaining to their jobs.

Direct liaison between customer and their jobs.

Manager Night Shift Operations 10/8/2012 – 11/30/2014

Responsibilities include:

Supervises staff to include hiring, training, evaluating performance, providing compensation recommendations, and determining disciplinary actions when necessary

Supervises function(s) of the production and manufacturing process that typically involves a single or less complex product line(s), ensures resources and personnel are available and allocated to meet operational demand, responds to employee and management questions and concerns, and monitors product quality

Develops, analyzes and reviews a variety of operational reports within the function(s) to improve quality, efficiency, cycle times, and volumes, and implements operational changes as required

Ensures production schedules, quality initiatives, safety targets, efficiency metrics, and other operational measurements are met for the function(s)

Works with other plant supervisors or management to review production quality, safety, and other operations, implement department activities, and solve operational problems

Assists with reviewing and coordinating general plant operations with shipping, scheduling, inventory management, and sales activities by reviewing reports and operations and other information as required or directed

Direct report to owner of the company

GKN Aerospace Monitor, Inc., Amityville, New York

Manager Materiel 2000 – 2012

Responsibilities included:

Setting and meeting monthly, quarterly and annual company sales goals

($7M - $9M monthly / Achieved 99% + on time delivery 2011-12 company wide)

Production Control and Capacity planning

Inventory Management

Ongoing efficiency improvements through Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement and root cause analysis Programs

Continuous improvement of company ERP system - direct liaison with IT Department

VSM (Value Stream Manager) for BOE 777 / 787 Fin Roots

Shipping and Receiving Department

Direct participation in customer contract negotiations

Ensured compliance with contract specifications and company policies and procedures across all departments

Monitor Aerospace, Amityville, New York

Manager Assembly 1995 – 2000

Responsibilities included:

Program Manager - Boeing 757 Pylon assembly for BF Goodrich

Direct liaison with customer - coordinated internally with Contract Administration, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality Control.

Team troubleshooting and optimization - ongoing Continuous Improvement initiatives

Assistant Director of Manufacturing 1990 – 1995

NC Programmer / Management Trainee 1976 – 1990

EDUCATION

C.W. Post, Brookville, New York

Bachelors of Professional Studies / Computer Science 1987

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project / Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

CERTIFICATIONS

SPC / Boeing

CPR and First Aid / First Responder

REFERENCES UPON REQUEST

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