John (Jack) Hayward

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Procurement / Sr. Program Manager

Innovation / Program Management / Commercialization / Global Strategic Alliances / TQM / Supply Chain / Cost Reduction / Continuous Process Improvements / Team Building / Operations Management

Working for leading firms in complex manufacturing environment, I have an exceptional record of meeting or exceeding internal and external customer expectations. I have a significant record of taking over and turning around stalled projects.

I have built, mentored and managed high-performance teams that innovated cost-effective solutions for the commercial, military and aerospace industries. No matter the size or budget of the program or project, I consistently deliver superlative results while meeting aggressive time-lines in the OEM, Contract Manufacturing and Electronic Distribution markets.

I can make a strong impact and value-added contributions by:

Forging win-win collaborations with customers, vendors and strategic partners

Developing the most cost-effective solutions to meet demanding client requirements

Continuously improving systemic practices to lean R&D cultures and managing Operational Excellence.

Increasing profitability by increasing material turns and decreasing material costs.

Professional Experience

CORE Manufacturing, Valencia California 2013 to 2014

Program Manager

CORE Manufacturing is a start-up contract manufacturer specializing in implantable medical devices. Responsible for managing the Programs / Project Management function. Primary interface between CORE and all major customers in support of on time delivery and program budget goals. Reported directly to the company President.

Developed and managed program schedules

Created and managed program action plans and led all customer program reviews

Managed company revenue plan and reported monthly results

Led internal team in developing 2nd source suppliers for single source items

Led negotiation team for all major material procurements

Played key role in team effort to secure FDA and 13485 approvals

Operations leader on ERP implementation team

AeroVironment Inc., Monrovia, California 2010 to 2013

Sr. Manager – Material and Logistics

AeroVironment is a $300+M manufacturer of power management systems, battery chargers (electric vehicle and industrial) and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems. Responsible for the management of the Supply Chain, Planning / Scheduling, and Program Operations oversight for major contracts. Coordinates manufacturing efforts and scheduling for multiple US sites as well as European and Asian arms for the production of electric vehicle charging systems.

Lead Oracle implementation effort for Operations team

Relationship manager for multiple Offshore Contract Manufactures

Manage material costing effort in support of all major proposals

TEAC Aerospace Technologies, Monterey Park, California 2005 to 2010

Sr. Manager – Operations

TEAC Aerospace - $50+M manufacturer of complex military and commercial aerospace assemblies for Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Airbus, Agusta, Eurocopter, and major airlines. Responsible for the overall management of order administration, purchasing, material planning, stockroom, shipping and receiving and overall support of the production of state of the art mission data recorders for military and commercial applications and in-flight entertainment products. Lead contact for customer interface groups, both Foreign and Domestic, with resource allocation for entire organization including Engineering, Quality, Programs, and Purchasing. Responsible for all financial aspects of Operations and profitability reported directly to the President and COO.

Led Operations team in successful Oracle and SAP implementation

Developed turnkey suppliers and successfully outsourced major product line and reducing inventory balances by 30%

Spearheaded company effort to become AS9100 compliant, certification received in 13 months.

Served as Facility Security Officer and Small Business Owner while being responsible for relocating company facilities.

AeroVironment Inc., Simi Valley, California 2004 to 2005

Materials Manager

Responsible for managing the procurement functions in two separate manufacturing facilities in

support of unmanned air vehicle production.

Managed two separate purchasing groups utilizing MAS90 ERP system

Developed new vendors for critical single source items

Developed and executed negotiation plans for major subcontract items

Supported pricing activities for all major proposals

Developed and successfully executed plan to turnkey all PCBA’s

Northrop Grumman, Woodland Hills, California 2002 to 2004

Sr. Program Manager

Responsible for development and production programs for avionic and submarine acoustic programs.

Generated and executed comprehensive program plans

Monitor and report program status including performance, schedules and earned value

Develop new business opportunities

Main focal point between the customer and Northrop Grumman

Teledyne Inc. Various locations in California & Tennessee 1985 - 2002

Director of Material / Senior Program Manager / Logistics Manager / Production Control Manager / Procurement Manager – Fast Reaction Group

Teledyne was a $750M global provider of Data Acquisition and Communications products servicing customers such as; Northrop Grumman, Boeing, Airbus, Harris, Raytheon, Hughes, and many US & foreign governments. Provided Operational, Material, Program, and Logistical Support for military programs and major airline customers both foreign and domestic.

Education

Pierce College, Woodland Hills, California. Major - Business Administration.

Continuing education classes including Successful Program Management, Negotiation Techniques, Continuous Improvement, Comprehensive Program Planning, Import / Export Controls and Measuring Customer Satisfaction and Facility Security Officer training

Special Awards and Recognition

President of Teledyne Management Club / Cubic Defense Systems “Employee of the Quarter” award / 2004 Recipient of Northrop Grumman “President’s Leadership Award”

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