Jorge Gomez
**** *. ******* ***** ***. Apt. *** Wilmington, Ca 90744
**********@******.***
With over 32 years of experience. In Aerospace manufacturing operations and supply chain management.
I am a seasoned leader and operations expert with proven methods for process improvement and innovation. As the General Manager I oversee the production of military high-end ceramics, aerospace composites, and 5 Axis machined components. I have spear headed efficiency and solved potential issues. I partner with 400 production employees, engineering, and our industrial maintenance technicians. As a team we ensure safety compliance, quality, and environmental standards.
February 2024- Present -- General Manager
Trio Manufacturing, El Segundo, CA – Aerospace Machined Components, Composites, Ceramics.
400 Employees—3 shifts---4 Facilities.
Responsible for all Operations, Decision-making. Responsible for all Fiscal, and P/L performance. Supply chain and logistics. Budget planning and forecasting. Balance sheets. Financial metrics. Financial literacy. Gross profit analysis. Pricing strategy, Stake holder management. Resource Allocation. Strategical Business initiatives-insights-development-planning-analysis. Tactical plans. Maintenance repair, design-build. Appropriations. Immigration. Plant Layout. Capital expenditures. Enviromental Policy. Executive operations management. Detailed Supply management (Hardware). Sales performance. Proposal preparations. Company presentations, Customer engagement/Customer relations. Project performance, Driving Results, Performance motivation. Software implementation, Technology development. Cross functional initiatives.
12 Direct reports- Operations/Quality/Engineering/Maintenance/Accounting/R&D/Supply chain/Program Management/Facilities/Manufacturing/EHS/IT.
Able to plan strategically but also be hands-on to provide tactical oversight in day to day operations.
Responsible for oversight of operations and management of manufacturing and final assembly lines.
Hands on scaling and maturing manufacturing, Quality control, and Supply chain programs. Ensure collaboration between teams for reliability and cost effectiveness.
Oversee processes, capacity planning, and resource allocation for maximum efficiency and cost reduction.
Ensure a safe working environment by adhering to regulations and standards.
Manage manufacturing budgets to achieve financials targets.
Establish and maintain strict quality control measures, meeting industry and customer standards.
Foster a culture of improvement by implementing lean principles for streamlined processes.
Provide a world class company for our customers and our employees.
October 2000 – January 2024-- Vice President of Operations/Manufacturing
Wizard Enterprise, Hawthorne, CA.—Aerospace Division
Military and Commercial composites/Ceramics/Machined components.
Started with the company as the Plant manager with 5 employees. 6 Facilities, 600 employees.
Responsible for all Operations, Decision-making. Responsible for all Fiscal, and P/L performance. Budget planning and forecasting. Balance sheets. Financial metrics. Financial literacy. Gross profit analysis. Pricing strategy, Stake holder management. Resource Allocation. Strategical Business initiatives-insights-development-planning-analysis. Tactical plans. Maintenance repair, Design-build. Appropriations. Immigration. Plant Layout. Capital expenditures. Enviromental Policy. Executive operations management. Supply management. Sales performance. Proposal preparations. Company presentations, Customer engagement/Customer relations. Project performance, Driving Results, Performance motivation. Software implementation, Technology development. Cross functional initiatives.
13 Direct reports- Operations/Quality/Engineering/Maintenance/Accounting/R&D/Supply chain/Program Management/Facilities/Sales-Marketing/Manufacturing/EHS/IT.
Expert level experience in both prototype and high level volume manufacturing operations; ability to to perform day to day operations of a manufacturing plant or facilitie(s) for complex products. A mind set from a operations backround . fullfillment primarily comes from making something. Led a team of manufacturing experts that collaborate with engineering to optimize our designs
for our next generation products. To meet manufacturability, testability, quality, reliability, and cost targets.
Managed and identified succession planning and developmental opportunities for emerging operational leadership. Thus we developed a culture of creativity and accountability. By keeping organizational commitments, and establishing appropriate cadence for reviews and to maintain progress.
Assessed financial statements and took appropriate action. Keeping short term, and long term strategies and financial goals on track. Managed funds for all current operational and future projects. Recruitment, machines, and key changes on processes. Acquired new facilities and companies.
Strategized and analyzed to report on event performance to identify opportunities for improvement. I would ensure that all events create meaningful experiences for members and align with the organizations values.
I oversaw daily operations to ensure meeting agreed upon company objectives in respect to sales, on-time delivery, EBIT, CAPEX, CIP/LEAP, Inventory Management, Safety and quality.
Is there a better way? Continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, delivery performance, Quality “right the first time,” customer satisfaction, and profitability through team facilitation and use of interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills.
Analyzed our “Rate readiness” with all current and new product. Established frameworks to ensure
labor direct/indirect planning. Capacity planning/management/SIOP/equipment
readiness. Also material availability and internal scheduling.
Extensive experience in determining production demand; ability to manage resources needed to provide premium levels of service. Directed, managed, and sourced all supply chain operations and logistics strategies domestically and internationally. Planned, and set purchasing and sourcing policies, procedures and training.
Directly oversaw all warehouse operations, software, and machinery. Oversaw and certified vendors who we sourced to manufactured outside our facilities domestically, and internationally.
Managed, scheduled, and planned production for 3 shifts. Established a team environment.
Established performance indicators, KPI’s, OKR’s and Leap. Implemented a daily 6s environment.
Designed hiring/recruitment strategy, training of machinery, and manufacturing processes. Initiated, set up and maintained preventative maintenance programs.
Extensive experience in manufacturing safety; abilty to identify work related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for safety and protection of employees, environment and site(s). Implemented all phases of EHS-health, environmental, and safety procedures in our manufacturing facilities. With set schedules all data and training was constantly reviewed and improved.
SKILLS:
Computer Skills: MS Excel, MS Access, MS Word, MS Powerpoint, Adobe Photoshop, MasterCam, (S&OP), ERP/MRP Oracle based systems. E2, and Epicor.
Analysis & Evaluation: Expert at designing experiments, gathering and evaluating data, and formulating business and manufacturing solutions. Always applying first principle analysis.
Lean manufacturing:
Selected for Boeing’s AIP in Everet, Renton Washington, and Wichita KS.
Traveled to Japan for 4 years, 3 month tours twice yearly. Lean manufacturing at the Toyota
Tsutsumi plant. I have implemented 6s, Lean Six Sigma, kaizen,TQM, SMED systems, and Leap.
CNC programming and machining. 3 axis, and 5 axis production, and Swiss machining methods. Mills, VTL’s, Lathes. Over 30 years experience.
Extensive Aerospace Sheet metal forming. Hydro-forming, brake-forming, Stretch-forming, Spin- forming, Hot-forming, Stretch-forming.
Extensive machine design, building, and metallurgy experience.
Program Management- Extensive Aerospace Military and commercial accounts.
CNC Design and Manufacturing Manager at Hydroform USA 1997-2000
May 1993 – Oct. 2000. Started at Hydroform USA INC.
September 2001- May 2010. TTM Technologies- Night shift manager/Circuit board manufacturer.
Languages: Fluent in Spanish. Some Italian and Japanese.
Education: Foreign Express High School in Los Angeles,Ca.
Foreign exchange student living and studying in Florence, Italy.
I was a apprentice to a family which made formal dress shoes for men. 1990-1993
East Los Angeles College: Associates degree- Economics 1994-1996