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Harold Cook

Project Manager Oxnard, CA ***** *********@***.*** 661-***-****

Sr. Project Manager/Master Scheduler with 30+ years in Aerospace Manufacturing. In-depth experience managing projects over $200M and scheduling projects up to $100M. Extensive experience managing diverse cross-functional teams composed of both local and distributed resources. Projects include airframe structures and systems integration, deployment of ERP/business systems, software development/maintenance, new product development. Expert-level skills in Microsoft Project/Project Server and project management tools. Excellent written and verbal communicator with proven ability to work within all levels of an organization from individual contributors to corporate level executives. Strong background in manufacturing engineering areas include reducing cycle time, managing issues, mitigating risk, improving communication, development of realistic schedules and keeping projects on track. Proven results-oriented leadership skills.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Senior Program Planner

Teledyne Scientific - Camarillo, CA December 2019 to Present

Working for National Space and Astronomy, develop, maintain, and assess a program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) based on customer requirements, proposal/program manager’s program plan/input, and proposal/program’s project lead’s plan/input.

Front End Supervisor/Customer Service

Vons Companies - Simi Valley, CA October 2017 to August 2019

Responsibilities include, but not limited to: provide world class customer service to all shoppers, direct and supervise front end staff, store open and close, departmental supervision as required.

Operations Director

Bellows Manufacturing and Research - San Fernando, CA January 2017 to October 2017

Responsibilities included, but not limited to: Establish and maintain Shop Operating Plan (SOP), providing day-to-day supervision of Operations, with focus on internal and external requirements and expectations.

Project Manager

Northrop Grumman - Palmdale, CA January 2007 to November 2015

Lead Scheduler for Master Planning and Scheduling, classified programs, providing leadership in developing and implementing project plans, schedules and goals for emerging projects. Assess critical business issues, resolutions and lead deployment actions to meet planned goals. Function as Mentor for lessor seasoned schedulers on the team

Manufacturing Engineering Technical Specialist Senior

Northrop Grumman - El Segundo, CA March 1992 to January 2007

Project Management and Planning Operations, Manufacturing Engineering Team Leader, Manufacturing Engineering Homeroom: Responsibilities included; Day-to-day functional supervision of subordinates, providing technical guidance as well as cost account management and direct support for Product Delivery & Definition, functional procedure maintenance and training; Manufacturing Engineering Lead for the IS Sector common Manufacturing Resource Planning system (cMRP) project; Creation and implementation of systems solutions and strategies; Provide leadership in developing and implementing strategic plans and AOP goals; Facilitate design and implementation activities, as well as, coordination and collaboration with stakeholders' across the sector and with the Information Technology Solutions (ITS) team.

Manufacturing Engineer

Northrop Advanced Systems Division - Palmdale, CA January 1990 to March 1992

Lead Manufacturing Engineer for systems installation for classified programs. Responsibilities included the incorporation of both engineering & non-engineering change data, ownership of all contract tooling and all liaison support from the beginning of structure solidarity to final check out and engine run. Trained Flight Test Engineering to function in a business systems environment utilizing paperless shop floor control and classified MRP.

Manufacturing Planner

Northrop Aircraft Division - El Segundo, CA November 1984 to January 1990

Interpret engineering drawing definition for the purpose of creating manufacturing work instructions. Incorporate non-engineering change documentation for the purpose of modification, improvement to the baseline work instructions.

Education

Some college

Skills

•PROJECT MANAGEMENT (10+ years)

•OPERATIONS (10+ years)

•MICROSOFT PROJECT (10+ years)

•NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT (10+ years)

•Excel

•Microsoft Office

•Outlook

•Scheduling

•Microsoft Office (10+ years)

•ERP Systems (10+ years)

Additional Information

CAREER SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

•Caltech Certificate - Systems Engineering

•Project Management and Planning

•Facilitation Skills for Leaders

•Project Management - UC Irvine

•MS Project Pro/Server 2010

•DAU Generic Acquisition Process

•New Product Development

•Operations/Engineering Start-up Operations/Organization

•Research & Development

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