Jeffrey Panaligan Experienced Operations Professional
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Strategic and innovative professional with 23 years of experience in aerospace fasteners and composites manufacturing holding positions from operator, lead man, manufacturing supervisor, program manager, manufacturing manager and plant manager. I am well-versed in all facets of operations to include manufacturing, sales, quality, engineering, logistics, human resources, supply chain, maintenance and safety. Collaborative communicator focused on creating relationships with internal and external customers. Analytical leader skilled in successfully navigating manufacturing environments, building strong teams and prioritizing programs and projects.
Areas of Expertise include:
Strategic Planning & Forecasting
Continuous Improvement
Quality Control & Safety
Aerospace Fasteners Manufacturing
Process Streamlining
Project Management
Human Resources
Composites Manufacturing
Staff Training & Leadership
Machine PM’s Development
New product/machine integration
Program Management
Professional Experience
The Gill Corporation El Monte, CA 2019 – 2020
Honeycomb Composites Manager
The position entails managing composites manufacturing operation with 95 employees including four supervisors, planning, engineering and maintenance. Composites manufacturing encompasses three buildings which houses printing, stacking, expanding, dipping and cutting processes. The composites operation contributes $120M to an aggregate company annual revenue of $200M. I have full P&L responsibilities and directly reporting to the COO.
Key Accomplishments:
Reduced past dues from $1.2M to $20k.
Reduced supply chain expedite fees from $110k to zero.
Increased process efficiency from 65% to 95%.
Developed and deployed maintenance database to track PM cycles.
Developed and deployed “waterfall” planning tool to streamline scheduling.
Developed and deployed supplier scorecard.
Developed and deployed employee skills matrix.
Developed and deployed tool life data sheet.
Developed and deployed process JSA’s.
Developed and deployed supervisor and leadman standard work.
Championing a continuous improvement project to streamline cutting process. (on-going)
Cast-Rite Corporation Gardena, CA 2018 – 2019
PLANT MANAGER
Full P&L responsibility over multiple sites and managed $60M annual revenue including 180+ personnel, four operations managers, logistics and engineering. Tasked to develop metrics and methods to maneuver and synergize the company with an archaic manufacturing mentality and antiquated machines.
Key Accomplishments:
Developed and deployed KPI’s to track process efficiencies.
Acquired new machines to align with new manufacturing methods.
Developed skills matrix to ascertain personnel core competency.
Spearheaded merger initiatives between International Die Casting and Cast-Rite Corporation.
Modernized process and machineries.
In four months, increased efficiency from 32% to 64% whilst reducing scrap rate by 9%.
Developed PM’s for older and newer machines.
Sargent Aerospace & Defense Torrance, CA 2013 –2018
Business unit Manager & Program Manager
Developed and implemented strategic operations discipline and accountability. I managed a team of 40 operators, 4 leads, Supervisors, Production Planners and Product Engineers who contributed to annual revenue of $28M. I have full responsibility of business unit P&L. Manage labor, schedules, supply chain, logistics, quality performance, engineering and maintenance activities. Ensure team members are cross trained and able to safely work different machines within the area. Tasked with restructuring the past due process as a program manager due to a deficit and piece past due issue.
Key Accomplishments:
As the interim Program Manager, executed strategic processes to reduce past dues of $1.5M and 565 pieces to $0 and 4pcs.
Revamped productivity tracking methods for operators and processes.
Proposed and implemented CNC lathes machine moves to increase man/machine ratio to 2:1. Thus, increasing efficiency and pieces output.
Developed training curriculums for critical processes to train and cross-train current and new operators.
Increased gross margin of family of parts by 32%.
Collaborated with logistics and planning to create department dispatches to ensure correct jobs are being processed.
Improved machining methods to reduce cycle times for several part families.
Created the 3-deep production board to ensure tooling and CNC programs are gathered and created before a job is processed.
Spearheaded a team of product engineers and planners to build routers and develop machining methods to manufacture new products.
Emhart Teknologies Gardena, CA 2011 - 2013
Manufacturing Manager
Oversaw all scheduling and schedule adherence, performance, data collection, quality control, and maintenance. Managed the department spending, including labor and material, in accordance with the required budget. Communicated and collaborated with cross functional departments to resolve issues in a timely manner. Implemented lean processes to improve productivity and create efficiencies.
Key Accomplishments:
Reduced outside grind cost by 61% per month and OT costs by 55% per month.
Developed setups sheets to ensure uniformity of tooling and cycle times.
LISI Aerospace Torrance, CA 2007 - 2011
Manufacturing Supervisor
Developed and evaluated newly implemented manufacturing methods. Collaborated with planning and design staff to improve production methods. Communicated with management, engineering department, and other teams regarding capabilities and product schedules. Estimated production times and audited for productivity.
Key Accomplishments:
Oversaw a Six Sigma project that reduced scrap pieces. Made significant changes resulting in an estimated annual savings of $97K and reduced the scrap rate by 8%.
Analyzed space requirements and design layout to implement changes to workspace for maximum efficiency.
Education & Training
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
COLORADO TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY Online Studies Completed 03/2020
GPA 3.44
Green Belt trained, Six Sigma, 2010