Air Force Manager
Resume:
Christopher R. Neis
Quartz Hill, CA 93536
Cell 661-***-****
adiiuv@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE: Secure a challenging opportunity in the aerospace industry leveraging 20+ years of effective leadership in program execution and aircraft operations experience. PROFILE: Results-based leader focused on program execution, employee engagement, efficiency and cost reduction. Driven professional, highly committed to achieving goals and delivering on individual and program commitments. Well versed in managing human capital, developing long term strategic plans, product improvements, and customer satisfaction. Diverse management background leading teams in Flight Test, Manufacturing, Depot level maintenance, and Field Operations across USAF and Northrop Grumman. EXPERIENCE
(January 2018- February 2020)
Northrop Grumman, Deputy Director, Manufacturing - Ground & Flight Operations - Product Delivery, F-35 - Global Hawk - Restricted Programs Melbourne, FL & Palmdale, CA
o Responsible for developing near-term and long-term strategic program execution strategies with a focus on manpower, resource availability, hiring initiatives, master training plans, quality programs, and production rate increases. o Responsible for and chaired RCCA efforts in response to Customer Action Requests I, II, III Level (CAR) on multiple programs. o Established initiatives that provided cost savings to reduce cycle time of engineering releases and ensure that released engineering is producible and high quality.
o Responsible for reducing cost of defects across multiple programs. Identified high driver defects and developed quality improvement plans.
o Developed cross training, critical path / critical skills plan by program to eliminate single point failures. o Created “High Performance” teams through teaming, personal engagement, and building relationships. o Personally involved in the development, growth, and mentoring of employees. Consistently recognized employees and listened to employee opinions and provided timely feedback. o Insured all managers across multiple disciplines were trained in the use of shop floor controls and shop operating plans. Insured these tools were used correctly on a daily basis.
(July 2016- January 2018)
Northrop Grumman, Manufacturing Section Manager, B2 D&MC Palmdale, CA o Managed 365 day manufacturing build cycle from cradle to grave consistently meeting schedule and cost objectives.
o Ensured quality, schedule, and cost performance by eliminating constraints, removing roadblocks, and consistent accountability.
o Engaged leader providing continuous mentoring, coaching, and feedback to 10+ Front Line Managers and 125+ mechanics of all skill levels.
(June 2007- July 2016)
Northrop Grumman, Engineering & Operations Manager, B-2 Flight Test Edwards AFB, Ca
o Manager responsible for directing test planning, preparation of instrumentation, data reduction, flight test evaluations, lab evaluations, financial assessments, and all ground support activity. o Responsible for ensuring safe execution of flight test programs, ensuring timely, effective, and efficient actions are taken to accomplish test activities per contract objectives. Provide Flight Test IPT qualified mechanical engineers, field engineers, industrial engineers, instrumentation engineers, data reduction engineers, and ground operation technicians to support flight test programs. o Develop and maintain skills and qualifications required to safely and efficiently support all flight test requirements with System Test IPT’s, government and contractor flight test agencies, and perform common managerial duties and tasks in accordance with established guidelines. o Develop and maintain Air Vehicle master schedule, brief vehicle status and configuration at Mission Readiness Reviews.
o Coordinate and manage multi-discipline activities and plan vehicle modifications and lay-up periods. o Interface daily with Air Force senior leadership concerning current and future events related to B-2 maintenance and test operations.
o Direct B-2 FTEs, STEs, and technicians in the formulation and execution of ground and flight test plans in support of B-2 Project IPTs.
(June 2006- June 2007)
Northrop Grumman, Flight Test Technician, B-2 Edwards AFB, CA o Responsible for supporting the integration, modification, checkout and ground test activities on the B2A Bomber. Execute activities set by maintenance supervision based on a published schedule and real-time analyses of work in progress.
o Troubleshoot, determine serviceability, and airworthiness of aircraft systems to include engine performance, environmental, navigation, instrumentation, hydraulic, and electrical system performance.
(October 2003- May 2006)
USAF Shift Manager, B-2 Edwards AFB, California
o Responsible for technical and administrative supervision of air vehicle maintenance in the areas of structural repair, machining, composites repair, and pneudraulics in the aircraft repair branch. o Ensured a safe work environment by implementing and establishing best practices and conforming to appropriate regulations.
(December 1998- October 2003)
USAF Journeyman Maintainer, B-2 Edwards AFB, California o Crew Chief responsible for preflight, post flight, launch, recovery, towing and jacking operations associated with successful execution of high profile test missions directly affecting the war fighter. o Troubleshoot and repaired aircraft systems to include engine performance, environmental, navigation, instrumentation, hydraulic, and electrical system performance. EDUCATION
o Masters of Business Administration (MBA). University of Phoenix, 2013 (3.60 GPA) o Bachelors of Science: Business Management, University of Phoenix, 2010 (3.80 GPA) o Northrop Grumman Adjunct Training Instructor & Course Curriculum Certification Official. o Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) GGR/GFR Certification 2012 o California Institute of Technology Project Management Certification 2007 o Non Commissioned Officer Leadership School Graduate 2003 o U.S Air Force Air University: Aircraft Maintenance School Graduate 2003 SECURITY CLEARANCE
o DOD Top Secret Clearance
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