Manager Project

Valance Smith

Belle Plaine, KS 316-***-****

*********@*****.***

Project & Operations Manager Profile

Solution-focused leader and team builder with a proven history of driving overall company success. Continuously demonstrated excellence in coordinating, managing, and controlling resources in order to achieve specific, pre-defined targets. Draws upon comprehensive knowledge base, skill set, and experience to proactively resolve complex problems and streamline the flow of daily operations. Highly accomplished in making well-informed decisions for optimum project management and expedited goal attainment.

Areas of Expertise

Leadership & Team Building

Aerospace Industry

Machine Utilization

Project Management

Manufacturing Operations

Process Improvements

Operations Management

Production Processes

Engineering and Tooling

CATIA

Cost Control

Root Cause Analysis

Professional Experience

Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas

Project Management Student, 2020 to Current

Currently a student completing a project management degree

PCC Aerospace, Wichita, Kansas

Operations Manager, 2017 to 2020

Effectively managed the daily operations of two separate plants

Applied leadership, operations management, strategic analysis, and process improvement skills in order to increase productivity and profits

Applied expertise in Lean Manufacturing in order to decrease costs while maintaining the utmost in quality

Focused upon enhancing operations and catapulted key performance indicators to new heights

Increased machine shop throughput by 60%

Exponentially strengthened workforce retention

Remediated a major production derailment and got the delivery schedule back on track

PCC Aerospace, Wichita, Kansas

Program Manager, 2014 to 2017

Created the Airbus work statement, which supported a multitude of platforms

Closely examined all engineering and specifications to guarantee solid foundations of work

Developed and implemented all program stages, with a keen eye on every detail, from concept to completion.

Travelled internationally as needed to fuel international business growth

Designed the Airbus work package and successfully on-boarded 470 new parts

Collaborated with engineering teams to boost the efficiency of review practices

Spirit AeroSystems, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Tool Integration Analyst, 2010 to 2014

Liaised and collaborated with Boeing programs to back all tooling fabrication and design activities

Kept activities moving forward by administering effective workloads, scheduling, and continuous process developments

Conducted extensive research in order to locate and implement beneficial process improvements. Excelled as an integral member of the 737 and 777 MAX Integrated Product Teams

Seamlessly replaced the ERP with an SAP system; significantly increased efficiency

Guided three crews to fabricate new tooling and supply a strong bedrock of support for all manufacturing and production assembly lines

Trainings & Credentials

Project Management, Wichita State University

CATIA Training, Wichita State University

40-Hour Techniques of Training Course

Corporation for Re-Employment and Safety Training (CREST)

CPR Certified

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