Director of Manufacturing Operations/Leadership/Program Management
Resume:
DENNIS P. DABNEY
******.*.******@*****.*** • 253-***-****
LinkedIn • Fort Worth, TX
Director of Operations Strategic Execution
Accomplished strategic planner, galvanizing workforces to impact global operations, advancing corporate objectives.
Security Clearance: Top Secret
Innovative and proactive director with 20+ years’ experience in steering multifaceted operations within highly regulated and uncompromising environments. Leverages extensive and decorated military career to influence team leadership and training, consolidating global program management efforts. Adept at streamlining processes, leading change management ventures with proven history of driving best practices, achieving exemplary safety (EH&S) record, and award-winning performance. Excellent communicator, delivering comprehensive staff training, coordinating multi-site operations, spearheading policy creation and advisory services, in addition to leading stakeholder engagement at government and executive level. Proficient in risk mitigation, driving regulatory compliance aided by various qualifications and certifications in safety, life cycle Logistics, and national security.
Areas of Expertise
●Supply Chain & Logistics
●Operations Management
●Manufacturing
●Aviation Maintenance
●Risk Mitigation
●Training & Development
●Quality Assurance
●Change Management
●Program Management
Career Experience
Northrop Grumman Corporation, Lake Charles, LA 5//2021 – Present
Director of Manufacturing Operations
Executive leading the Northrop Grumman Aircraft Maintenance and Fabrication Center supporting U.S. Military and Department of Homeland Security clients across an array of mission critical programs.
●Chief touchpoint for depot production on Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) E-8C, Customs and Border Protection P-3, National Command Authority Navy E-6B aircraft and fabrication operations across two sites.
●Established robust operations role and supervises a workforce of 300+ skilled employees.
●Coordinates cross-sector program management, engineering, procurement, manufacturing, machining and global supply chain to support site production.
Northrop Grumman Corporation, Fort Worth, TX 12/2018 – 5/2021
Director of Programs
Allocated to lead P&L, staffing, organizing teams, coordinating onboarding, and training to ensure best practices in program execution.
●Chief touchpoint for quality, parts production, engineering, and contracting for DoN JSF upgrades across 3 locations.
●Established robust aircraft sustainment faculty in holding full ownership of program management, encompassing planning, staff hiring, and execution.
Northrop Grumman Corporation, Herndon, VA 9/2016 – 12/2018
Director of Strategic Planning
Governed strategic development to boost long term Northrop Grumman Corporation Technology Services sector’s systems, services, and products. Organized and executed operations for Dept. of Navy F-35 B/C modification as program manager.
●Facilitated transition of business processes and sustainment operations by formulating and implementing integrated industry strategy.
●Devised and launched effective Global Sustainment Business Solution to bolster F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program.
The Pentagon, Washington D.C. 8/2014 – 9/2016
Senior Manager of Maintenance Policy & Programs
Served as Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Maintenance Policy and Programs (Tier- 2 Senior Executive Service position) after appointment by Assistant Secretary of Defense for Logistics and Materiel Readiness (ASD L&MR). Set up services driving performance to ensure adherence to national security and readiness standards, by administrating DoD legislation and sustainment budget.
●Spearheaded policy and procedure as primary advisor on strategic aviation and equipment maintenance for Joint Logistics Environment and Department of Defense (DoD), while overseeing department’s $90B maintenance program.
●Guided F-35 sustainment strategy integration initiative, collaborating with US and international partners, attaining 30% in reduced costs over 1 quarter.
●Cultivated public and private business relationships for technology initiatives, while saving $5.5M by streamlining government industrial base.
Joint Base Charleston, SC 7/2012 – 8/2014
Senior Manager of Maintenance, Training, & Cargo Operations
Fulfilled comprehensive scope comprised of
directing execution of security, combat, and humanitarian missions, achieving 100% reliability. Guided strategic and daily operational directives across all departments and functions, overseeing 1800+ military Air Force Reserve, civilian and contractor staff, enabling 52 aircraft valued at around $11B.
●Directed recruitment and training of 6 managers to supervise 860 personnel while mentoring 9 junior officers.
●Forged and nurtured strong relationships with HR, infrastructure, supply chain, medical, and contracted logistics support elements, driving attainment of quality mission results.
●Overcame reductions in workforce and aging aircraft to earn top honors for aviation maintenance.
Education
United States Naval War College, Newport, RI
Master of Arts (M.A.) in National Security and Strategic Studies
United States Naval War College, Newport, RI
Master of Science (M.S.) in Management
Troy University, AL
Bachelor of Science Degree (B.Sc.)
United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO
Certifications/Cohorts
Northrop Grumman Leadership Cohort Program
Northrop Grumman Vice President Mentoring Program
Northop Grumman Strategic Program Leadership Cohort
Life Cycle Logistics Level III, DoD Acquisition, Technology & Logistics (AT&L)
Program Management Level I, DoD Acquisition, Technology & Logistics (AT&L)
Awards
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit Award
Air Mobility Command Air Force Daedalian Maintenance Trophy #1 of 12 units (Unit Award), 2014
Aeronautical System Center Acquisition Management Award, ACAT I Category, Logistics, 2012
Aeronautical System Center Acquisition Management Award, ACAT-I Category, Program Support, 2011
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