Daniel Curran

Salem, MA *****

aduutf@r.postjobfree.com

+1-978-***-****

Experienced manufacturing professional with responsibilities including program management, mechanical engineering, purchasing, contracts and commodity management, inventory control, logistics and project management. Possesses strong leadership, team building and communication skills. Excelsat developing strong internal and external relationships to drive continuous improvement, zero defects, and total quality. Has strong knowledge of business systems and processes used in manufacturing environments, including manufacturing execution, product data management, RFID, Kan/Ban and Supply Chain.

Work Experience

Program Manager - Sustainment

MAINSAIL Group, Inc. - Hanscom AFB, MA

December 2020 to Present

• Provide support to the Force Protection (HBU) Division, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies and practices of systems acquisition and contracts management, as defined in DoDI 5000.02 and 5000.75, as well as knowledge of roles and relationships within the DoD and the Air Force.

• Using qualitative and quantitative techniques, gather, analyze, and measure the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of acquisition programs.

• Assess what programs are within schedule and cost baselines, recommend viable solutions to problems and the pursuit of alternative courses of action.

• Effectively communicate orally and in writing, providing quality acquisition and program documentation

(briefings, documents, plans, etc.).

• Plan, research, analyze and assess system acquisition in terms of development, production and deployment of weapons systems and associated equipment; formulate plans and recommend effective strategies in meeting cost, schedule and performance objectives.

• Support and develop acquisition reports, including statutory and regulatory reports.

• Support program management reviews, senior level meeting/reviews and Integrated Master Plan reviews.

• Develop various briefings/schedules of program status and acquisition tasks to senior management.

• Support implementation and execution of Agile software development processes in concert with Government and Prime contractors.

Manufacturing Operations Analyst

GE Aviation - Lynn, MA

March 2019 to October 2019

(Term Contract)

• For the Military Systems Operations of GE Aviation, supported new product Introduction, KFX - Korean program with responsibility for researching all questions about F414 jet engines and pertinent topics related to customer and partner inquiries.

• Strategic advisor to the operations business leadership, planned budget and worked across the organization to ensure delivery of projects and services to the business. Technology Buyer

Terrafugia Company - Woburn, MA

August 2018 to January 2019

• Reported to CFO with responsibility for setting up all accounts online and placing all orders for materials including production and MRO online.

• Collaborated with business to understand IT requirements and priorities. Supply Chain Specialist

Ultra Electronics Herley - Woburn, MA

March 2018 to August 2018

(Term Contract)

A designer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art electronic assemblies and systems, Ultra is a critical supplier to the U.S. government, large defense prime contractors, and international customers.

• Communicated business needs with appropriate IT solution center to gain alignment between business needs and technical capabilities.

Supply Chain Manager

Worthington Industries - Boston, MA

January 2007 to December 2017

Worthington Industries is a global, diversified, metals manufacturing company based in Columbus, OH. Worthington purchased James Russell Engineering in 2014. JRE manufactures cryogenic vessels for liquid nitrogen (LIN), liquid argon (LAR), liquid oxygen (LOX) and liquid natural gas (LNG).

• Gathered high-level business requirements and defined scope during initial discovery by conducting meetings / interviews and facilitating large group / cross-functional sessions with partners.

• Maintained over 50 supplier relationships driving quarterly improvements in delivery performance, quality, and pricing by utilizing supplier liaison meetings.

• Responsible for purchasing entire bill of materials for Cryogenic vessels with sales prices exceeding

$1M.

• Directed both direct and indirect spend for Boston, MA location exceeding $7 million annually.

• Performed supplier site visits to determine capabilities, drive supplier on time delivery and quality performance.

• Implemented new ERP system, JD Edwards, to drive efficiencies, controls and total quality. Various Consulting Assignments, Boston, MA June 2006 to January 2007 Assignments included the entire business process from bill of material management through finished goods shipments.

Foster-Miller - U.S.-based military / DoD contractor / robotics manufacturer

• Led procurement for prototype Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) build #1. James Russell Engineering - Cryogenic storage equipment

• Company realized improvements in on-time delivery through supplier conferences/on site meetings to develop a better understanding of the relationships between customer/supplier.

• Reinforced importance of partnerships for complete customer satisfaction and total quality. This ultimately resulted in a full-time position.

Harris Acoustic - sonar equipment primarily for U.S. and other military ships Purchasing Manager

L-3 Communications - Concord, MA

February 2000 to May 2006

L-3 Communications is a $9 billion defense contractor for such customers as Lockheed, Raytheon, and Harris.

• Key team member responsible for directing the procurement function for a division which grew from

$8 million to $30 million over five years.

• Worked closely with site department heads to meet budgetary objectives.

• Monitored and minimized all excess inventory.

• Built and maintained partnerships with the company's largest suppliers, including composite materials, custom aluminum extruded shapes, and castings.

• Negotiated annual purchases totaling over $10 million with 300 suppliers.

• Managed raw material stocks to consistently ensure On-Time Manufacturing.

• Reduced purchase price through negotiations and productive relationships with key suppliers to eliminate waste.

• Increased stability and availability by negotiating multi-year contracts with key raw material suppliers.

• Directed project management for the outsourcing of the upgrade of a $30 million antenna with MIT Haystack Observatory.

• Steering committee member to specify and procure a new ERP system. Director of Materials

Micrion Corporation - Peabody, MA

July 1985 to January 2000

An established Semiconductor / Ion Beam equipment / Microscopy manufacturer which grew from zero to $80 million in revenue during tenure (#41 of 800 employees).

• Promoted to this position with ultimate responsibility for entire supply chain management, including purchasing, production planning, production control, inventory control, and shipping and receiving.

• Reported directly to the Vice President, Manufacturing, reviewed costs with the Chief Financial Officer.

• Managed cost reduction programs.

• Procured goods and services for 20 machine builds, with 7,000 parts per system.

• Developed a 25-point plan for lead time reduction.

• Oversaw an inventory valued at $6.8 million.

• Progressed through Materials Supervisor and Materials Manager positions. Manufacturing Manager, Electron Beam

Varian Semiconductor - Gloucester, MA

June 1983 to June 1985

• Reduction of internal process time for a purchase requisition and purchase order.

• Achieved success through meetings with the sales and engineering departments.

• Defined and released orders to the factory in a timely manner.

• Supply chain departments gained efficiency via ERP, MRP, planning and tracking technologies. Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Merrimack College - North Andover, MA

1983

Skills

• Management

• PowerPoint

• Microsoft Office

• VMS

• ASK ManMan

• Cognos

• WDS

• Visual

• JD Edwards

• Oracle

• ERP Systems

• Program Management

• Supply Chain

• Product Management

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