Operations Manager Supply Chain

Scott Gregory Harris

Longmont, CO 303-***-**** *************@*****.*** https://www.Linkedin.com/in/scott-harris-61810485

A Operations Manager who embraces being neurodivergent leveraging multi-disciplinary experience and known for exceeding expectation, passionate and dedicated. Driving program and stakeholder needs with extensive engineering and manufacturing experience. Bringing operational, EHS, program, quality, production management, and sales expertise to the table. My journey spans across dynamic manufacturing environments encompassing High-Mix, Low-Volume, Low Mix, High-Volume, Prototype, and Small Batch electromechanical production. I thrive in high pressure fast-paced settings, solving complex problems with creativity and innovation, always aiming to boost operational efficiencies, cut costs, enhance quality, and sharpen market competitiveness.

I’m known for my ability to lead and influence projects by spearheading multi-organizational cross-functional teams, diving into root cause analysis, and making data-driven decisions. My knack for bridging engineering performance gaps, driving process improvements, and mastering complex programming and tooling concepts makes me a go-to leader, collaborator and mentor across Aerospace, DoD and Medical Device manufacturing.

Core Competencies

Strategic Program Management

Strategic Financial Management

NPI & Product Development

Data Driven Insights

Revenue Generation and Optimization

Process Design & Cost Reduction

Supplier Quality and Systems

Regulatory Compliance

Resource Management

Strategic Production & Project Management

Strategic Business & Supplier Development

Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Continuous Improvement Process

Lean Manufacturing & EHS

Team Leadership & Development

Risk and Mitigation Management

Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action

Production Planning and Scheduling

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Customer Centric Approach

Machining and Programming

Tooling and Fixturing Design

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sierra Space (JSG Contractor & Employee) Supplier Development Eng. Program Mgr. II Broomfield, CO 2022–Current

Managed Department of Defense and aerospace supply chain and program activities for contracts ranging from $100K to $70M transforming underperforming programs through effective resolution tactics. Recognized by Sierra Space, Raytheon and Lockheed for performance.

Achieved savings of $120K on a rocket motor project and reduced lead time by 4 months through enhanced machining methodologies.

Utilized strategic communications and collaboration to realign processes, saving $150K and improving program schedules by 15 days.

Implemented comprehensive action plans on failing programs, reporting performance improvements, cost reductions, and time savings to the Executive Leadership Team.

Realized cost savings exceeding ~$5M and delivery schedule reductions totaling over 27 months.

Primus Aerospace Plant Manager Lakewood, CO 2021–2022

Managed high-profile Department of Defense and aerospace contracts, overseeing daily engineering activities and mentoring future leaders.

Developed action plans, KPIs, and communication strategies to improve throughput and inter-departmental collaboration.

Managed high-profile defense and space contracts, overseeing daily engineering activities and mentoring future leaders.

Implemented Ghent Lean boards, SMED, 6S and Kaizen initiatives, achieving significant production and quality improvements.

Decreased cycle times by 25% on 2 product lines by introducing probing cycles that decreased inspection and load times.

Implemented a yearly machine maintenance program from 0% complete to 90% in 3 months increasing throughput.

$95,000+ in total cost savings while saving months in production time, labor, and lead times.

Trelleborg Value Stream Supervisor Louisville, CO 2018–2020

Increased production from $1.4M a month to $1.7M a month by cross-training staff, reallocating internal resources and Lean training across the organization, achieving 2-year average growth of 18% in customer order revenue.

Managed 65 teammates in high, low volume and specialized processes for aerospace, medical and general industry. Led NPI and process optimization, enhancing production efficiency by 400% for medical devices.

SMED project Improved on-time delivery and streamlined operations with automated inspection solutions and turnkey production lines. driving significant revenue increases and quality improvements.

Multisource Manufacturing Manufacturing Engineering Manager Lafayette, CO 2011 – 2017

Designed complex manufacturing solutions for navigated surgical instruments and aerospace components. Developed advanced manufacturing engineering solutions, implemented Lean, driving innovation, cost reductions and productivity gains.

Optimized and maintained machining schedule and strategical set and planning department goals and protocols to:

Increase OTD from 37% (with 500+ late WIP at a value of approximately $1.2M) to 97%+ in 14 months

Grew annual production from $1.5M to $5M and increased LAR (Lot Acceptance Rates) from 65% to 97%+

Advanced Machining Business Development Engineer, Project Manager Longmont, CO 2010 – 2011

Increased client base by 15% and 1.2M in sales. Performed estimations and engineering solutions for prototypes and low run aerospace flight parts. Penetrate high-end aerospace, Department of Defense and photonics manufacturing firms.

Advised on DFM, DFA, and DFQ development for manufacturing and engineering excellence services to improve company’s hold on key clients in complicated, high-value markets to decrease costs and increase market share

Longmont Machining Production Manager, Sales Engineering Manager Longmont, CO 2008 – 2010

Increased profit margins by 27% in 15 months by improving OTD from 67% to 100%.

Promoted by owner to manage four production teams. Increased throughput, OTD, profitability, and performance by implementing lean processes and advanced manufacturing concepts.

Expanded market share and created business strategy with aerospace, medical, and arms industries, ultimately driving business growth by 40%.

Spearheaded Business Development and Sales Engineering to feed increased production efficiency, and reduced cost.

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

St. Vrain Manufacturing CNC Machinist Longmont, CO 2007 – 2008

Dietrich Standard CNC Machinist Niwot, CO 2007 – 2008

Tangent Manufacturing/Manufacturing Solutions Owner, Sales Lead Longmont, CO 2003 – 2005

PTA Corp Tooling Manager Niwot, CO 1999 – 2003

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Methodologies and Systems: Kanban, Kaizen Events, Fishbone Diagram, 5 Whys, 8D Root Cause Analysis, 5S, 6S, Takt Time, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 8 Wastes, TWI, One-piece Flow, Qualtrax, Single-Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) (Syteline, JDE, Oracle)

Technical Tools & Programming: Solidworks, BobCad, G-Code, M-code, Mastercam, Microsoft Office Suite

Manufacturing & Operations: Sales & Operations Execution (SO&E), Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), Mechanical Computer Aided Manufacturing (MCAM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), Performance Qualification (PQ), JIT

Quality Management Skills: ISO 2001:2008, ISO AS9100 rev B, ISO 13485:2003 (Lead Auditor), DFQ (Design for Quality)

EDUCATION

Santa Ana Community College California Apprenticeship Tool and Die Program

Cerritos College Engineering and Design Coursework

Dale Carnegie Management Training Coursework

Mountain States Supervisor and Management Coursework

PMI Program Management Coursework – Studying for PMP Certificate

NOCOM Green Belt Coursework – Completing Coarse Work

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