Supply Chain Program Manager

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ANDREW SOLARI

Professional Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Program Manager with over 15 years of leadership experience spanning supply chain operations, logistics, and defense program management. Adept at orchestrating complex, multi-million- dollar initiatives, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and driving strategic alignment with organizational goals. Proven expertise in lean methodologies, integrated planning, risk management, and technical oversight— all underpinned by hands-on experience in DoD environments and active U.S. Secret Clearance. EXPERIENCE

Senior Manufacturing Operations Supervisor Raytheon Andover, MA 8/2024 – Present

Program Leadership: Spearhead integrated manufacturing and supply chain programs that support advanced defense applications, ensuring cross-departmental and supplier alignment.

Process Optimization: Design and implement streamlined workflows and risk management strategies that reduce bottlenecks and deliver significant cost savings.

Team & Budget Management: Oversee daily operations of unionized teams while managing budgets and resource allocations in line with strategic program objectives.

Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance data-driven decision-making and ensure compliance with defense and corporate standards. Area Manager Amazon Logistics Hooksett, NH 9/2019 – 8/2024

Large-Scale Operations: Directed logistics programs overseeing the daily delivery of over 60,000 packages, leveraging integrated master planning to meet rigorous service-level agreements.

Lean Program Management: Managed multi-million-dollar initiatives that earned top regional performance through continuous process improvement and lean management practices.

Regulatory Compliance: Developed and enforced training and safety protocols—adapting swiftly to evolving OSHA and CDC guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cross-Functional Coordination: Engaged effectively with diverse teams and external partners to resolve operational challenges and drive key performance improvements. Captain, Logistics Officer U.S. Army National Guard Camp Nett, Niantic, CT 08/2005 – Present

Asset & Program Management: Directed logistics and program functions for operations managing over

$40M in assets, ensuring operational readiness for international defense and humanitarian missions.

Team Leadership: Led a cross-functional team of 137 personnel, developing and executing contingency plans that sustained 24/7 operational readiness.

Federal Collaboration: Coordinated with federal agencies—including the CDC and DPS—to execute large-scale missions, reinforcing adherence to DoD and federal regulations.

Process Standardization: Developed and implemented standard operating procedures (SOPs) that improved operational efficiency and mitigated risk across complex supply chain functions. EDUCATION

Logistics Management Master of Business Administration University of New Hampshire Durham NH 2025 History Bachelor of Art Degree Central Connecticut State University New Britain CT 2014 Honors: Dean’s List

CERTIFICATIONS

Security Clearance : Level : Secret U.S. Department Of Defense 2005 HAZMAT DOT Certification U.S. Department of Transportation 2020 Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Six Sigma Global Institute 2021 PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Michael Tu, Major U.S. Army / Senior Quality Manager at Pratt and Whitney, 860-***-****, Roger Staley, Operations Manager at Anheuser-Busch, 603-***-****, ************@*****.*** John Wilder, Sr Air Worthiness Engineer at Oasis Systems, 781-***-****, ****.*.******@*******.*** John Blanchette, Sr Principal System Engineer at BAE Systems, 860-***-****, ****.**********@**********.*** Christina D’Amico, Operations manager, Amazon, 831-***-****, *********.**********@*****.*** VOLUNTEER

● Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Lifetime Member 2013 – Current Post Chaplin

● 102nd INF Regiment Association Life Member 2021

● Association of the U.S. Army Lifetime Member 2016 Summary

At Optronics Program Managers capt ure, design, testing, and manufacturing electro optical systems for law enforcement military customer base leading edge are responsible for integrated budgets, scope, risk, schedules, quality, and resource management while driving direct technical oversight and cross-functional team leadership, nurturing customer interfaces and strategic relationships as they develop proposals, master plans, and risk management frameworks; managing technology-intense product life-cycle development—from early concept through stage-gate execution and transitioning integrated navigation and electro-optical hardware—demands a proactive, systematic approach in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments where a Bachelor’s degree (preferably with an engineering background and ten years of experience in Capture and Program Management) or a Master’s with seven years of relevant expertise is typical, along with demonstrated ability in ITAR, DoD acquisition, contracting, earned value management, and systems engineering practices, complemented by strong communication, negotiation, collaborative problem solving, conflict management, and the capacity to influence without authority; additional desired qualifications include existing Program Management Certification (e.g., PMP), familiarity with laser, imaging, night vision, reconnaissance, surveillance, and targeting systems, travel up to 15%, and active DoD Secret clearance, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions—all while shouldering other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Company.

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