Manager Project

JOSE M. ALEIXO

**** ********* ***, ******, **, **019

Cell: 404-***-****, E-mail: ***********@*****.***

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OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position where I am able to apply 31 years of award winning, results-driven experience with the United States Air Force, Suniva Inc, and Draper & Associates so that I may add value to your organization

EDUCATION

• Master of Business Administration, Cameron University, Lawton OK, 2004

• Bachelor of Science Degree, Industrial Technology, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale IL, 1988

• A.S., Personnel/Human Resource Administration, Community College of the Air Force, 2000

• A.S., Aircraft Powerplant Technology, Community College of the Air Force, 1987

• Jet Engine Propulsion Systems Technical School, Chanute Air Force Base, IL, 1979

• Bilingual – Portuguese, Spanish, Italian – Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Production/Operations Supervisor, Suniva Inc. (Solar Cell Manufacturer), Norcross, GA Sep 2008 – Jun 2012

• Led team of one engineer technician, three maintenance technicians and 23 process operators through a series of manufacturing processes in the conversion of silicon wafers to low cost, high efficiency solar cells

• Assisted start-up with positioning of equipment/programs which led to the production of over 50 million cells to date while leading team to multiple production, efficiency, and quality records using lean manufacturing and SPC

• Well versed on all production and quality aspects while ensuring customer receives best product available

• Led and participated in various 5S projects throughout the plant to ensure proper organization and work flow

• Assisted warehouse personnel in packaging/receiving/shipping of cells/panels during high volume production

• Handpicked to participate in visit to furthering customer building relations at Helios, Spain; great success

• Certified Emergency Response Training – Hazardous Materials Technician – 24 hour course, Nov - 2008

Senior Consultant/Project Manager, Draper & Associates, Atlanta Housing Authority, Atlanta, GA,Jan 2007 – Aug 2008

• Headed team of quality control housing inspectors providing customer service for 6,500+ participants

• Re-engineered time to house from 35 days down to 13.5 days per family; reduction of 60 percent waiting time

• Managed over 20,000 housing inspections yearly, providing housing for foreclosed and relocated families

• Created and analyzed summary/productivity reports thus ensuring maximum use of resources in the agency

• Managed a budget of $1.1 million including salaries and a 20 vehicle fleet

• Certified Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, Housing Quality Standards Specialist

Advisor /Mentor / Coach, US Air Force; Italy, South Carolina, South Korea 2000 - 2007

• Principal advisor to the commander on matters affecting health/morale/welfare/discipline for 600+ personnel

• Evaluated quality force indicators, made recommendations to leadership on performance reports, personnel rewards/programs, promotions, disciplinary actions, and other proceedings that impact quality-of-life issues

• Led organization to one of the highest ratings of excellence during the Air Force Unit Compliance Inspection

• Leader of the pack; raised $14K, providing 263 Thanksgiving meals for needy families; additionally coordinated Angel Tree toy collection drive providing holiday gifts to 475 children

• Crisis manager; negotiated/diffused violent suicide attempt; prevented further harm; ensure medical care

• Toughest job in unit handled w/poise of a true professional; countless off-duty calls from public servants

• Lauded by supervisors as… “The very best; extremely well rounded and most actively engaged I’ve seen!”

JOSE M. ALEIXO___________________________________________________

Manager/Superintendent/Quality Assurance, US Air Force; Italy 1998 - 2000

• Chief Inspector who led elite team of 14 inspectors from 10 different specialties responsible for assessing and maintaining the highest standards in quality of aircraft, munitions and jet engine maintenance

• Identified positive and negative trends, applied analysis techniques in researching root causes and recommended corrective actions to squadron, group and wing leadership

• Provided crucial oversight on 100% one-time inspection of 43 wing assemblies, ensured meticulous management, eliminating impositions on pilot training; kept wing fully mission capable

• Intuitive: developed and implemented exhaustive checklist covering vulnerable inspection areas with great results

• Commended by supervisor as… “First rate – my go to guy …an example for all military members to emulate”

Manager/Superintendent/Propulsion Flight, US Air Force; Italy 1996 - 1998

• Focused leader; largest Cost-Per-Flying-Hour program, recalculated engine aging process; saved $2+ million

• Led 43 technician shop divided into maintenance, supply support, management and test cell elements

• Orchestrated seamless bed down of contract field team to comply with urgent action one-time exhaust nozzle retrofit; completed 5 weeks ahead of schedule saved the command $75,000

• Coordinated with headquarter engineers and local designers and constructors; spearheaded design plans of new Jet Engine Intermediate Maintenance stand-alone facility project valued at over $3.2 million

• Supervisor said … ”a proven exceptional manager, top-notch production leader; gets the job done every time”

Manager/Superintendent/Engine Historical Records, US Air Force; England 1994 - 1996

• Led team of eight people, managed program of 171 high-technology turbofan engines valued at over $560 million; monitored all aspects of engine removal/installation maintenance and maintained historical records

• Developed comprehensive 6-month forecast consisting of over 200 time change items; reduced engine groundings to zero; restructured work packages routing procedures; increased accuracy by more than 30%

• Developed $8.5 million annual engine budget allowing command to accurately forecast and allocate funds

• Orchestrated monthly 2-year forecast for F-15 engines adopted by Headquarters Europe and depot at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, to maintain the production growth due to the advent of two-level maintenance

Manager/Supervisor/Technician, US Air Force; New Jersey, England, Spain 1979 – 1994

• Supervised team of technicians in the disassembly/assembly of jet engines on most sophisticated jets of the era

• Responsible for all aspects of engine production in terms of quality, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance

• Identified logistical shortages and coordinated with item managers and higher headquarters to increase readiness

• Managed work center resources in excess of $10 million and operated a budget in excess of $18 million annually

AWARDS/RECOGNITION

• First Sergeant of the Year, 2004, 2001

• Senior Non-commissioned Officer of the Year, 1997

• Lieutenant General Leo Marquez Maintenance Award, 1993

• Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award, 1993

Key Words: Manufacturing, management, manager, supervisor, leader, production, operations, lean manufacturing, 5S, product, processes, equipment, programs, efficiency, productivity, quality assurance, quality control, reports, summary, inspections, warehouse, receiving, packaging, shipping, storage, supply, aviation, maintenance, jet engine, historical records, logistics, assembly, testing, disassembly, personnel, performance.

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