Process Improvement Engineer
Resume:
Francisco O. Licea Jr. ************@*********.***
***** ********** ***. •Bakersfield, CA 93314 • (H) 661-***-**** • (C) 661-***-****
OBJECTIVE
Career of 25 years of managerial and leadership experience in government and commercial industries seeking a position in Process Improvement Engineer. Experience in both Program Office and Manufacturing environments provide me with a unique insight on program performance, continuous process improvement and identification of and reduction of non-value added costs. Extensive experience in Project Management in the areas of risk assessment, planning and scheduling, performance metrics, and analytical problem solving. Managed day to day operations of 245 employees. B.S. in Industrial Management Engineering and a Certificate in Project Management.
STRENGTHS/CORE COMPETENCIES
• Project Management
• Risk Assessment
• Manpower Planning
• Strategic/Tactical Planning
• Strong Communication
• Subcontract Coordination
• Proactive leadership
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Proposal Development
• Lean Implementation/5S
• Trend Projection
• Mentoring/Training
• Cost/Schedule Integration
• Team Building
• Performance Metrics
• Critical Path Analysis
• Proficient in Spanish
• Proficient in Scheduling Tools
CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Production Manager:
Increased daily production output by an average of 12.5% through Lean initiatives
Restructured organization for 2 shifts to remove Temp labor and OT, a savings of $5,100 per week
Reduced production supplies by 50% totaling a monthly savings of $4,000
Reduced packaging material costs by $1,030 per month through Lean initiatives
Reduced product rework from 6.5% to 2.2% per month through Lean initiative
Reduced the safety infractions by 33% through additional training and incentives
Increased production rates by 25% through process improvements and streamlines
Reduced inventory levels by 55% through storeroom process efficiencies and weekly inventory count
Reduced production rework from 12% to 4% through facility improvements and modifications
Management Analyst:
Developed performance metric standards for government programs providing data visibility
Developed and monitored the Lean Implementation schedule and database, the on time completion of the Lean initiatives saved $700,000 the 1st year
Integrated the cost and schedule with resource loading for government program, increased management visibility for manpower planning and estimating
Program Management
Identified redundant testing efforts resulting in savings of over $200,000 for the test program
Streamlined the schedule updating and reporting process, accelerating the reporting process by 1 ½ days
Developed the MPS standards and procedures providing visibility of manpower loading for staffing
Developed the scheduling templates and analysis reports for the division
Successfully passed major program BMR and IBR audits for cost and schedule integration
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Production Manager, Bolthouse Farms, Bakersfield, CA 2007-2009
Managed the Day to Day 2 shift Operation of the Cello Plant (245 personnel). Developed and managed the department budgets of $600k per monthAnalyzed daily plant performance by KPIs and trend metrics. Co-leader on Lean Implementation Team for plantManaged inventory levels for packaging materials and production supplies. Responsible for all personnel training and career development.Directed the Plant Safety
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Management Analyst IV , BAE Systems, Flight Systems Division, Mojave, CA 2006-2007
Division Lead Program Analyst on Manufacturing and Engineering performance. Developed and maintained the Integrated Master Schedule for all government programs. Key member on the Lean Implementation Team. Trained and mentored personnel on project management. Supported all division proposals. Customer Liaison for scheduling.
Program Management Analyst Senior Staff, Lockheed Martin Space Sys. Div., Sunnyvale, CA 2004-2006
Coordinated and analyzed weekly program performance of a $4.5 billion government contract. Maintained the Integrated Master Schedule for the program. Reviewed and monitored risk/opportunities as a member of the Risk Assessment Team. Developed and maintained the System Engineering Master ScheduleDeveloped and maintained the Subsystem schedules. Monitored Subcontractor progress. Provided daily direction to subordinates.
Program Control Lead, Pratt & Whitney Space Propulsion, San Jose, CA 2003-2004
Established the Program Planning Department for the division. Developed the policies and procedures for the new department. Implemented the Manpower Planning System (MPS) for the division. Integrated the cost and schedule data bases for performance measurement. Developed and maintained Integrated Master Schedules and overseen all Subsystem Schedules. Coordinated the implementation of all process improvement initiatives
Program Planning Manager, Space Systems/Loral, Palo Alto, CA 1992-2003
Managed the Program Planning personnel in both government and commercial satellite programs. Standardized scheduling methodology for the departmentOverseen the Integrated Master Schedules and Subsystem schedulesCoordinated the monthly Company Master Schedule and the Critical Resource Facilities. Provided weekly trends, metrics, risk assessments. Trained personnel in government requirements and project management.
Senior Program Planner/Proposal Analyst, Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Sunnyvale, CA 1983-1992
Developed, maintained and monitored the Integrated Master schedules and Subsystem schedules for government programs. Reported project performance, critical path analysis, and risk assessments on a weekly bases. Operated the Life Cycle Cost Model (CASA) for program cost projections for the division. Developed and maintained all proposal schedules for the division. Trained and mentored personnel in project management.
Production Manager, ZECO Inc., San Jose, CA 1983
Managed all Operations personnel in procurement, manufacturing, assembly, and testing. Achieved all production goals and deliveries. Developed all manufacturing policies and procedures. Developed safety plan and polices. Re-designed the manufacturing and storeroom facility layouts. Managed all R & D projects.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Management Engineering, San Jose State University, 1982
Certificate in Project Management, University of California at Santa Cruz, 1987
Excellent References Available on Request
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