Project Manager Management
Resume:
James W. Kappus
x16oeo@r.postjobfree.com
Summary:
• Effective oral/ written communication skills
• Analytical: innovative problem solver
• Plan/ execute complex projects
• Hands-on management/ training style
• Well organized/ attention to detail
• Strong work ethic/ positive attitude/ fast learner
• Proven leadership for multi-task operations
• Financial responsibility for multi-million dollar projects
• Sixteen years management responsibility for DOD contracts
• Knowledgeable in various contract vehicles, proposal process, and IPT structure
• Six sigma specialist certificate
• Raytheon 6 sigma expert training completed, not certified
• Secret security clearance through Belcan Tech Svcs.
Education/ Certificates/ Training:
• M.S. in Management, Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN
• B.S. in Management, Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN
• Associates Degree, Indiana Vocational College, Kokomo, IN
• Entrepreneurial Leadership
• Certified Acquisition Professional
• Membership of Defense Acquisition Corps
• IS09000 Lead Assessor Coursework Completion
• American Society of Quality Control: Quality Auditor course work completed.
• Quality Assurance Certificate: QA Systems, Aerospace and Mechanical
• American Society for Quality-Certified Quality Auditor
• Raytheon 6 Sigma Specialist
Management Training:
• Internal Management Controls; Personnel Management; Interpersonal Communication; Labor Relations; Fundamentals of Executive Management; Principles in Self-Management; Management for Contracting Spvr’s; Executive Training; Government Contract Law; NASA Management Guidelines; EEO Education for Managers; Employee Development / Training; Project Management Training
Quality Training:
• IS09000 Quality Auditor; Quality Systems; IQUE / PROCAS Auditing Systems; Quality Fundamentals; MIL-STD-105 Statistics; Cost of Quality; IS09000 Lead Assessor; TQM Facilitator; Machine Shop Practices; Nondestructive Testing; Measuring Techniques; Calibration System Requirements; Statistical Sampling; Contract Property Management; Research & Material Development; QA Material Process I & 11; Drawing and Dimensional Tolerance; Basic Metallurgy; Metal Surface Treatment; QA Metals; Ultrasonic Evaluation; DCMC/NASA
Experience:
Rolls -Royce, Indianapolis, IN Jul 11 – Present
MRPc-Production Planning & Control
• Plan, prepare, issue, and control production schedules.
• Coordinate with material requirements to ensure controlled flow to meet production requirements.
• Advise project team of status of work in progress and material availability.
• Identify potential production problems to ensure personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provide as needed
Rolls-Royce, Indianapolis, IN Jun 09 – Apr 11
Manufacturing Engineer- Purchasing
• Interfaced with design engineering.
• Influenced commodity strategies and sourcing decisions.
• Ensured methods of manufacturing for new components are developed to meet quality, cost, delivery, and performance requirements.
• Validated supplier’s method of manufacturing and capability.
• Educated and coached suppliers in the application of specifications and Quality requirements.
• Managed non-conformance process ensuring effective problem resolutions.
• Lead, trained, and coached suppliers in applying problem resolution process and non-conformance management.
Phalanx Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems, CA Jul 08 – Apr 09
Project Manager
• Responsible and directly accountable for management and performance of all Integrated Product Team (IPT) activities and processes required to fulfill their respective quality, cost and schedule requirements/commitments for all hardware end items for both the production readiness and production phases of the program.
• Manage the customer interface with the respective RMS/ SAS Program Office.
Rolls-Royce, Indianapolis, IN Jun 06 – Jun 08
Manufacturing Engineer-Purchasing
• Interfaced with design engineering.
• Influenced commodity strategies and sourcing decisions.
• Ensured methods of manufacturing for new components are developed to meet quality, cost, delivery, and performance requirements.
• Validated supplier’s method of manufacturing and capability.
• Educated and coached suppliers in the application of specifications and Quality requirements.
• Managed non-conformance process ensuring effective problem resolutions.
• Lead, trained, and coached suppliers in applying problem resolution process and non-conformance management.
Raytheon Technical Services, IN Jun 04 – Jun 06
Senior Quality Control Engineer
• Managed the quality control function for Stout Field Firefinder.
• Developed and implemented methods and procedures for inspecting and evaluating products.
• Participated with site Management in the development of quality procedures and new methods to improve quality.
• Recommended and evaluated corrective actions where necessary.
• Monitors COPQ (Cost of Poor Quality) and provide recommendations to the site managers.
Raytheon Technical Services Co. Aug 01 – Jun 04
Project Manager-Materials
• Developed and executed Acquisition Strategies.
• Coordinates with Project Manager, Lead Engineer, and Quality Engineer on Deviations and Change Notices
• Knowledgeable of supply chain and related systems, material procurement, MRP, material receiving, estimating, and finance.
• Reviewed statements of work for completeness and conformance to program requirements.
Defense Contract Management Command, IN 1982 – 1999
Ft, Benjamin Harrison / Allison Engine Jul 94 – Jan 99
Chief, Contracts Operations
• Excellent ability to interpret contracts, specifications, drawings, and statement of work.
• Deep understanding of most manufacturing processes and associated problems.
• Experienced in Contract Management as it applies to Contract Administration, Quality,
• Production and Engineering requirements.
• Management of Budgets.
• Develop and Implement plans for accomplishing organizational goals.
Operations Support Branch Indianapolis, IN Aug 91 – Jun 94
Chief
• Planned and directed a staff responsible for providing support in technical and engineering areas.
• Analyzed, evaluated, and adjusted programs based on data analysis.
• Made initial reviews and analysis on new policies and programs to determine the overall effect on the Division.
• Furnished technical guidance and assistance to the senior level managers at various Agencies.
• Established the methodology and techniques for implementing new requirements.
Adjunct Faculty Member:
Part-time instructor in Associate, Undergraduate and Graduate Business Programs for Indiana Wesleyan University
Certified to teach courses in:
• Management and Leadership
• Leadership for Quality Service
• Principles of Executive Self-Management
• Strategic Planning
• Management of the Total Enterprise
• Data Collection and Analysis
• Analysis and Decision Making
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