Manufacturing Team Lead
Resume:
GREGORY ZIMMERMAN
*** ***** ****** • Burbank, CA 91504 • ***********@*****.*** • 818-***-****
Proactive Technician, Team Lead in the Aerospace Industry with experience from scheduling to the fabrication of sub-components and final top assembly units. Lean / Six Sigma principles are applied to drive Continuous Improvement and achieve results toward the goal of Operational Excellence
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Experienced in hydraulic valve fabrication, specializing in servo-driven aircraft brake control/anti-skid valves for both commercial and military programs including New Product Introduction and Development (NPI)
• Experienced in electro-mechanical assembly and functional test of aircraft hydraulic valves, pneumatic valves, centrifugal fuel pumps, wheel-speed transducers and military Spares
• Worked together with Production and Engineering during qualification and acceptance testing of New Products
• Experienced in testing units under operational conditions per Mil-Std-810 and RTCA DO-160
• Implemented Lean manufacturing/ Six Sigma principles using tools such as Kaizen events, 5S, SPC, etc., to save time, money, eliminate waste and still assure high quality in the product
• Evaluated and improved assembly processes by creating standard work using single-piece flow
• Followed production work order schedules from the planner using MRP and Oracle
• Expedited production hardware shortages and participated in process problem solving when necessary to ensure On-Time Delivery
• Established daily manufacturing priorities and monitored production output on the shop floor
• Led work-cell and production status meetings to ensure on-schedule performance at each cell
• Trained new and existing personnel using actual production processes per AS9100/ISO 9001
• Measured daily progress using Key Performance Indicators (KPI)--Safety, Quality, Productivity and Cost
• Proven self-starter, worked independently, managed multiple projects simultaneously while contributing to team success with a strong emphasis on quality
• Initiated and followed up on drawing changes with engineering to alleviate problems in NPI and production manufacturing. Made required process changes based on production failures in order to improve yield
• Working knowledge of AS9100/ ISO 9001 standards and procedures in Quality Assurance
• Certified Operator for inspection and buy-off of completed work assignments at many levels
• Working knowledge of MRB for the disposition of Non Conforming Material
• Initiated the fabrication of production tooling and fixtures. Consulted with outside vendor(s) during tool design
• Initiated, streamlined and followed to completion, the Purchase Order and Tooling Order process for materials, tools, test equipment and tooling fixtures needed to support production and NPI
• Utilized Microsoft Office Products
• Participated on the company safety committee to meet OSHA regulations
• Attended Airframe section and General section classes at North Valley Occupational Center
• Attended Glendale Community College for Leadership and Total Quality Management Certificates
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Crane Aerospace and Electronics, Hydro-Aire Division Burbank, Ca.
Team Lead, Hydraulic Valve Assembly/ Test Area Jan. 1997- Apr. 2009
• Worked with a variety of assembly tools and test equipment
• Implemented Lean/Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement methodology
• Participated and/or led Kaizen events
• Improved work cell setups with upgraded tooling and manufacturing aids
• Scheduled all WIP jobs and followed them through completion
Team Lead, Pump and Wheel Speed Transducer Area Jan. 1992 - Jan. 1997
• Worked with a variety of assembly tools and test equipment
• Analyzed manufacturing processes and created appropriate tooling fixtures to reduce time and labor costs
• Repair or replace existing tooling as required for Production needs
• Modify Production processes to improve On-Time Delivery
• Schedule all WIP jobs and follow them through completion
Hydraulic Test Technician Jun. 1983 - Jan. 1992
• Perform functional test on various electro-mechanical hydraulic and pneumatic aircraft valves using
various meters, x-y plotters, signal generators, load cells and dual-channel recorders per applicable test
procedures and blueprint requirements
Production Control Expeditor Jun. 1978 - Jun. 1983
• Pushed scheduled WIP jobs throughout the plant per the production traveler routing
• Expedited shortages throughout the plant needed for product to meet scheduled delivery date
• Made splits on production travelers to reflect shortages and/or defects requiring MRB for disposition
• Assured that all production travelers had all appropriate up-to-date work instructions and blueprints
• Expedited hardware for major contract with Raytheon and General Dynamics to manufacture missile fuel systems
Education
Notre Dame High School, Sherman Oaks, Ca.
Burbank Adult School, Burbank, Ca.
• Written Communication course
North Valley Occupational Center, Los Angeles, Ca.
• 82 Hours of instruction in Airframe and General Sections for A&P Mechanic License Preparation
Glendale Community College, Glendale, Ca.
• 20 week course in the Hy-Q principles of problem-solving, teamwork, communication and Quality Improvement
• 160 hours of intensive training in Total Quality Management, Teamwork, Leadership and communication,
Statistical Process Control, and Just-In-Time Manufacturing
• Excel 1 and 2
Certificate of Appreciation
• Outstanding support and personal commitment on the C-17 hydraulic manifold problem solving team
GREGORY ZIMMERMAN
824 Tufts Street • Burbank, CA 91504 • ***********@*****.*** • 818-***-****
Proactive Technician, Team Lead in the Aerospace Industry with experience from scheduling to the fabrication of sub-components and final top assembly units. Lean / Six Sigma principles are applied to drive Continuous Improvement and achieve results toward the goal of Operational Excellence
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Experienced in hydraulic valve fabrication, specializing in servo-driven aircraft brake control/anti-skid valves for both commercial and military programs including New Product Introduction and Development (NPI)
• Experienced in electro-mechanical assembly and functional test of aircraft hydraulic valves, pneumatic valves, centrifugal fuel pumps, wheel-speed transducers and military Spares
• Worked together with Production and Engineering during qualification and acceptance testing of New Products
• Experienced in testing units under operational conditions per Mil-Std-810 and RTCA DO-160
• Implemented Lean manufacturing/ Six Sigma principles using tools such as Kaizen events, 5S, SPC, etc., to save time, money, eliminate waste and still assure high quality in the product
• Evaluated and improved assembly processes by creating standard work using single-piece flow
• Followed production work order schedules from the planner using MRP and Oracle
• Expedited production hardware shortages and participated in process problem solving when necessary to ensure On-Time Delivery
• Established daily manufacturing priorities and monitored production output on the shop floor
• Led work-cell and production status meetings to ensure on-schedule performance at each cell
• Trained new and existing personnel using actual production processes per AS9100/ISO 9001
• Measured daily progress using Key Performance Indicators (KPI)--Safety, Quality, Productivity and Cost
• Proven self-starter, worked independently, managed multiple projects simultaneously while contributing to team success with a strong emphasis on quality
• Initiated and followed up on drawing changes with engineering to alleviate problems in NPI and production manufacturing. Made required process changes based on production failures in order to improve yield
• Working knowledge of AS9100/ ISO 9001 standards and procedures in Quality Assurance
• Certified Operator for inspection and buy-off of completed work assignments at many levels
• Working knowledge of MRB for the disposition of Non Conforming Material
• Initiated the fabrication of production tooling and fixtures. Consulted with outside vendor(s) during tool design
• Initiated, streamlined and followed to completion, the Purchase Order and Tooling Order process for materials, tools, test equipment and tooling fixtures needed to support production and NPI
• Utilized Microsoft Office Products
• Participated on the company safety committee to meet OSHA regulations
• Attended Airframe section and General section classes at North Valley Occupational Center
• Attended Glendale Community College for Leadership and Total Quality Management Certificates
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Crane Aerospace and Electronics, Hydro-Aire Division Burbank, Ca.
Team Lead, Hydraulic Valve Assembly/ Test Area Jan. 1997- Apr. 2009
• Worked with a variety of assembly tools and test equipment
• Implemented Lean/Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement methodology
• Participated and/or led Kaizen events
• Improved work cell setups with upgraded tooling and manufacturing aids
• Scheduled all WIP jobs and followed them through completion
Team Lead, Pump and Wheel Speed Transducer Area Jan. 1992 - Jan. 1997
• Worked with a variety of assembly tools and test equipment
• Analyzed manufacturing processes and created appropriate tooling fixtures to reduce time and labor costs
• Repair or replace existing tooling as required for Production needs
• Modify Production processes to improve On-Time Delivery
• Schedule all WIP jobs and follow them through completion
Hydraulic Test Technician Jun. 1983 - Jan. 1992
• Perform functional test on various electro-mechanical hydraulic and pneumatic aircraft valves using
various meters, x-y plotters, signal generators, load cells and dual-channel recorders per applicable test
procedures and blueprint requirements
Production Control Expeditor Jun. 1978 - Jun. 1983
• Pushed scheduled WIP jobs throughout the plant per the production traveler routing
• Expedited shortages throughout the plant needed for product to meet scheduled delivery date
• Made splits on production travelers to reflect shortages and/or defects requiring MRB for disposition
• Assured that all production travelers had all appropriate up-to-date work instructions and blueprints
• Expedited hardware for major contract with Raytheon and General Dynamics to manufacture missile fuel systems
Education
Notre Dame High School, Sherman Oaks, Ca.
Burbank Adult School, Burbank, Ca.
• Written Communication course
North Valley Occupational Center, Los Angeles, Ca.
• 82 Hours of instruction in Airframe and General Sections for A&P Mechanic License Preparation
Glendale Community College, Glendale, Ca.
• 20 week course in the Hy-Q principles of problem-solving, teamwork, communication and Quality Improvement
• 160 hours of intensive training in Total Quality Management, Teamwork, Leadership and communication,
Statistical Process Control, and Just-In-Time Manufacturing
• Excel 1 and 2
Certificate of Appreciation
• Outstanding support and personal commitment on the C-17 hydraulic manifold problem solving team
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