Experience

Knight's Armament Company

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Master Scheduler

  • Mar 2023 - Present

• Manufacturing Coordinator

  • Sep 2021 - Mar 2023

  • Evaluate configurations for all sellable builds to determine immediate production possibilities• Identify current production shortages, provide root cause analysis and corrective action to maintain production goals• Evaluate production needs and determine priority levels for several departments• Provide directive to Production Control, Production Manager, General Manager, and other key team members on immediate and future manufacturing requirements• Create and maintain build schedule in alignment with company financial goals• Deliver progress and production reports to upper management and key staff members• Evaluate lead times and determine potential delivery schedule for future contractual programs• Coordinate with Sales, Inventory, Quality Assurance, Purchasing and other departments to improve processes and decrease gaps in production Show less

• Production Engineering Supervisor

  • Feb 2020 - Sep 2021

  • Oversee Engineering Department Help Desk system and disseminate work instructions.• Oversee Project Data Management (PDM) systems including work-flows.• Provide assistance with Engineering Change Notification (ECN), Engineering Initial Release (EIR) , and Product Information Sheet (PIS) documentation processes, and authorize as appropriate.• Assists in Engineering Management Initial Approval and Final Approval.• Oversee the creation of costings and routings using ERP (SAGE / MAS 500) software.• Develop and update work instructions to validate concepts and coordinate testing. • Lead design review meetings, assuring that products meet the overall design objectives and are producible, have safety flaws and are sellable. • Train others in processes and procedures as required.• Coordinate processes and streamline operations. Show less

• Engineering Process Technician

  • Aug 2018 - Aug 2020

  • Write departmental work instructions, procedures, and forms for ISO conformance. Perform audits of processes and recommend practical and tangible improvements to improve quality and reduce both time and scrap. Follow processes through a complete cycle and document the entire procedure in detail.• Perform costings and build routings. • Assist in the creation and release of drawings pertaining to Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and Engineering Initial Releases (EIRs), moreover, printing and delivering engineering drawings to approved department and personnel as required.• Assist internal customers with preparation of paperwork, reports or printing needs.• Interact with Manufacturing, Engineering and Production/Material Control personnel to monitor, document, and analyze all work orders as they are being processed throughout the facility for quality and accuracy.• Provide administrative assistance to the Engineering Manager and Engineering personnel. Show less

• Purchasing Agent

  • Mar 2018 - Aug 2018

  • Solicit formal and informal quotations/requests for quotations from prospective suppliers.• Locates and arranges for purchase of goods and services necessary to support production, facilities, and machine repairs/service.• Supports identification, qualification, and selection of suppliers.• Conduct negotiation of terms, conditions, costs/prices associated with purchases.• Generates purchase orders including delivery schedules that align with production demands• Expedite open orders including coordinating problem resolution.• Track the status of all outstanding orders, updating the company’s information system as needed.• Verify vendor information for ordering purposes• Keep production and management updated on the current status of orders and shipments.• Process returns as needed.• Work with receiving department to resolve discrepancies in deliveries.• Assist Accounts Payable to resolve invoice issues and insure timely payments. Show less

• Production Control Planner II

  • Feb 2015 - Mar 2018

  • Review material deliveries and monitor the supply chain.• Create purchase requisitions and maintain work orders.• Executes WIP cycle counts.• Monitor and expedite incoming materials and material shortage/replenishment.• Monitor and maintain manufacturing build plans on an annual, monthly and daily basis• Work with the team to improve current system, functions, and daily operations to meet goals more effectively.• Monitor shipping performance to DTS and ensure movement of product from production through packaging to shipping.• Create and maintain the expected completion of each scheduled job.• Reviews the schedule and ensures the raw materials are available when needed to run.• Ensures all outside services are planned and monitored.• Consolidate demand, release and monitors placement cycle times for purchase requisitions.• Highlights critical parts which may keep operations from meeting the MPS/DTS. Show less

• Knight Vision Inventory Specialist

  • Apr 2012 - Feb 2015

  • Order, receive, package, and store all inventory items. • Pull, issue items to work orders, and deliver to designated stations for assembly. • Maintain records of product shortages, estimated availability dates and quantities required. • Create and maintain accurate records and logs for monthly / weekly status reports to management. • Create requisitions to purchase inventory items, chemicals, and other necessary supplies for Knight Vision department.• Coordinate with production control to maintain necessary stock levels that meet current and future production demands.• Process all customer and contractual orders according to contract specifications or best commercial practices • Maintain accurate log of all contractual shipments including delivery confirmation of product.• Maintain and store records and testing documentation for critical inventory items Show less

• Shipping Specialist

  • Apr 2011 - Apr 2012

  • Review customer orders and verify product accuracy • Package sales order in accordance with customer contract or using best commercial practices• Process customer orders, production shipments, and items returning to vendor. Record data such as weight, dimensions, and tracking information for record retention.• Prepare, process, and input Wide Area Work Flow documentation as required per sales contract for government invoicing.• Verify and record all serial numbers processed and provide shipment tracking information to onsite ATF Compliance Office.• Prepare, verify, and photographically document all foreign sales orders.• Provide shipment details and tracking information to necessary departments.• Properly handle, store, and ship all onsite government products and equipment in accordance with set procedures. Show less

• Inventory Specialist

  • Aug 2010 - Apr 2011

  • Receive, count, and store stock items and accurately record data• Determines method of storage, identification, and stock location based on turnover, environmental factors, and physical capacity of facility.• Compare inventory records to actual product quantities. Investigate and resolve any discrepancies.• Pull inventoried items as needed and issue to work orders or customers sales orders. • Deliver products and supplies to designated area.• Maintain records of product shortages, estimated availability dates and quantities required. • Expedite backordered items as soon available. Show less

• Production Control Expeditor

  • Nov 2008 - Aug 2010

  • Review production schedules, staff, and material availability to determine priorities and personnel requirements.• Create machine schedules and work orders to meet production demands and deadlines. • Requisition and maintain inventory of materials and supplies to meet production demands.• Calculate figures, such as labor and material and manufacturing costs to reduce production expenses when applicable.• Maintain accurate documentation associated with work orders, purchased materials and services, and traceability of serialized parts in accordance with ISO procedures and ATF regulations.• Examine documents, materials, products, and work process for completion, accuracy, and conformance to standards and specifications.• Complete status reports showing production progress, customer requirements, and material inventory for management. Show less



Aviation Facilities, Inc

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting

• Administrative Assistant

  • Aug 2007 - Oct 2008

  • Accounts payable / receivable: Process invoices applying payments / credits and communicate with customers to reconcile delinquent invoices and compile weekly accounting package for corporate office. • Inventory management: Monthly physical inventory count, track / maintain inventory for entire facility, receive incoming parts and process for QA • Receive, coordinate, and process all customer sales orders on schedule and process any required export documentation for international sales orders • Purchasing: Create purchase orders for supplies and services, communicate with suppliers for updates concerning delivery status and backorders, monitor supplier performance and report changes and concerns to management • Prepare and ship Product Evaluation packages per customer specifications • Assist Engineering by researching part eligibility for new projects, revisions, customer evaluation packages, and product labeling. Create and maintain engineering project folders and associated documentation on shared network server Show less