Experience

Envision Technology, LLC

• Defense & Space
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Operations

  • Jan 2023 - Present



L3Harris Technologies

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director Of Operations

  • Mar 2019 - Jan 2023

  Responsible for facilitating new product introduction of ENVG-B, an advanced electro-optical night vision/thermal imager. Activities included preparing and obtaining approval for capital expenditures, hiring and training manufacturing staff, overseeing completion of manufacturing process development, procurement and fabrication of special tooling and test equipment and planning upcoming production schedule in MRP system. Following completion of this transition to production (June 2020) I managed a supply chain risk reduction project, diversifying procurement of injection-molded plastic parts from one supplier to four suppliers. Activities in this project included leading a cross-functional team comprised of engineering, supplier quality and supply chain (without direct authority), scheduling and sequencing of activities, ensuring disposition of non-conforming material and keeping senior management informed of project progress and potential supply risks. Show less

• Operations Manager

  • Feb 2017 - Mar 2019

  Responsible for all aspects of Operations for 10 production lines. Oversaw staff of assemblers, technicians and subordinate leaders in the assembly of electro-optical devices for the defense industry. Worked to maximize On Time Delivery (OTD) by working cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Quality and Engineering to detect and eliminate yield and throughput issues. Conducted long range planning (12-18 months) and ensured manufacturing capability was established to meet existing and projected backlog. Ensured level-loading of material requirements and planned for increases or decreases in production capacity as necessary. Provided input on financial forecasting and ensure execution to plan once established. Determined proper staffing levels, created staffing plans and monitored metrics related to staff performance. Ultimately responsible for all aspects of production line output and performance. Show less

• Production Manager

  • Apr 2015 - Feb 2017

  Responsible for all aspects of transformation of raw materials to finished goods and shipment to customers. Lead cross-functional team of Operations, Engineering, Materials and Quality staff to ensure production goals and financial commitments are met. Responsible to monitor metrics and data and for generation of required reports to executive management. Responsible to supervise production staff in the execution of assigned tasks, emphasizing adherence to process, procedures and quality standards. Responsible for proper training of employees and continuous monitoring of adherence to expected cycle times and throughput requirements. Responsible for creating and updating delivery schedule and production plan; utilize BOMs, lead times and production capacity to quote and schedule new orders. Maintain accurate inventory of all materials, minimizing on-hand inventory while simultaneously ensuring that sufficient materials are provided for manufacturing activities. Responsible to maintain accountability of equipment used in production process, ensuring calibration when required and implementation of preventive maintenance schedules. Responsible to ensure production environment remains safe, functional and for adherence to all applicable laws and regulations. Responsible to complete other tasks as assigned. Show less

• Quality Engineer

  • Aug 2012 - Apr 2015

  Establish key characteristic and performance metrics, provide process capability analysis, and develop processes to promote timely feedback and corrective/ preventive actions for existing and newly transitioning products; collect, analyze, and review actions with production or development teams as the Quality Assurance representative covering one or more product lines; perform DOE, FMEA, and Gage R&R analysis; Support and interface with manufacturing and engineering personnel to establish process controls and product test requirements, monitor product performance, perform product failure analysis as warranted and implement effective corrective action in a timely manner; lead failure analysis and corrective action efforts; review and validate production test equipment; review and approve all work instructions, redlines, Engineering Change Orders (ECO), and route sheets for all assigned product lines. Determine and perform necessary inspections/tests as part of ECO validation prior to approval; participate in training and coaching of Inspection personnel in the technical performance of their duties. Show less



United States Marine Corps

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Supply Officer, 5th Marine Regiment

  • Apr 2012 - Aug 2012

  Responsible for advising the Regimental Commander on all matters related to supply and fiscal accountability. Created budgets for Regiment and two deployed subordinate battalions for FY2013. Supported four subordinate units in arriving at solutions to supply related problems. Created and managed unit credit card program, reviewed, approved and liquidated travel claims and oversaw procurement of day to day operating supplies.

• Supply Officer, 3d Battalion, 5th Marines

  • Oct 2009 - Apr 2012

  Served as the officer in charge of the battalion supply section, with primary duties of advising the commanding officer on all matters pertaining to supply and finance. Supervised between 8 and 13 Marines in the daily execution of their duties, including performing performance evaluations and ensuring continual training and growth of subordinate personnel. Areas of responsibility included management of annual budget between $1.3M and $2.5M, which entailed oversight, approval and closure of all travel vouchers related to official travel, procurement of day to day operating supplies and fuel and purchase of repair parts for both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Oversaw unit MRP system for requisitioning of required parts and supplies. Responsible for maintaining accountability of more than 10,000 pieces of equipment valued >$42M (20,000 pieces of equipment valued >$170M while deployed to Afghanistan). Oversaw quarterly reconciliation of inventory accounts and conducted causative investigation into variances discovered. Responsible for proper warehousing of government property and personal effects. Show less

• Student

  • Jul 2008 - Oct 2009

  Commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in July 2008 and reported to The Basic School in October 2008. Initially served in Mike Company, supporting training evolutions for other students, before being assigned to Bravo Company 2-09. Student at The Basic School for basic officer and provisional rifle platoon commander training until July 2009. Graduated in top third and selected for Ground Supply Officer MOS. Completed Ground Supply Officer Course at Camp Johnson, North Carolina from July to October 2009. Show less