Production Manager
Ecocoast Contracting LLC
Total years of experience :17 years, 9 Months
Responsibilities
Led a multinational team and supervised all day-to-day jobs related to production, construction support and asset maintenance, ensuring achievement of predefined objectives.
Analyzed work order position and priorities, formulated production schedules, planned and managed material flows, assuring completion of projects meeting agreed milestones, deadlines, budgets and quality standards.
Facilitated reduction in manufacturing defects and rework by establishing robust quality control standards and inspection processes.
Identified inefficiencies in production process and material stowage, and implemented improvement measures, including development of new production methods, redesigning workflows and streamlining material flows, leading to improved productivity.
Developed and implemented an inventory management policy to maintain necessary stock levels needed to maintain optimal production levels.
Led execution of several capital expenditure projects for improving facilities which contributed to improved operational and production capabilities.
Coordinated with the shipping department for international shipments, ensuring on time availability of complete and accurate shipping documents meeting requirements of customs authorities.
Provided regular feedback to project stakeholders on work status and progress, including expected date of completion.
Highlights
Increased the on time delivery performance against orders by 46% and decreased response time to newly received orders by standardizing product design and eliminating inefficiencies in the manufacturing process.
Established quality control standards and inspection procedures which reduced defects and reworks by 37%
Implemented an employee safety program to reduce workplace injuries.
Projects
Project Links - fabrication and erection of 2000 m of silt curtains to protect the private beach of the hotel Client: Jumeirah Beach Hotel Dubai Value: AED 950, 000
The UAE Drones for Good Award 2015 (https://www.dronesforgood.ae/) - constructed floating platforms to support obstacles for the drone competition Client: UAE Government Value: AED 500, 000
Responsibilities
Planned and monitored material movements assuring flow of materials aligned to production schedules, ensuring shop loading as per plan to achieve agreed deadline and benchmark efficiencies.
Assessed material stocks against planned consumption and prepared material requisitions for stock replenishment to maintain inventories as per norms.
Reviewed purchase orders before issue for compliance with specifications and performed quality control of all incoming materials, ensuring accuracy in quantity and quality as per orders.
Developed quality control standards for production processes and ensured consistent adherence across the production cycle.
Managed interdepartmental interfaces with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, inventory control and supply chain, convened meetings to discuss and resolve conflicts and issues to meet production deadlines.
Provided periodic feedback to stakeholders on project status, progress and areas of concern for initiating action programs to maintain the project schedule.
Project
Sheet metal fabrication - foundations, furniture and electrical cabinets - for CVN 78, the US Navy’s latest aircraft carrier, and SSN 787 and 788 submarines Value: USD 912 million
Highlights
Improved planning and scheduling efficiency, and improved performance of on time completion of work packages by 38%
Introduced a coding and cataloguing system for structure parts and assemblies, leading to improved efficiencies of material procurement and manufacturing.
Implemented process improvements leading to reduction in manufacturing costs
Significantly reduced the number of delinquent orders by completing 72% backlogs of jobs held up due to material, manufacturing or engineering issues.
Responsibilities
Designed ship structure components and systems and modified existing deigns using 3D CAD software and graphic tools for developing/improving products and enabling manufacturing operations.
Coordinated with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, materials and planning groups on issues related to design criteria, including ease of manufacture, availability of materials and contractual specifications.
Gathered and analyzed information, performed calculations and produced original rough layouts and sketches for presenting design proposals to customers.
Conducted quality assurance reviews of engineering drawings and SAP work packages before release to fabrication.
Participated in resolving production issues raised by manufacturing shops, as well as design and manufacturing discrepancies identified by internal and external customers.
Project
CVN 78 Aircraft Carrier Design - Participated in the project for the design of a new aircraft carrier for the United States Navy requiring the creation of a 3D product model and all AutoCAD drawings for construction of the ship. Prepared AutoCAD construction and arrangement drawings, and placed component representations in the 3D model, ensuring compliance with specifications and codes Value: USD 7.2 billion
Responsibilities
Installed electrical components and systems critical to aircraft launch and recovery, weapons systems and power distribution systems on board aircraft carriers, and electrical/electronic equipment for vessel steering and ballast control on Virginia class submarines.
Ensured that all jobs were executed adhering to NAVSEA drawings, standard drawings, arrangement drawings and ship specification, and were completed on time under allotted budget hours.
Guided, instructed and trained junior personnel on executing various project tasks and activities.
Led a 6-person team at the HVAC manufacturing company and supervised various jobs - installation of lighting systems, refrigeration controls and power distribution systems;
Oversaw the scheduling and executing maintenance of the power distribution system
Coordinated the installation of manufacturing machinery.
Operated and performed routine electrical and mechanical maintenance on ship's self defense weapons systems, missile guidance computer systems, radar systems, computer control systems, and power supply systems.
Troubleshot faults and casualties, repaired, and restored equipment to operational state.
Trained and supervised junior personnel to develop knowledge of assigned systems and reliability in the performance of their duties.
Worked with minimal supervision and met high-priority deadlines with increased attention to detail.
Developed the interpersonal skills of working with various people of different backgrounds and ethnicities to complete tasks and duties.
Demonstrated the flexibility required to ensure that roles, responsibilities, duties, and assignments were fulfilled and completed to the highest standards.
Bachelor Degree - Business Management emphasis in Technology Management - Saint Leo University, Langley Air Force Base, VA 2014 3.67 G.P.A. Cum Laude
Associate Degree - Electrical Engineering Technology - Thomas Nelson Community College, Hampton, VA 2010 3.23 G.P.A.
Marine Designer Certificate - The Apprentice School, Newport News, VA 2010 3.42 G.P.A