Operations Manager – Valor Steel

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1976571

MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS & QUALITY LEADER | AEROSPACE, DEFENSE & FABRICATION

Core Expertise

• Manufacturing operations leadership across aerospace, defense, and heavy fabrication facilities.
• Quality systems and compliance: AS9100, ISO 9001, PPAP/APQP, AS9102, FAI oversight.
• Precision inspection and metrology: CMM operation, GD&T, SPC, dimensional control.
• Lean manufacturing practitioner driving 5S, Kanban, continuous improvement, and waste reduction.
• Team development and safety culture focused on mentoring, accountability, and regulatory compliance.

Project Background

• Managed end-to-end plant operations including production scheduling, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination.
• Oversaw steel fabrication and machining processes including plasma, laser, punching, beam and angle lines.
• Led quality programs delivering FAI, PPAP, inspection reporting, NCR resolution, and customer source inspections.
• Implemented Lean initiatives and process improvements that improved throughput and on-time delivery.
• Directed calibration and metrology programs to ensure measurement integrity and product conformity.

Key Skills

• AS9100 | ISO 9001 | PPAP/APQP | AS9102 (FAI) — quality management and regulatory compliance
• CMM | GD&T | Dimensional Inspection | Metrology — precision measurement and tolerance control
• SPC | NCR Management | Root Cause Analysis | Quality Systems — data-driven defect reduction
• Lean Manufacturing | 5S | Kanban | Continuous Improvement — process optimization and throughput gains
• Production & Plant Management | Scheduling | Budget Oversight — operations leadership and delivery
• NDT/NDI | Electrical, Hydraulic, Mechanical Systems Inspection — multi-discipline systems verification
• Safety & Compliance | OSHA | HSE programs — workplace safety and regulatory adherence
• Team Leadership | Training | Cross-functional Collaboration | Customer Relations — staff development and stakeholder engagement

Education

• Labette Community College — coursework in manufacturing technology and technical trades
• Parsons High School — secondary education with vocational emphasis

Awards & Recognition

• Six Leading Edge awards for quality, productivity, and safety — recognition from an aerospace OEM
• Certifications include Lean, 5S, CMM, Blueprint, Hoist, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Sealer, Forklift, Electrical Bond

Why Interview this Candidate?

Seasoned manufacturing and quality leader with 25+ years delivering operations excellence across aerospace, defense, and heavy fabrication. Brings hands-on inspection expertise, proven Lean implementation, and a record of building accountable teams that improve quality, throughput, and safety.