Jesse Merrill

About Jesse Merrill

Material and Logistics Manager with 12 years of experience in the manufacturing industry in both high-volume production and customized single item development parts and products. Adaptable to changing priorities, objectives and conditions. Leads by example, developing personnel capability though coaching and mentoring. Committed to customer satisfaction with a focus on continuous improvement in process and results. 24-year U.S. Air Force Senior Non-Commissioned Officer with direct experience in weapons systems, loading, maintenance and repair on multiple aircraft and ground platforms. Previous Top-Secret SCI Clearance.Specialties: Mechanical aptitude, MRP systems, problem solving, supply chain management, purchasing, cost reduction, quality assurance, management/supervision, equipment tracking, hazardous materials handling, team building and process improvement.

Experience

1. Materials and Logistics Manager

   TURBOCAM International

   Feb 2025 — Present · Barrington, NH, US

   Responsible for leading and managing a diverse team of 9 employees across 6 distinct specialties to ensure efficient operations, cost reduction, and adherence to customer specifications.Shipping and Receiving:• Manage all incoming raw materials, tooling, parts, and supplies required for operations.• Ensure efficient management of raw and customer-supplied materials.• Oversee inventory control of packing materials, finished and semi-finished goods.• Coordinate shipping processes for parts, calibration equipment, machine parts, and tooling to customers and suppliers.Tooling Management:• Maintain over 1500 different endmills and lathe cutting inserts to meet production needs.• Stock tool kits for 45 specific mill operations to ensure readiness and efficiency.• Reduce tooling costs by bulk purchasing and ensuring alignment with production schedules.• Repurpose old tools to create new ones, and recycle used carbide to reduce waste and costs.Business Unit Purchasing:• Oversee the creation and management of purchase orders to support manufacturing and operations requirements.• Ensure timely procurement of all materials and equipment necessary for production.Part Marking, Cleaning, and Deburring:• Ensure that all parts are cleaned, marked, and deburred according to customer specifications.• Monitor processes for compliance and quality.Balance:• Ensure that all parts meet the required balancing specifications as per customer requirements.Safety:• Serve as the Chairman of the Business Unit (TINC) Safety Committee, setting annual safety goals and facilitating monthly safety meetings.• Track and address safety concerns, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.• Ensure that team members complete monthly safety check sheets and training requirements.• Review company near misses and incidents to implement prevention actions for the business unit.• Actively participate as a member of the Turbocam Corporate Safety Committee

Education

• Kennett High School

  Diploma

• Community College of the Air Force

  AAS, Aircraft Armament Systems

• Northwest Florida State College

  AAS, Industrial Management

• Liberty University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Project Management

Skills

• Manufacturing
• Operational Planning
• Microsoft Office
• Troubleshooting
• Outdoor Recreation
• Supervisory Skills
• Top Secret
• Force Protection
• Cultural Diversity
• Security Clearance
• Volunteer Leadership
• Aviation
• Volunteer Management
• Training
• Testing
• Six Sigma
• Continuous Improvement
• Decision Making Skills
• Program Management
• Aircraft
• Volunteering
• Management
• Team Building
• System Maintenance
• First Responder
• Organizational Leadership
• Systems Engineering
• Process Improvement
• Leadership
• Information Assurance
• Command
• Quality Assurance
• Event Management
• Mechanical Aptitude
• System Testing
• Firefighting
• Aerospace
• Military Operations
• Supervisory Experience
• Mechanical Testing