Joshua Ray Ogletree

About Joshua Ray Ogletree

Operations & Quality Assurance Leader with 20 years of proven expertise in building world-class teams, driving operational excellence, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives across complex, high-stakes environments. My Background: U.S. Navy Operations Supervisor managing 32-person teams. Quality Assurance Director overseeing 372 QA specialists across personnel. Facilities Manager administering $3.5M budgets. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (certified July 2025). What I Do: Lead cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results—18% error reduction, 15% downtime reduction, 12% efficiency gains. Build performance-driven cultures through training, mentoring, and accountability. Design & optimize processes for safety, compliance, and peak operational performance. How I Work: Remote-first mindset with flexibility for hybrid, regional, or on-site roles. I excel when managing teams across multiple locations, translating strategy into action, and solving complex operational problems. Industries & Roles: Manufacturing, Pharma, Logistics, Supply Chain, Facilities Management, Defense Contracting. Ideal titles: Operations Manager, QA Director, Continuous Improvement Manager, Plant Manager. Looking for: Leadership roles ($100k+) where I can drive operations, improve quality, and develop high-performing teams. Available March 2026.

Experience

1. Operations Manager - Mid-atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (Marmc)

   US Navy

   Jun 2023 — Present · Norfolk, VA, US

   Lead a 32-member technical team responsible for coordinating and executing maintenance and overhaul operations that ensure fleet readiness across multiple naval vessels- Lead and manage a diverse team, overseeing day-to-day operations, including production scheduling, preventive maintenance, and repair coordination, ensuring the timely and efficient completion of mission-critical tasks- Spearhead process optimization initiatives by conducting workflow analysis, implementing digital tracking tools for parts and materials, and establishing standardized procedures, achieving a 15% reduction in unplanned downtime and a 12% increase in overall productivity- Design and deliver training programs to enhance staff development, focusing on technical proficiency, performance evaluation, and leadership skills, significantly strengthening team accountability and competency- Foster a safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with military standards and federal regulations to guarantee a safe, efficient, and compliant working environment- Act as the primary liaison between command leadership and maintenance departments, aligning strategic objectives with actionable operational outcomes, and facilitating clear communication between all levels of personnel- Lead continuous improvement efforts, identifying opportunities to streamline maintenance delivery, improve equipment reliability, and optimize resource allocation to enhance operational efficiency- Forecast and manage inventory needs, collaborating with procurement teams to ensure the timely delivery of materials for mission-critical maintenance operations.Focus: Multi-site operations, team leadership, training program development, preventive maintenance management, cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement, and building a performance-based culture.

Education

• Gateway Community College

  Business Administration and Management, General

  2015 — 2018

• Naval Nuclear Power School

  Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician

  2006 — 2008

Skills

• Military Operations
• Management
• Team Building
• Force Protection
• U.s. Department of Defense
• Nuclear
• Military Training
• Military Experience
• Security Clearance
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Program Management
• Preventive Maintenance
• Training
• Command
• Military
• Veterans
• Real Estate License
• Navy
• Public Speaking
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Word
• Operational Planning
• Leadership
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Defense
• Time Management
• Real Estate Transactions
• Dod
• National Security
• Microsoft Office
• Sales