Paul Gates
Lean Business Operations Integrated Logistics Manager @Sikorsky
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WORK HISTORY
Lean Business Operations Integrated Logistics Manager @Sikorsky
Lean Transformation:* Six Sigma Black Belt.* Site coordinator, Operating Excellence (OE) program.* Certified lean event leader/instructor.* Primary liaison, AS9100D/ISO 9001 audits. Achievements:* Lead site to corporate Gold certification in 2005, and all subsequent re-certifications.* 0 findings for 12 years facilitating division & ISO audits; recipient, corporate recognition for outstanding support of AS9100 audits.* Cited as “best in class” for procedure reengineering into interactive electronic workflows.Business Operations:* Financial/contract management to P&L\'s:* Revenue & budgets:>$150M revenue,$10M operating budget; 10 yr planning.* Sourcing: 40 primary suppliers / 3K PO\'s (annually)>$30M; site rep for UTC supplier pricing standardization.* Staffing: With HR, headcount requirements planning; rep, corporate Best Available Talent committee.* Executing: Obtaining capital & overseeing completion of capital upgrades (e.g, boardroom upgrades, establishment of lab spaces).Achievements:* 15% YOY revenue & margin growth; 12% annual indirect & 10% COPBQ reduction (20••••13).* Overhead rate held at/below projected rate (10 years).* Chaired Cost Reduction Committee; eliminated $650K/yr warehouse.* Manage $300K training budget for 150+ employees.Commercial Integrated Logistics Project Lead:* Coordinated logistics of aircraft mods/repairs.* Established growth profiles for 16 service centers.* Audited data transfer for adherence to international trade regulations. Achievements:* Simultaneously managed 2 international (Africa & Trinidad) S-76D aircraft upgrades.* Supervised aftermarket organizations (warranty, help desk, graphics, IT, library & purchasing).Customer Relationship:* Administer satisfaction & engagement surveys; coordinate improvement activities.Achievements:* Site employee engagement>industry standards since 2005.* Established peer recognition program; division rep, LM Next Gen Awards Committee.
EDUCATION
Sacred Heart University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance, General
Fairfield University
Bachelor's degree, English (major) / Communications (minor)
SKILLS
ABOUT PAUL GATES
My career sits at the intersection of 3 P’s: people, processes & productivity. My…
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