Bruce York
Lewisville,TX
Summary
Results-driven Management professional with15+ years of experience in Aviation operations, production management, organizational development and team building within diverse industries. Highly adept in planning, coordinating and executing successful production strategies. Track record of improving operational stability, efficiency and profitability. Strong collaborator with senior stakeholders, effectively prioritizing activities, translating business requirements into solutions and achieving defined objectives. Hardworking and reliable Aviation knowledge with strong ability in innovative processes and lean manufacturing. Offering solutions for issues. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Aerospace Parts Procurement
Just Plane Maintenance
Dallas, TX
11.2020 - 03.2025
- AOG parts locating followed by creating requisitions and purchase orders.
- Added new vendors and products into system and keyed in special shipping codes when needed.
- Ensured compliance with company policies regarding parts procurement procedures.
- Assisted in resolving discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders.
- Decreased spending, locating new suppliers by networking at industry markets, purchasing and designing cost-effective products and reviewing samples.
- RF scans used for shipping, receiving and inventory control by myself as WMS.
Production Team Leader
Smith System
Carrollton, TX
05.2017 - 08.2020
- Coordinated with internal departments to maximize operational efficiency across production and administrative areas
- Inspected incoming supplies to conform with materials specifications and quality standards
- Notified supervisors about production problems and helped identify and correct concerns
- Utilized RF to track production, shipping, receiving and inventory control. A must as team management over 24 associates.
- Led daily production meetings to coordinate team activities and address challenges.
- Trained new team members on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Monitored production processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Conducted regular safety audits to promote a safe working environment.
Supply Chain Supervisor/Buyer Manager
Aircraft Interior Services
Coppell, TX
09.2010 - 11.2014
- Implemented category-based model for strategic negotiations, cost management, supplier relationship management and sourcing, delivering on time
- Supervised completion of complex equipment storage operation, recorded staff histories and partnered with intermediary departments
- Maintained well-organized and clean stock areas to maximize productivity
- Negotiated contract terms with suppliers and analyzed services to determine cost-effectiveness
- Outpaced competitor sales through product pricing support in collaboration with sales and marketing departments
- WMS as I managed shipping, receiving and inventory control via cycle counts.
Senior Production Materials III
Gulfstream Aerospace
Dallas, TX
11.1999 - 07.2009
- Developed production procedures by evaluating workflow, devising targeted plans and creating customer order schedules aligned with available materials and resources
- Created production schedules by considering deadlines for customer orders and sales forecasting
- Effectively communicated detailed information accurately and clearly to production staff and management
- Oversaw workload versus inventory base to estimate maximum capacity and to present inefficiencies and probable risks to stakeholders
- Demonstrated optimal inventory management skills through accurate demand forecasting
- Reduced operating costs by synchronizing sales goals with production
- Utilized Corridor and AS400 to coordinate production resourcing to streamline planning, development, manufacturing and sales processes
Education
Aviation Management
Gulfstream Aerospace
Dallas, TX07.2009
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Cameron University
Lawton, OKHigh School Diploma - Automotive Mechanics1 and2, Psychology
Eisenhower Vocational Education
Lawton, OK 08.1979 - 05.1982
Skills
- Continuous improvements
- Quality assurance controls
- Process improvement strategies
- Planning and coordination
- Inventory management
- Operational improvement
- Forklift certification completed at Tarrant County Community College
Accomplishments
FAA Bronze Awards for completing numerous hours of suspected unapproved aircraft parts including parts not conforming to F.A.A Part43.
Timeline
Aerospace Parts Procurement
Just Plane Maintenance
11.2020 - 03.2025
Production Team Leader
Smith System
05.2017 - 08.2020
Supply Chain Supervisor/Buyer Manager
Aircraft Interior Services
09.2010 - 11.2014
Senior Production Materials III
Gulfstream Aerospace
11.1999 - 07.2009
High School Diploma - Automotive Mechanics1 and2, Psychology
Eisenhower Vocational Education
08.1979 - 05.1982
Aviation Management
Gulfstream Aerospace
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Cameron University