Joshua Delacruz
Santa Clarita
Summary
Dynamic logistics leader with extensive experience at Lockheed Martin, driving cost reduction initiatives and optimizing supplier management. Proven track record in KPI tracking and cross-functional leadership, enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring on-time delivery. Adept at building relationships and implementing strategic logistics solutions to support complex production lines.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Logistics Manager
Lockheed Martin
Palmdale
06.2020 - Current
- Responsible for the Logistics Department of Lockheed Martin, Palmdale. Including several satellite sites in Helendale, Rosamond, and the Air Force Research Laboratory.
- Lead a team of over 75 employees that supports shipping, receiving, manufacturing planning, tooling, crate engineering, and the central warehouse.
- Support F-35, F-16, U-2, C-130, and F-22 global sustainment and production lines.
- Launch pilot programs for cost reduction and new product launches, then scale to site-wide implementation, and check and adjust.
- Leverage relationships (internal and external) between production operations, engineering, and logistics to ensure quality, on-time delivery of products.
- Manage the 3PL company relationship.
- Create and monitor KPI metrics to track performance, and implement boardwalks.
Technical Subcontract Manager/Senior Procurement Engineer
Lockheed Martin
Palmdale
06.2017 - 05.2020
- Management of 100+ vendors and outside processing houses, including machine shops, sheet metal shops, molding, forming, wire shops, and rubber/polymer production.
- Risk assessment.
- Capacity, capability, and consistency analysis of vendor personnel, management, quality, and planning.
- Root cause corrective action review and audit.
- Engineering review prior to manufacturing or production release.
- Redline blueprints and work instructions to improve product output for the vendor.
Production and Logistics Manager
Textron ATAC
Point Mugu
09.2013 - 03.2017
- Managed overall maintenance and logistics for West Coast operations of ATAC.
- SMS management and review.
- Reviewing blueprints and OEM documents for updates and deficiencies.
- Oversight of quality assurance personnel and rework of the GOP.
- Detachment planning and coordination with MRO services.
- Coordinated with new suppliers, assessed capabilities, reviewed quotes, and verified the quality of work/materials.
- As required, I performed routine, scheduled, and depot-level maintenance on all aircraft parts and components.
- Record keeping and database entry of maintenance actions.
Lead Maintenance and Logistics Analyst
Booz Allen Hamilton
Shahbaz
02.2012 - 07.2013
- Bare base setup, logistics, maintenance, staffing, security.
- Logistic coordination with host nation for delivery of essential supplies via C-130, convey and security escort
- Inspected the maintenance and logistics procedures of the Pakistan Air Force and created reports of the inspection findings.
- Created schedules and ensured SOP compliance for over 20 maintenance analysts.
- Conducted over 100 inspections per month on logistics and maintenance personnel who maintain F-16 aircraft.
F-16 Crew Chief
US Air Force / USAF Reserves
03.2007 - 02.2012
- Repaired and maintained 26 F-16 aircraft and support equipment valued at $988M to support USAF operations
- Performed routine, scheduled, and depot level maintenance on all aircraft parts and components
- Hand selected to train new personnel in the maintenance and repair of F-16 fighter jets (2 years)
- Performed aircraft towing, servicing, inspections (to determine airworthiness), and launch / recovery operations
- Coordinated supply requisitions and ordering / logistics
Education
BS - Aerospace and Aviation
Everglades University
01.2021
Center of Leadership Excellence (CLE) -
Lockheed Martin
01.2018
Aviation Academy -
Airborne Tactical Advantage Company
Newport News, VA10.2013
A&P License #3766494 -
Baker School of Aeronautics
01.2013
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance School -
USAF, Sheppard AFB
TX01.2007
Aircraft Maintenance School (OJT) -
USAF, Luke AFB
AZ01.2007
Skills
- Logistics strategy
- Supplier management
- Inventory optimization
- KPI tracking
- Cost reduction
- Project management
- Problem solving
- Relationship building
- Cross-functional leadership
- ERP proficiency
A P License
3766494
Final Secret Clearance
True
Timeline
Regional Logistics Manager
Lockheed Martin
06.2020 - Current
Technical Subcontract Manager/Senior Procurement Engineer
Lockheed Martin
06.2017 - 05.2020
Production and Logistics Manager
Textron ATAC
09.2013 - 03.2017
Lead Maintenance and Logistics Analyst
Booz Allen Hamilton
02.2012 - 07.2013
F-16 Crew Chief
US Air Force / USAF Reserves
03.2007 - 02.2012
BS - Aerospace and Aviation
Everglades University
Center of Leadership Excellence (CLE) -
Lockheed Martin
Aviation Academy -
Airborne Tactical Advantage Company
A&P License #3766494 -
Baker School of Aeronautics
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance School -
USAF, Sheppard AFB
Aircraft Maintenance School (OJT) -
USAF, Luke AFB