Nathan C. Maddox

• Developed production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders and sales forecasting.
• Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
• Coordinated material procurement efforts, ensuring on-time availability of components for uninterrupted production cycles.
• Planned and established production schedules and optimized control levels for diversified manufacturing operations.
• Developed, released and monitored daily schedules to foster on-time completion of finished products.
• Managed change requests effectively, balancing priorities while minimizing disruptions to ongoing operations.
• Created production forecasting plans utilizing Excel spreadsheet tools and input from production and management teams.
• Customized SAP production planning and detailed scheduling tools to support factory production initiatives.
• Developed comprehensive production plans to ensure timely completion of customer orders and minimize stockouts.
• Analyzed capacity constraints for optimal resource allocation, maximizing throughput while minimizing costs.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements, resulting in increased productivity levels.
• Supported new product introductions by collaborating with engineering and quality teams during prototype development stages.
• Used SAP, MAP, and to provide relevant information, evaluations, and planning data for production.
• Employed accurate forecasting to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Facilitated smooth handovers between shifts by maintaining clear communication channels and thorough documentation practices.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align production plans with customer requirements.
• Created and implemented tracking systems to monitor progress and meet deadlines.

• In-process & final inspection of major components, sub assemblies and Line Replacement Units
• Assist customers’ inspectors during their source inspection of company activities
• Interface with manufacturing, QE & procurement for corrective actions & inspection criteria
• Well-versed with SAP ERP software, Microsoft Office & PDF
• Made and submitted reports detailing finding and any actions taken
• Kept up-to-date on inspection regulations, codes, ordinances and techniques
• Determined adjustment and certification methods, formulas and measuring instruments required based on blueprints
• Documented findings and produced reports to aide management in assessing and correcting quality concerns
• Performed preliminary, in progress, hidden damage and final product inspections

Conducts visual inspection of cables, wire harnesses and PWA Boards per inspection criteria. Initiates non-conforming reports, failure analysis and interface with quality and procurement for corrective actions. Performs test compositions and completes tests according to pre-arranged procedures; documents data on Product Test Procedures and Product Test Records. Troubleshot down to the component level. Ability to perform a variety of routine tasks and demonstrate full knowledge of avionics and electrical equipment procedures, theories and concepts. Assists in the troubleshooting, component removal and replacement, testing and documentation in accordance with customer regulations when applicable, utilizing approved technical publications, maintenance standards, and approved procedures. Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information. Coordinates regularly with supervisory and engineering personnel. Observes all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Works in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices. Interpreted complex schematics, wiring diagrams, and test specifications. Troubleshot PWA Boards, LRU Boards, cable assemblies and wire harnesses for short circuits, miswired products, failed active and passive components, defective parts, and high-precision checks of voltage, current, resistance and other electrical parameters. Extensive use of milliohm Meters, Power Supplies, and Digital Multimeters.

• Collaborated with internal teams to optimize operations across materials handling, production and shipping
• Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing hands-on training and mentoring to individuals with lagging skills
• Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions

Reviewed and provided comments on the adequacy of documents and
took necessary steps to cure any deficiencies.
Provided onsite training.
Monitored children.
Prepared reports and behavior assessments.
Presented support and education.