Marco A. Aceves
Fort Wayne
Summary
Detail-oriented technical professional with 20 years in the U.S. Marine Corps and four years in manufacturing leadership. Managed over 350 employees to enhance quality processes, enforce safety standards, and achieve operational excellence. Dedicated to driving performance improvements and fostering team collaboration.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Manager (Swim Spa and Hot Tub Manufacturing)
Master Spas
Fort Wayne
07.2018 - Current
- Managed and led over 350 employees within the Swim Spa and Hot Tub manufacturing facility.
- Collaborated with the quality department in leading diverse teams through process and product improvement initiatives.
- Collaborated with production scheduler and Director of Operations on planning, resource allocations, personnel relations, and workplace safety initiatives.
- Communicated and set daily, weekly, and monthly manufacturing expectations with leadership, area managers and employees.
- Communicated all quality control information as set forth by the quality control department to all relevant manufacturing departments.
- Directed full transfer of operations between manufacturing facilities in partnership with senior leadership.
- Implemented safety policies, enhancing security and compliance within manufacturing environment.
Aircraft Power Plants Maintenance Manager (Quality Assurance Inspector, Department Planning)
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron-14
Cherry Point
04.2015 - 07.2018
- Managed, lead, and mentored over 80 employees within the aircraft engine production facility.
- Directly managed all production, manufacturing and distribution of aircraft engine assets to meet business requirements and customer needs for world-wide operations.
- Enforced Quality Control procedures, followed all Quality Assurance and Safety Audit procedures, and verified the accurate completion of all audits.
- Enforced industrial safety methods and emergency procedures for hazardous materials and support equipment while ensuring proper quality controls during maintenance operations.
- Planned and scheduled workflow, inventory and equipment control, problem solving, assessed employee performance, and reported using various computer software utilities.
- Actively maintained professional relationships with customers allowing on-aircraft field repairs saving more than 160 million dollars in complete engine repairs.
- Supervised and managed the procurement process of engine materials and assets saving more than three million dollars in research, development, and procurement costs and increasing productivity by 18 percent.
- Delivered technical training to employees, enhancing their skills and knowledge in aircraft power plant maintenance.
- Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC
Aircraft Engine Manager, Aviation Logistics Department
2D Marine Aircraft Wing
Cherry Point
01.2013 - 03.2015
- Briefed higher leadership on ongoing operations and objectives, ensuring clear communication of critical information.
- Prepared and submitted the Aviation Logistics Department’s daily Aircraft Condition Reports to the director of 2d Marine Aircraft Wing and provided recommendations to increase capabilities.
- Analyzed daily aircraft reports to identify trends and actionable issues impacting aircraft and engine readiness.
- Coordinated with external maintenance and logistics agencies to secure necessary support, facilitating smooth delivery processes in line with established metrics.
- Collaborated with external engine managers to efficiently track and position aircraft and aircraft engine assets across several countries for world-wide operations.
- Traveled to external maintenance sites to address and support aircraft readiness.
- Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC
Aircraft Engine Repair and Engine Test Cell Facilities Supervisor/Quality Assurance Representative
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron-14
Cherry Point
03.2007 - 01.2013
- Established a new engine test system program by creating operating procedures and quality assurance administrative requirements which guaranteed the safety of personnel and the timeliness of production.
- Trained 20+ employees as Quality Assurance Inspectors and certified Engine Test Cell Operators, enhancing team capability and operational readiness.
- Collaborated with Naval Air Systems Command to review and develop a technical publication for a new Jet Engine Test Instrumentation system, ensuring compliance and usability.
- Coordinated with Naval Air Systems Command on preparation and installation of a new Jet Engine Test Instrumentation system, facilitating improved testing processes.
- Managed and performed over 100 quality assurance audits on over 80 production work facilities while also assisting with third party audits.
- Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics, Aviation Safety
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL02-2017
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course -
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC05-2008
Aviation Quality Assurance Course -
Naval Air Station Whidbey Island
Whidbey Island, WA06-2006
Skills
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Problem solving strategies
- Leadership skills
- Lean principles
- Problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Production scheduling
- Training and development
- Verbal and written communication
- Training development
- Time management
- Written communication
Certification
- USMC Certified Aviation Quality Assurance Representative, 2006
- USMC Certified Defense Joint Oil Analysis Operator (Physical Properties Testing), 2011
Timeline
Production Manager (Swim Spa and Hot Tub Manufacturing)
Master Spas
07.2018 - Current
Aircraft Power Plants Maintenance Manager (Quality Assurance Inspector, Department Planning)
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron-14
04.2015 - 07.2018
Aircraft Engine Manager, Aviation Logistics Department
2D Marine Aircraft Wing
01.2013 - 03.2015
Aircraft Engine Repair and Engine Test Cell Facilities Supervisor/Quality Assurance Representative
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron-14
03.2007 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics, Aviation Safety
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course -
Coastal Carolina Community College
Aviation Quality Assurance Course -
Naval Air Station Whidbey Island