Donna Gioffre has over 30 years of experience in materials and operations management. She has worked in the aerospace and electronics industries implementing quality systems, process improvements, and project management. Her experience includes roles in supply chain management, quality management, and project leadership at companies including Honeywell Aerospace, Distek, and Chromalloy. She holds an MBA and certification in Lean Six Sigma.

1. DONNA GIOFFRE
231 Grant Avenue Unit 1, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
201-248-4909  donna.gioffre@yahoo.com
MATERIALS AND OPERATIONS MANAGER
Eliminates waste and increases productivity, creating change management through process execution and teamwork and the
application of Six Sigma and Lean tools. Skilled Project Managerwith International experience in Aerospace and electronics
industry. Intuitive leader known for credibility, integrity, mentoring, and effective communications
 Operations Management
 Quality, Lean Six Sigma
 Root Cause Corrective Action
 Project Management
 Vendor Management
 Negotiations
 Materials Management
 Supply Chain
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DISTEK, North Brunswick, NJ 2015
Supply Chain Manager
Contracted to help implement process improvements, promote team work, cost reduction and improve forecast.
 Implemented an S&OP program to help work with sales and production to forecast materials.
 Challenged the team of buyers to go out for competitive bids and ask for cost reductions .
 Worked with finance and suppliers to fix invoicing issues.
 Handled returns to suppliers on defective products from suppliers.
 Visited suppliers to understand their process and improve communications to support stocking inventory.
 Conducted ISO audits and supported the sites ISO recertification audit- successfully passed in June.
CHROMALLOY, Orangeburg, NY 2014
Quality Manager
Contracted to help the Orangeburg site to fix their processes and pass theirISO recertification.
HONEYWELL AEROSPACE, Morristown, NJ 1996-2014
Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) Engineer (2012-2014)
Implemented and created RCCA Systemfor 80 Aerospace sites in the US and International. Provided training, work
instructions,and tools for sites focus. Monitored, mentored, and partnered with Site leadership to improve on responses and
help to implement and solve issues
 Trained and mentored 11 Sites in Asia and 14 Service Repair Centers in the US.
 Increased quality and value in the eyes of our customers by partnering with Site leadership to implement quality
standards and expectations on deliverables and providing tools and training to accomplish expectations.
Supplier Development Engineer Customer Liaison (2010-2012)
Project Manager for 2 of the top 10 customers (Boeing IDS and Bombardier). Created executive level reports on supplier
performance, partnering with the customer, engineering and Program Managers. Tracked supplier progress on metrics to
quality and delivery. Monthly meetings with internal and external customers to resolve issues.
 Created PCPX projects,based on analysis, to be performed at the suppliers to improve quality and delivery. Worked
with Customers, internal and external to resolve supplier issues.
 Performed Rate readiness with new suppliers on new products to assure suppliers availability to deliver.
ISC Project Manager (2009-2011)
Led complex projects simultaneously, reporting to senior management. Majority of the projects related to supply chain growth
and supplier lead times assuring parts delivered as needed for production.
 Key member of team on initial Data Management project to manage critical data within Aerospace and SAP.
 Created communications newsletter to provide leadership project status,updates,highlights and issues.
 Planned for parts within our shop and suppliers production as part of V-Shape recovery ramp up- for new programs
 Improved Critical Parts Rate for parts with long lead time by creating buckets through supplier alliance to deliver
products weekly.

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Project Lead – ISC Malaysia Transition Team (2007-2008)
Selected to consult on Quality standards,migrating sites on SAP for Deer Valley, AZ and Malaysia transition. Teamed with
SAP consultants and site leadership, assuring compliance to ISO and FAA regulations. Trained and mentored Malaysia site on
Quality and FAA regulation, command media, aerospace standards and auditing achieving FAA and ISO certifications.
 Identified hidden factory to assure transition was smooth.
 Conducted First Article inspection on all product leaving Arizona to Malaysia
 Created Command Media for the site to follow as guidance
 Ensured project deadlines would be met by creating daily tier meetings to review quality and schedules within the cells.
Quality Manager and HOS Site Leader Honeywell Site Teterboro, NJ (2000-2007)
Leader with strong relationships with internal and external customers. Formed an alliance with on-site customer to conduct
AS9100 audits as a cross functional team. Partnering with on-site customers provided trust and great working relationships.
Project manager with a proven record to assure projects are ahead of schedule.
 Upgraded quality systemin less than 10 months to achieve AS9100 status by managing 10 teams of leaders and
mentoring and monitoring projects.
 Created FAA repair manual leading to repair facility approval and TSO certifications. generating additional business.
 Received TWIN Award (Tribute to women in Industry)in 2003 for leadership in bothAS9100 and FAA certifications.
 Led preparation on HS&E Corporate audit applying ISO 14001Standards.
 Provided training as HOS Leader (Honeywell Operating System) to over 400 employees and led various Kaizen events,
generating $1M per year in savings. Projects consisted ofredesign cells layout, Paint shop,and ergonomics.
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Site Coordinator, Military Customer Contract Support (1997-2000)
Liaison between the internal and external customers and manufacturing. Expedited critical flight shipments with manufacturing.
Managed all aftermarket contracts from quotes through contract negotiations.Partner with local Government on-site customers to
review project status and priorities contract shipments.
 Negotiated repair programs for Boeing C-17 DX rated program and developed pricing for the program.
 Reduced delays in shipping from 22% to 2% and related penalties by identifying and resolving shipping problems.
Senior Production Planner (1996-1997)
Planned materials for space programs including parts orders, scheduling and engineering changes.Developed relationships with
suppliers to solve issues as a team.
 Created a systemfacilitating traceability of parts ordered internally from other divisions.
 Established APICS Certification classes in house to provide additional education.
Consultant, ERP Systems, Multiple firms 1994-1996
HMGWORLDWIDE, Harrison, NJ Manufacturer of store displays 1992-1994
Materials Manager
Managed team of 20 in warehouse operation for customers such as Proctor and Gamble, Max Factor, and Sara Lee.
 Oversaw 3 warehouses and reduced the facility space to 1 warehouse.
 Created just in time concept with suppliers, and re-organized the warehouse footprint for easy replenishment.
 Turned scrap metal into cash and reduced footprint as part of major recycling effort for discontinued product.
ITT CORPORATE AVIONICS DIVISION, Clifton, NJ 1984-1992
Project Leader/Planner
Accountable for $7M vendor repair and maintenance contract for ALQ-172 systems.Supervised 6 Planners responding to
reorder points identified by materials management for stockand vendorlay-in of materials. Prepared weekly status reports and
records to assist repair and overhead cost control, in addition to maintaining program financials.
 Contributed information to MRP Directors to customize the systemfor logistical needs.
 Expedited repair invoices increasing part sales 35-50%
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL
Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Bachelor of Science (BS) Materials Management and Business BLOOMFIELD COLLEGE
Honeywell –Lean Expert and Green Belt Certification
Oriel STAT A METRIX- Lead Auditor Training for AS 9100 November 2015
APICS – President of NONJ Chapter 2013-2015 and 2001- 2002
APICS North East Staff – Director of Programs/Webinars 2014- Present
APICS Region 2 VP 2005-2007 and APICS Region Staff – Programs and Arrangements 2003-2007