Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Interests
Timeline
CORE COMPETENCIES
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Alex Sauers

Burnsville

Summary

Dedicated and results-oriented manufacturing professional with 8+ years of aerospace production experience, including 2+ years in leadership roles as a Group Lead. Proven ability to supervise production teams, drive operational efficiency, maintain strict quality standards, and ensure compliance with aerospace regulations. Skilled in workforce management, employee development, process improvement, safety leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. Seeking to leverage leadership experience into an Aerospace Supervisor position.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Group Lead – Aerospace Manufacturing

Collins Aerospace
Burnsville, MN
03.2024 - Current
  • Lead a team of 20–30 aerospace assemblers and technicians in the production of aircraft components and assemblies.
  • Monitor workflow, assign tasks, and provide technical guidance to team members.
  • Train and mentor new employees on safety procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.
  • Partner with engineering, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams to resolve production issues and minimize downtime.
  • Conduct daily shift meetings to communicate priorities, production goals, and safety expectations.
  • Support AS9100 and customer audits by maintaining accurate production records and compliance documentation.
  • Recognized for leadership excellence and consistently achieving on-time delivery targets.

Mechanical Assembler

Collins Aerospace
Burnsville, MN
01.2018 - 03.2024
  • Assembled aircraft components according to engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Assisted supervisors with training new employees and coordinating daily workflow.
  • Identified process improvements that reduced assembly errors and increased productivity.
  • Maintained a strong safety record while working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Burnsville High School

Skills

  • SAP ERP
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Production Scheduling
  • Quality Documentation & Audits
  • Blueprint & Technical Drawing Interpretation

Accomplishments

  • Led production teams that achieved 90+ % MPS attainment for several months.
  • 90% reduction in Aged WIP to under 10%.

Interests

Fishing

Mechanic

Traveling

Timeline

Group Lead – Aerospace Manufacturing

Collins Aerospace
03.2024 - Current

Mechanical Assembler

Collins Aerospace
01.2018 - 03.2024

High School Diploma -

Burnsville High School

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Production Supervision
  • Team Leadership & Coaching
  • Aerospace Manufacturing
  • AS9100 Quality Standards
  • Workforce Planning
  • Inventory & Material Coordination
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Production Scheduling
Alex Sauers