Ryan Lewis

• Phone: +44 7911 123456
• Email: ryan.lewis@email.com
• Location: London, UK
• LinkedIn: ryan-lewis-ordnance

Summary

Six years of experience directing and overseeing tactical weapons systems and ordnance specialists within high-stakes operational environments. Successfully led teams in maintaining 99.8% operational readiness for critical armaments, ensuring compliance with strict safety protocols and regulatory standards.

Proficient in advanced weapons maintenance, inventory management, and personnel development, consistently achieving departmental objectives for equipment uptime and team proficiency in complex scenarios.

Experience

Senior Weapons Systems Supervisor, British Ordnance Group -- London, UK

Mar 2020 – present

• Supervised a team of 15 weapons specialists, directly overseeing the maintenance, repair, and calibration of diverse ordnance systems, including small arms, artillery, and guided missile platforms.

• Implemented new preventative maintenance schedules, reducing equipment downtime by 15% and increasing operational readiness to 99.9% across assigned assets.

• Managed inventory and logistics for over £5M in weapons and ammunition, ensuring 100% accountability and adherence to NATO stock numbering conventions.

• Led daily operational briefings and debriefings, fostering a culture of safety and precision that resulted in zero safety incidents over three consecutive years.

Ordnance Team Leader, Defence Logistics Agency UK (DLA-UK) -- Andover, UK

Sept 2017 – Feb 2020

• Directed a 10-member team in the inspection, storage, and deployment of various munitions, achieving target deployment times 98% of the time during readiness exercises.

• Trained and mentored junior ordnance technicians, enhancing team capabilities in diagnostics and corrective maintenance procedures, leading to a 20% increase in first-time fix rates.

• Coordinated with supply chain management to optimise stock levels, reducing excess inventory by 10% while maintaining critical readiness levels.

• Authored and updated standard operating procedures (SOPs) for hazardous materials handling and storage, improving compliance and safety metrics.

Weapons Technician, Royal Artillery Support Command -- Tidworth, UK

Aug 2015 – Aug 2017

• Performed routine and complex maintenance on a range of artillery systems, including L118 Light Gun and AS90 self-propelled howitzers.

• Diagnosed and rectified faults in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic weapon components, contributing to consistent operational readiness.

• Participated in field exercises, providing immediate technical support and ensuring rapid return to service for critical weapons systems.

• Maintained accurate service records and equipment logs in accordance with military standards.

Education

University of Central Lancashire, BEng (Hons) in Defence Systems Engineering -- Preston, UK

Sept 2012 – July 2015

Skills

Technical Proficiency: Weapons Systems Maintenance, Ordnance Handling & Storage, Ballistics, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Principles, Diagnostics & Troubleshooting, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Electrical Systems, Mechanical Systems, Quality Assurance

Leadership & Management: Team Leadership, Operational Planning, Performance Management, Training & Development, Safety Management Systems, Inventory Control, Logistics Coordination, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Assessment

Software & Tools: SAP ERP (Logistics Modules), Microsoft Office Suite, CAD Software (Basic), Defence-specific Maintenance Management Systems

Certifications: Hazardous Materials Handling Certification, Advanced Weapons Systems Maintenance Certificate, First Aid & CPR