Kenneth D. Jones

North Richland Hills, TX adroor@r.postjobfree.com 940-***-****

Sr. Logistics Engineer

A Black Belt Certified Six Sigma Agent who is an accomplished, knowledgeable, and results-driven Senior Aerospace Logistics Engineer with 30 years of broad-based experience; strong mechanical and technical acumen with demonstrated proficiency in logistics engineering, manufacturing, manufacturing processes, overhaul and repair procedures, and quality. I have strong leadership skills, with a track record of developing and managing high performing teams and consistently achieving goals and objectives. I held positions of management in both union and non-union workforces. Seeking to utilize my experience and exceptional work ethic in an organization that values dedication and results.

Strengths & Expertise

Manufacturing

Safety & Quality Assurance

Troubleshooting & Technical Support

Inspections & Regulatory Compliance

Data Develop & Analysis

Illustrated Parts Breakdown

Six Sigma Tool & Processes

Repairs & Overhauls

Equipment Maintenance

Budgeting & Cost Reduction

Drawing review & approvals

Contracts & Proposals

Process Improvement

Team Leadership & Supervision

Staff Training & Development

Exceptional Customer Service

Time & Schedule Management

E VMS

Key Skills Assessment

Highly regarded for exceptional performance, time management, quality work product, and professionalism.

Logical and forward-thinking leader with strong initiative and critical thinking skills. Ability to direct and lead others to produce desired results towards a team goal.

Demonstrated accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to work well in a collaborative team environment.

Capable of handling multiple projects concurrently in high-pressure environments.

Cultural competence with experience working with diverse groups and communicating effectively at all levels; track record of success in supervision and management.

Professional Experience & Achievements

Bell Helicopter Textron Fort Worth, TX. 10/15/2020 Present

Front Line Leader ROC

I took the opportunity to go to the Repair and Overhaul Center and learn Repairs utilizing SAP (IMRO) as FLL where I eliminated aging orders and worked to improve RTAT and get back on schedule for PBL contracts for Grips which had been a fleet degrader in the small bond area. We were also able to get the department back on schedule for all small bond components and I was responsible for managing the movement of the entire department to a new area of the building during expansion while executing all other FFL responsibilities earning my 3rd exceeding expectations on my PMP. In 2021 we Delivered 259 to a plan of 352 Plus 25 more ITEMS Deliveries up almost 60% for 2021 93% Reduction of RTAT 46% Reduction of non-Value-added time on -107s 66% Reduction of non-Value-added time on -108s 42% Reduction of average days in WIP -107s 43% Reduction of average days in WIP -108s.

Bell Helicopter Textron Fort Worth, TX. 4/15/2018 Present

Front Line Leader RSC

I Started on second shift covering Fab, Etch, Blast, Tubes, Composite Details, Skins & Cores, and all processes of Tail Rotors. Moving to day shift after six months I was assigned to Department 44 Tube bending shop where I would spend the next ten months. After completing a 6S project to organize and clean up the tube shop and going from six weeks behind MRP schedule to one week I was moved to Department 4J / 6NK Detail Composites and Skin & Core clean. There I would set up and establish a weekly TAKT flow chart to improve delivery of all skin & core models and help bring in new machinery (WINDER) which would help improve the quality of the 901 buggy straps, double the output which would help get them back on schedule, and improving safety. I was also responsible for helping push the 400 skins to be routed and upgraded on the KOMO with the tool that has sat for years vastly improving the efficiency and quality of parts. After only a few months there and organizational changes I was selected to move to the Tail Rotor Cell where I now work to bring the department back on MRP schedule. We are very close to 100% layup TAKT now but still working to achieve the same level of success on delivery due to multiple parts issues (212/412 tip blocks, and 2B/3B H5 Tap issues).

Responsible for 20 employees and the complete process of all models for tails rotors both glass and metal.

I have A & B Bonders, Sand & Media Blast, Press & Autoclave Operators, Machinist, Painters and Balance.

Responsible for tracking, updating, and reporting to upper management all metrics related to PTT, VTT, Safety, first time pass rate, CAB I information on scrap and rework, 4DX, and help needed to maintain adherence to meeting weekly TAKT plus all the other standard of work for front line leaders such as radar for calibration, overtime tracking, KRONOS, all departmental communications, and all training matrix (SOJTs) utilizing QlikView and the technical training library.

Responsible for answering CARs from DCMA and internal audit findings.

Responsible for reducing DPUs, aging orders, and submitting Enovia issues to improve planning/processes.

Bell Helicopter Textron Fort Worth, TX. 6/5/2006 – 4/15/2018

Senior Logistics Engineering

Sr. Logistics Engineer for support equipment serving as lead and subject matter expert for SA/IETM/IPB.

Attend weekly meetings to monitor and address engineering changes that will impact support equipment and attend production meetings when necessary to status progress on new development SERD’s as well as sustainment on all completed and in-service SERD’s for support equipment.

Incorporate engineering change orders from released drawings then using ENOVIA, submit design change notice (DCN) files to Lakehurst NJ. As the focal for support equipment, I peer review all task prior to QA submittal and ensure first time pass rates remain above departmental goals.

Estimate hours for projects and status spreadsheets capturing all task metrics used in EVMS Data.

Attend maintenance plan reviews; VAL/VER’s on all SERD’s as required and attend annual Program Management Reviews to status all contracted activities for our customer.

Served as Asset Manager with Integrated Logistics Support Demand Planning V-22 flight test team at PAX River. Responsibilities included helping to resolve parts related issues, both repairs and spares.

Created MODs, attaining signatures, submitting to SharePoint, filing, tracking, and monitoring MOD’s to update and report back to customer with estimated delivery dates via weekly conference calls.

Responsible for coordinating movement of parts, both production and non-production thru internal Bell MRP personnel and facilities using SAP. I processed military and commercial orders at plant 8 to help clear MOPs backlog learning the wrapping and packing procedures and issuing the DD-250’s.

Identifying and utilizing the process for re-activating in-active parts and loading new parts in ENOVIA so customer spares and reworks can be inducted into SAP to generate CAMs orders accomplishing any rework as defined by engineering via FTDV or ECO. I documented the process to create how to guidelines for team training purposes.

Savannah Air Center Savannah, GA. 8/29/2005 - 6/5/2006

Interior Manager

Managed interior department including sheet metal and upholstery to deliver completions and refurbished corporate and military aircraft.

Responsible for the staffing, evaluating, training and discipline of as many as 6 supervisors and 40 team members. I was responsible for setting and maintaining departmental budgets.

Accountable for discrepancy rate and meeting customer delivery dates for many types of aircraft, primarily Bombardier, Gulfstream, and Cessna. Reviewed and improved or implemented processes for continuous improvement through all areas of operation using Six Sigma Training.

Accountable for meeting FAA requirements or approvals needed for certification issues (16g Seats, Burn Requirements). I was very knowledgeable of and responsible for paperwork processes, statement of conformities, and first article inspections 8130s and 377s. Reviewed customer specs and helped revise contracts as needed while developing the statement of work (SOW) during aircraft induction.

Updated status reports created and updated schedules for Director and V.P. of the company. Responsible for ordering departmental supplies and aircraft parts through material requisitions to meet deliveries.

Worked closely with other functional departments such as paint, maintenance, shipping/receiving, cabinet shop, planning, design, avionics and engineering. Issued quotes for bringing in additional work for installing avionics equipment and recovering soft goods.

Worked jointly with Lockheed and Gulfstream to complete two (SEMA’s) Israeli spy planes and refurbished a G-III and C-20 military aircraft.

Bell Helicopter Textron Fort Worth, TX. 10/2002 – 8/2005

Senior Logistics Engineering

Assigned integrated logistics support (ILS) engineer for the propulsion group, responsible for the air delivery system (Anti-ice), engine water wash and rinse system, ramp and nacelle conversion assembly for the V-22 aircraft.

Developed provisioning and populated all LSA database tables using military standard -1388, EOs, and FMECA’s. I integrated the task into IETM and IPB providing the creation of graphics associated to task with the aid of CADAM.

Responsible for the submittal of CDRL’s after completing new development task and/or updates to validated task via EO’s, TPDR’s, ERAC’s, and DNC’s providing the customer maintenance plans and other associated reports required to validate and verify (VAL/VER) the task.

Knowledgeable of many tools such as BEDVU to research drawings, OMS an internal tool to track status of all tasks. Maintain departmental how-to folders documenting helpful business processes. Appointed liaison focal with our customer Triad and organized and initiated meetings to status or inquire about in work issues or requirement changes with the customer after submitting technical illustrations request (TIR’s).

Ensure all technical data met appropriate ITAR classification. Assist other employees as needed with training and worked with DCMA representative on site. I attended many val/ver efforts at marine corp. air station (MCAS) New River North Carolina to val/ver data deliveries while holding a top-secret clearance.

Bombardier Aerospace Tucson, AZ. 4/1999 – 9/2002

Six Sigma Black Belt Agent / Project Coordinator Completions

I was hired as structures supervisor, promoted to plane captain overseeing all completions then moved to QA Six Sigma.

I’m proficient in the use of Six Sigma tools to improve processes through define, measure, analyze, improve, and control (DMAIC). Projects included commodities cost reduction, and improving several manufacturing, planning, and procurement processes. Responsible for reports and presentations at VP levels to update the progress on Six Sigma projects associated with operations division.

Responsible for the completions of bombardier's long-range business jet the Global Express 5000 and its departmental budget while maintaining quality, cost, and schedule. Worked with outside vendors to establish, monitor, and achieve delivery schedules.

Supervised structure modifications, interior installations, electrical installations, flight, and delivery processes.

Assisted in team recruitment, training, recognition, disciplinary action, and performance evaluations. I exercised excellent interpersonal skills while working with other functional departments such as contracts, engineering, planning, quality, and methods to meet company goals and customer expectations.

Forecast manpower, developed schedules, performed any additional time studies to reduce cost in detail build up and final installation processes.

AVCOM Technologies Mansfield, TX. 8/1998 – 4/1999

Production Supervisor / Flight controls

Established and maintained an efficient and cost-effective metal bond repair area for Flight Controls.

I oversaw the activities of 18 subordinates in all areas of repair including composites, sheet metal, and bonding. Interpret specifications, blueprints, and technical data including the research of SRM, IPC, CMM, AMM, OHM, Advisory wires, and Service Bulletins using micro-fish, CD-ROM, and intranet.

Bell Helicopter Textron Fort Worth, TX. 10/1993 – 8/1998

Assembly Supervisor/ Bonding Supervisor

I was hired as sheet metal assembler before being promoted to supervisor.

Supervised 20 bonders in a union workforce. Accountable for meeting production rates under cost, on schedule, and without compromise to quality. Responsible for an area with capital equipment in excess of 5 million dollars, these included rotor blade fabrication shops, acid etch lines, lay-up rooms, and autoclaves.

Supervised 25 sheet metal mechanics for assembly of Bell model 412 and 212 helicopter doors, cowlings, intakes, ducts, and pylons.

Worked with MRB cribs evaluating the disposition of discrepant parts. I served on a corrective action team.

I also worked on the V-22 main wing assembly at plant 6 Arlington before being promoted to supervision.

Military Experience

N/A

Education

Starting College

Technical Proficiencies & Certifications

Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft office and data base management tools.

CAMS

CADAM

SAP: ECC 6.0

Enovia: version 6

Slicwave: Version 5.2

KRONOS: version 6.3 (Timekeeping)

PDAT (Authoring tool)

Phoenix (Viewing tool)

Corel Designer (Graphics tool)

BEDVUe (Drawing Search)

IPB (Illustrated Part Breakdown)

IHS Haystack Gold (Parts, Specs and Standards search)

WebFLIS (Federal Logistics Information)

SAFE (Safe Access File Exchange

Concur (Travel reporting)

Edocs (Electronic Documents to Suppliers)

Primavera (EVMS)

WebEx (Meeting Hosting)

PeopleSoft (HR tool)

MSDS (Material Specification Data Sheets)

CARs & RCCA (DCMA Corrective action request and Correction Documents)

Six Sigma Tools

Radar CASS (calibration & audit system)

4DX

Near Miss System

Maintenance Tickets

Qlikview

Textron University

MPTS

FREEDOM

Other Skills & Tools: Use of all mechanical shop tools used in manufacturing for both sheet metal and composite structures including hot bond and autoclave. Use of all office tools used to send, retrieve, and manage information to and from both internal and external customers.

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