Steven M. Reist
ads2s7@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Diverse background includes responsibility for management of activities and personnel, training, performance evaluation, scheduling and delegation of tasks
Highly effective leadership and team/employee development and motivation leading to increased loyalty, commitment to quality, positive morale and successful fulfillment of goals or quotas to meet company or customer requirements
Valued for integrity a positive attitude, can-do belief, and dependable results regardless of obstacles, consistently “going the extra mile”
Exceptional customer and employee relations, problem solving and conflict resolution skills, using solid analytical/critical thinking skills, proactive solutions
Experience and knowledge of production operations, including identifying and implementing more efficient procedures and precision assembly skills
Excels in every task, am an exceptionally quick learner, with unique adaptability
Highly valued for superior results regardless of the task or challenge, flexibility and demonstrated respect for authority and co-workers
Quickly learn new skills, master, adapt to change and meet new responsibilities
Outstanding dedication and loyalty, exhibits self-accountability and a sense of ownership with a company, seeking methods to improve product, service and profits
21 years of experience in Aviation with 2 + years of Leadership experience in Aviation, Experience with Quality / Logistics rules in aviation manufacturing, Demonstrated effective communication skills on different levels, structured system of working and the ability to deal with complex information, Experience as a member and a leader
CAREER HISTORY
SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS Wichita, Kansas
First Level Production Manager September 2018 – Present
Promoted to Production Manager after continuously showing the ability to lead a team and inspire optimal work
Promote safety awareness with a safety topic daily
Successfully reduced the need of over 400 hours of overtime per week down to 8 hours of overtime without any work travelling out of the improved areas
Increase productivity and decrease quality notifications through collaboration and inspiring the team
Manage shop using the Business Metrics (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Team)
Underwing Mechanic September 2012 to February 2017/June 2018 – September 2018
Installing right and left skins on the struts
Installing the drain tubes
Multiple jobs 777 strut
Multiple jobs C-series Pylon
Capacity Planner/Production Control 737 NG/MAX Programs January 2018 – June 2018
Report Capacity Constraints that may hinder production
Provide methodologies to overcome those constraints
Measure and monitor production plans and track Inventory
Team Leader C-SERIES Pylon February 2017 – January 2018
Assigned and assisted in daily job assignments
Monitor vendor status on procured parts and identify and communicate shortages
Assist the 1st line Manager in determining over-time requirement
Understand and communicate Quality, Cost and Delivery Business Metrics
Temporary Assignment Manager 777 Strut January 2016 - June 2016
Staffed the lines on second shift
Monitored and kept hours worked and accomplished
Completed necessary documentation at the end of shift
HAWKER BEECHCRAFT Wichita, Kansas
Line Support July 1998 – July 2012
Perform a wide range of tasks in support of various assembly lines from major to small
parts assembly
Frequently follow incomplete parts up to two stages down the lines to complete open tasks and ensure parts can be sold to the inspector
Successfully recaptured 177 hours and brought line back on schedule in one week in a joint effort with one other co-worker
Provided innovative problem solving and positive motivation to improve crew morale and efficiency and increase productivity and lower costs by striving for higher productivity levels
Solved rework issues by fabricating parts necessary to provide quality rework’
Consistently received Above Average overall ratings on Performance Reviews and awards for outstanding performance and attitude
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
U.S. ARMY 1986 - 1989
MULTI-CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR/MECHANIC
Achieved the rank of E-5 in uniquely rapid time, within two years compared to the average four to five years generally seen
Supervised and trained subordinates and evaluated performance
Developed work schedules and assigned tasks
Solved technical and operational problems and resolve employee conflicts/issues
Worked on all military vehicles, mainly track vehicles
EDUCATION & TRAINING
HIGH SCHOOL GED Diploma
AM-TECH SCHOOL, Electronic Technician Course (8 months/ 4.0 GPA)
12 Week Manager Course – WATC through Spirit
Training/Certifications:
● Crane Operator Permit ● Aerial Lifts ● Proper Precision Flush (1097) Rivet Installation
Military Training:
● Primary Leadership Development Course (Grade: 92%)
● Electronics ● Digital Group Multiplexing ● Mobile Subscriber Equipment