Anthony Stallbaumer
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Senior operations supervisor with a record of leading production teams, coordinating schedules, and improving safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost outcomes. Brings hands-on experience with KPI management, value stream improvement, and continuous improvement events that support customer demand and stable output.
Overview
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Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Operations Supervisor
GE Aerospace
Castle Hayne, NC
06.2025 - Current
- Lead BLISK department which includes lines for GE9X, GENx, LEAP-X and Passport, which are the most powerful and fuel-efficient aircraft engines designed and manufactured. The machine operators and inspectors I oversee are key stakeholders in supporting 3/4 of takeoffs worldwide powered by the turbo engines we design and manufacture at GE Aerospace.
- Directed daily operations while prioritizing safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost (SQDC) goals.
- Oversee daily production, coordinate work schedules, and ensure reliability and consistency in output. Monitor production flow meets internal and external customer demands.
- Collaborated with engineering and quality control to identify and resolve production issues, making informed decisions that impact performance.
- Apply lean manufacturing principles through our Flight Deck operating model by using operating cadences, daily and visual management, action planning, problem solving, standard work, 5S, value stream management, lead time, and elimination waste.
- Led Kaizen events and Shingijutsu events, implementing continuous improvements and ensuring the sustainment of initiatives.
- Cultivated collaborative, accountable culture among machine operators and inspectors, and enhancing team engagement and performance.
Senior Operations Supervisor
ABB Inc
Pinetops, NC
10.2021 - 10.2024
- Led by example and motivated team members to foster a challenging, empowering, and collaborative work environment, directly coordinating Shipping Department operations that contributed to multiple record-breaking profit months.
- Monitored PowerBI metrics and held accountable the efficient working of production personnel. Prepared work schedules for multiple shifts to ensure on-time delivery.
- Addressed safety, quality, cost, and delivery issues to support team members and enhance operational effectiveness.
- Coordinated with equipment and process teams to ensure compliance with protocols, maintaining safety and quality standards across operations.
- Communicated and collaborated with all shift supervisors/leads/team members to ensure execution of our plan to satisfy customer demand with safety and quality at the forefront.
- Led various mold casters, inspectors, packers, and shipping for urethane/epoxy generators both indoor/outdoor voltage/current style units.
- Continually strove and exceeded KPI metrics and completed quarterly/yearly appraisals for all team members and deciphered merit increases.
Materials Manager, Transportation/Supply Chain
Cummins Corporation
Whitakers, NC
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Collaborated with Operations and Supply Chain Managers to proactively identify and address potential line stoppages.
- Coordinated logistics for material delivery and pick-ups with external warehouse personnel to align with assembly line build rate.
- Assured 99% accuracy was maintained with the Inventory Control Team to ensure parts are accounted for through daily cycle counts.
- Reported daily to Materials Director on assembly line downtime related to materials and warehouse issues; implemented process improvements to reduce waste.
- Led a fast-paced Team of Line-stockers to ensure the Operations/Assembly had all the materials they needed to build complex engines at 90 seconds per engine rate.
Senior Supervisor, Aerostructure/Operations
Raytheon Technologies
Wilson, NC
04.2018 - 05.2021
- Led production innovation, including additive manufacturing to enhance production capabilities.
- Led cost reduction efforts and process improvements to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness.
- Led scheduling efforts to align operations with customer demand, ensuring consistent on-time delivery.
- Established performance objectives and led cell performance and tracked productivity.
- Oversaw production operations, including shop floor management, workforce management, and flow disruption management, to maintain operational efficiency.
- Managed safety and quality compliance, achieving zero audit findings through thorough documentation and oversight.
- Achieved ACE Association (Achieving Continuous Excellence) Certification.
Value Stream Supervisor, Aerostructure/Operations
Textron Aviation
Wichita, KS
02.2014 - 04.2018
- Led various departments/shifts within Interior Manufacturing Facility with average headcount of 45 operators. Operation Build 525B/560/680/750/700/HBC; also managed Finish/Paint, Final Assembly, Electrical, and Upholstery Departments.
- Led daily barrier Andon walks to identify process and material issues, collaborating with engineering, maintenance, purchasing, and quality to devise solutions that removed obstacles to production efficiency.
- Established process improvements, optimized workplace layouts, and implemented cross training to enhance product efficiency, leading to reduced lead times.
- Coordinated with team leaders, logistics, purchasing, and other department team members to prioritize meeting delivery schedule without jeopardizing safety, quality, and cost.
- Motivated team members through daily huddles to clarify assignments and goals, ensuring on-time delivery and providing feedback and coaching.
Manufacturing Supervisor, Aerostructure/Operations
Spirit AeroSystems
Wichita, KS
10.2008 - 07.2013
- Planned and scheduled all daily operations to strategically align with company goals and expectations.
- Implemented continuous process improvements with regards to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Team in a fast-paced environment.
- Led a diverse Unionized group of mechanics in a team-oriented environment through effective communication, lean processes, conflict management, decision making and problem solving with a high standard of loyalty and integrity.
- Assigned, interviewed, monitored, and evaluated shop mechanics while removing obstacles to enhance their success.
- Mentored and trained mechanics seeking advancement within the company through shadowing and skill development.
- Collaborated with Union Stewards and Human Resources on policy implementation to promote fairness, ethics, and safety for all employees.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Leadership
Newman University
Wichita, KS01-2018
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resources, Business Management
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS01-2002
Skills
- SQDC metrics
- Lean manufacturing
- Production scheduling
- KPI management
- Data analysis
- Inventory control
- Value stream management
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Continuous improvement
- Conflict resolution
- Lean manufacturing principles
- MRP and ERP systems
- Operations management
- Recruitment and hiring
- Quality assurance
- Cross-functional communication
- Performance coaching
Certification
- ACE Certification-United Technologies Inc. 2017
Timeline
Senior Operations Supervisor
GE Aerospace
06.2025 - Current
Senior Operations Supervisor
ABB Inc
10.2021 - 10.2024
Materials Manager, Transportation/Supply Chain
Cummins Corporation
07.2021 - 10.2021
Senior Supervisor, Aerostructure/Operations
Raytheon Technologies
04.2018 - 05.2021
Value Stream Supervisor, Aerostructure/Operations
Textron Aviation
02.2014 - 04.2018
Manufacturing Supervisor, Aerostructure/Operations
Spirit AeroSystems
10.2008 - 07.2013
Master of Business Administration - Leadership
Newman University
Bachelor of Business Administration - Human Resources, Business Management
Wichita State University