John P. Clifton
Festus,MO
Summary
Results-driven professional prepared for lead role. Offers over 30 years of extensive experience in developing tailored coaching programs that drive measurable improvements. Focuses on collaborative team efforts and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring consistent achievement of goals. Known for strong interpersonal skills and leadership qualities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Work Place Coach
Boeing
Boeing, St Louis, MO
06.2024 - Current
- Coach mechanics daily on building aircraft models including F-15, F-18, MQ-25, and 777X.
- Guide team members in interpreting blueprints, MESci, and process specifications.
- Provide training on assembly techniques that prioritize safety and ergonomics.
- Collaborate with the Skilled Enhancement Center to simulate real work environments, providing mechanics with hands-on experience before working directly on aircraft.
- Support continuous improvement by sharing best practices and ensuring adherence to quality standards.
Vertical Lead
F-15
Boeing, St. Louis, MO
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Assigned by the M-level manager to lead a struggling department with a backlog of 10-15 major repairs.
- Collaborated with Vice President Paisley Matthews to develop a detailed work plan to bring the area back on schedule.
- Successfully ensured the verticals never missed a delivery deadline.
- Achieved on-schedule production while completing backlog repairs and delivering J-model spares without any Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
- Improved department efficiency and quality, contributing to overall production goals.
Center Kiel Lead
F-15
Boeing, St. Louis, MO
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Assigned by the M-level manager to lead and train a department of relatively new mechanics, following the retirement of two experienced team members.
- Provided hands-on training to new mechanics on blueprint reading and process specifications to ensure proper assembly build knowledge.
- Organized the work area to maximize production efficiency, including cross-training mechanics as inspectors and repair specialists using SAP.
- Developed several mechanics into lead roles, contributing to the department’s consistent status as one of the top-performing areas.
AP117 Lead (#1 Inlet Ducts)
F-15
Boeing, St. Louis, MO
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Lead the AP117 project, a redesign of the F-15 inlet ducts.
- Collaborated with design, strength, and engineering teams to plan and set up the new work area, including tool selection and organization of toolboxes.
- Spearheaded design initiatives for new tools, collaborating with manufacturing and production departments to ensure compliance with specifications and reduce non-conformance reports.
- Oversaw largest work area by man-hours within F-15 departments.
- Led project completion, resulting in Employee of the Month recognition for outstanding leadership and significant contributions.
Education
Computer Building and Configuring Certificate -
Trade School
St. Louis, MO07-2002
Advanced Fiber Optics Certificate -
Trade School
St. Louis, MO07-2001
Introduction to Fiber Optics Certificate -
Trade School
St. Louis, MO06-2001
Graduate -
Crystal City High School
Crystal City01-1984
Sheet Metal Trades Certificate -
Jefferson College
Hillsboro, MO01-1983
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Time management abilities
- Multitasking abilities
- Quality control efforts
- Safety awareness
- Effective communication
- Group leadership
Timeline
Work Place Coach
Boeing
06.2024 - Current
Vertical Lead
F-15
01.2022 - 01.2024
Center Kiel Lead
F-15
01.2020 - 01.2022
AP117 Lead (#1 Inlet Ducts)
F-15
01.2013 - 01.2020
Computer Building and Configuring Certificate -
Trade School
Advanced Fiber Optics Certificate -
Trade School
Introduction to Fiber Optics Certificate -
Trade School
Graduate -
Crystal City High School
Sheet Metal Trades Certificate -
Jefferson College