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Logan M. Foster
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Logan M. Foster

Fayetteville,TN

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Desired Job Title

MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY ANALYST 3PRODUCTION OPERATIONS SPECIALIST 3MANUFACTURING PLANNING LEVEL 2MANAGEMENT COORDINATORMANUFACTURING PLANNING 2 (767 Program)

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid
Location: Boise, IDHuntsville AlabamaCoeur d'Alene, ID
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursPaid time offWork from home optionHealthcare benefits401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work weekCompany Culture

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY ANALYST 3

THE BOEING COMPANY
09.2021 - Current
  • Analyze current state data of factory tools and technology to create plans for production and recert work.
  • Coordinate recertification parts and seeker supply chain within our factory to meet production goals.
  • Identified and deployed new fabrication manufacturing methods to enhance quality and optimize build schedules.
  • Defined preparation processes for hardware manufacturing, testing, qualification, and flight.
  • Perform engineering drawing review of GD&T and provide final approval for manufacturing.
  • Translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into fully functional hardware.
  • Coordinated with customers and suppliers to ensure timely and budget-compliant manufacturing, processing, packaging, and delivery of hardware and equipment.
  • Evaluate and implement engineering specifications.
  • Utilize company engineering data bases, drawings, process specs and policies to produce factory planning.
  • Performed value stream analysis to enhance operational efficiency.

PRODUCTION OPERATIONS SPECIALIST 3

THE BOEING COMPANY
04.2018 - 08.2021
  • Assessed impact of changes on cost, schedule, resource acquisition, and delivery.
  • Analyzed current and future manufacturing environment to optimize resources supporting program needs.
  • Supported Boeing process improvement initiatives by identifying areas for enhancement and collaborating with teams..
  • Develop and maintain daily factory work flow schedules (Assist management of employee daily activities).
  • Participate in analyzing/developing output plans based on crew size/learning curve & equipment capacity.
  • Provide input to management (recovery schedules and impact analysis) (parts shortages & rework).
  • Assess and provide solutions for manufacturing, tool and work facility needs.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and shop managers.

MANUFACTURING PLANNING LEVEL 2

THE BOEING COMPANY
08.2014 - 04.2018
  • Create, implement and maintain Manufacturing, Maintenance, Inspection and Material Packaging Plans, Processes and related Documents/Bills of Materials and MRP transactions.
  • Coordinate improvements in engineering designs and manufacturing processes. Process improvement projects to improve cost, schedule and resource use.
  • Analyze data to make recommendations on manufacturing engineering projects.
  • Set labor standards such as operation run time (Labor hour estimates) for production and tooling work.
  • Management of internal and external stakeholder’s production schedule and addressed technical concerns in weekly meetings.
  • Established collaborative relationships with shop management, quality, and other support personnel to enhance operational effectiveness.
  • Provided daily shop floor support and training, resolving engineering, work instruction, and product assembly queries.
  • Participated in product development initiatives, conducting producibility and feasibility studies to inform design decisions.
  • Coordinate planning and drawings changes via change board/customer review process with design engineering, IPT lead, Quality Engineering, Industrial Engineer and Management.
  • Coordinate request for parts and materials in conjunction with supplier management.

MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR

GREYSTAR REAL ESTATE PARTNERS
08.2013 - 08.2014
  • Report monthly and weekly financial and property operations to investors and owners.
  • Develop and maintain Excel market surveys, tables, graphs, and spreadsheets to inform strategic decision-making.
  • Train new property managers and foster effective working relationships to enhance team collaboration.
  • Complete property audits of financial record keeping and regulatory compliance.
  • Assist clients with due diligence investigations to acquire new business and assets.
  • Support Regional Property Managers and Community Managers with daily and weekly administrative tasks using Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint to ensure smooth operations.

MANUFACTURING PLANNING 2 (767 Program)

THE BOEING COMPANY
09.2011 - 06.2013
  • Developed, implemented and maintained Manufacturing Plans/Bills of Materials and MRP transactions utilizing various web based engineering and product data management tools.
  • Demonstrated clear understanding of assembly and manufacturing processes and terminology such as overall part/assembly flows, process steps and various types of aircraft/aerospace parts, components and assemblies.
  • Oversaw configuration management processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with design specifications by reviewing design release documents for completeness and proper authorizations.
  • Reviewed, approved and implemented new design and engineering changes.
  • Participated in meetings for identifying and developing new configuration policies and procedures.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with operation leadership, engineering, and manufacturing to support production process improvement and lean initiatives.
  • Communicated with suppliers to clarify and implement part and drawing changes effectively. concerning part and drawing changes (utilized CIR and SSP communication/planning tools).
  • Auditing build plans to identify and improve installation and assembly quality and compliance.
  • Performed Production Planning Change Requests to improve build quality and time.
  • Delivered engineering support for production issues during critical periods.
  • Applied root cause analysis techniques to effectively resolve assembly and build issues.
  • Proficient in interpretation, navigation and implementation of blueprints.

MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN 787 & 777

THE BOEING COMPANY
08.2007 - 09.2011
  • Utilized engineering specifications and drawings to assemble aircraft interiors and structures.
  • Developed quality control methods for titanium/composite stack-up drilling, ensuring precision and adherence to engineering standards.
  • Executed nonconformance repairs (shimming, blending, burnishing, match drilling) to maintain aircraft part integrity and compliance.
  • Installed cargo handling system components in aircraft according to specifications.
  • Performed skilled use of Precision Tools (Micrometers, Calipers, Height Gauges Torque Wrench, Scales, Dial Indicators, Grinders, Sanders, Drill Presses/Guns, Rivet squeezes/guns and various hand operated and floor mounted power tools).
  • Utilized certification for Aluminum/Composite Bonding and Grounding and seal application.
  • Implemented LEAN and 5s manufacturing policies and procedures.
  • Led team to enhance employee engagement in final body joining processes, resulting in improved quality control.

Education

Graduate of Granite Falls High School -

Granite Falls High School
Granite Falls, WA

BOEING COURSE WORK - Aircraft Manufacturing Technician (Composite and Aluminum Airframe/System), Completed all required company Manufacturing Engineering/Configuration Management course work, Common Automated Procurement Request System, Earned Value Management, Lean & 5s, Continuous Improvement Work Shop Lead

Skills

  • Manufacturing process design
  • Configuration management
  • Engineering knowledge
  • Manufacturing analysis
  • Process optimization
  • Logistics
  • Supply chain management
  • Supplier management
  • Project management
  • Analytical skills
  • Customer Focus

Timeline

MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY ANALYST 3

THE BOEING COMPANY
09.2021 - Current

PRODUCTION OPERATIONS SPECIALIST 3

THE BOEING COMPANY
04.2018 - 08.2021

MANUFACTURING PLANNING LEVEL 2

THE BOEING COMPANY
08.2014 - 04.2018

MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR

GREYSTAR REAL ESTATE PARTNERS
08.2013 - 08.2014

MANUFACTURING PLANNING 2 (767 Program)

THE BOEING COMPANY
09.2011 - 06.2013

MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN 787 & 777

THE BOEING COMPANY
08.2007 - 09.2011

Graduate of Granite Falls High School -

Granite Falls High School

BOEING COURSE WORK - Aircraft Manufacturing Technician (Composite and Aluminum Airframe/System), Completed all required company Manufacturing Engineering/Configuration Management course work, Common Automated Procurement Request System, Earned Value Management, Lean & 5s, Continuous Improvement Work Shop Lead

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