Shane Smith
Auburn
Summary
Accomplished Manufacturing Operations Leader with over 25 years of experience in aerospace and advanced manufacturing. Expertise in production planning and process optimization has led to a significant reduction in operational costs by up to 25% through Lean initiatives and advanced ERP/MRP implementations. Proven ability to enhance efficiency, decrease rework by 20%, and foster cross-functional collaboration in high-stakes environments, driving measurable improvements in quality, safety, and operational excellence. Strong leadership skills in project strategy and execution ensure effective process enhancements that consistently yield cost reductions and timely material delivery.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Manufacturing Planner
Blue Origin
04.2022 - 02.2025
- Reduced rework by 20% through the development of detailed work order instructions and illustrations for BE-3U and BE-4 engine assemblies
- Managed engineering changes via Windchill, ensuring on-time approvals and minimizing production delays
- Spearheaded procurement and creation of toolkits using commercial off-the-shelf components, improving checkout testing efficiency by 25%
- Prevented production delays by sourcing off-the-shelf components for R&D engineering testing
- Created and executed ITS Tickets for process improvements and Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), reducing workflow inefficiencies by 15%
- Dispositioned MRB/NCR tags, resolving non-conformances and ensuring 100% quality compliance
- Investigated root causes of NCR rejections, implementing corrective actions that reduced rework costs by 10%
- Optimized work instructions and revised operation dependencies, minimizing downtime during production delays
- Supported engine assembly builds on the floor, addressing real-time production issues, improving efficiency by 30%
- Mapped new process workflows, resulting in $1,500+ cost savings per improvement
Material Planner
Hexcel
09.2013 - 05.2022
- Ensured 98% on-time shipment performance by developing and maintaining production schedules within the ERP/MRP system
- Streamlined scheduling procedures, generating 20% in cost savings while maintaining production timelines
- Led ERP/MRP and MES transition, preserving 98% on-time shipments throughout the process
- Procured and created interplant purchase orders for raw materials, ensuring 99% on-time production starts
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve order discrepancies, improving inventory accuracy by 15%
- Reviewed excess/obsolete inventory, reducing waste by 12% through proactive reworking initiatives
- Assisted in initial development of proposed baseline changes for consideration by change
- (Change board processing)
- Managed stakeholders and drive organizational and culture utilization of schedules through all levels of the program team
- Communicated issues to stakeholders and provided mitigation recommendations
- Collaborated with responsible engineers, buyers and production to status critical procurements and impact on schedule
- Led daily status meetings, ensuring on-time shipments and maintaining accurate shortage tracking
- Facilitated 'what if' scenarios and schedule risk assessments, supporting the development of recovery plans
- Supported 5S activities and monthly safety audits, contributing to a 10% improvement in workplace safety
- Provided support to program management in scheduling, resource planning, and reporting
Production Control Supervisor
TTF Aerospace
01.2012 - 09.2013
- Led AS9100 compliance efforts, contributing to successful certification, enhancing operational quality standards
- Participated in ERP system improvements, increasing interdepartmental efficiency by 18%
- Implemented process mapping initiatives, improving interdepartmental workflows and reducing production delays by 20%
- Supervised and mentored a team of 5 production control analysts, fostering a collaborative environment that improved team efficiency by 15%, while ensuring adherence to safety protocols and project deadlines
Production Control Analyst Lead
AIM Aerospace
02.1999 - 01.2012
- Maintained production schedules for complex multi-level assemblies, ensuring 98% on-time delivery, high-quality standards and management visibility
- Released, wrote, and scheduled manufacturing orders for release to shop floor detailing how to accomplish composite parts required to complete interior design assemblies for various aircraft types
- Reduced inventory discrepancies by 15% through regular audits and problem-solving strategies
- Coordinated with engineering and CNC programmers, aligning tooling requirements with production timelines to meet customer needs
- Led 5S and Lean initiatives, achieving significant improvements in workspace organization and operational efficiency
- Entered Bill of Materials into MRP, calculating requirements for purchasing and production control (raw material, honeycomb, foam, and sheet metal)
- Reviewed blueprints and reported discrepancies to engineering, running and maintaining PCM system to track open discrepancies and ensure timely corrections
- Handled shipping and receiving, including cycle counting, pulling manufacturing orders, and ensuring the safe shipment of production units
- Expedited parts to ensure efficient movement through the shop
- Ran forecast reports for management on manpower requirements
- Managed CNC tooling requirements, ensuring production met customer deadlines, resulting in a 25% improvement in on-time deliveries
Education
High School Diploma -
Evergreen High School
01.1997
Skills
- Creo Software Expertise
- Windchill
- EPR/MRP Implementation Advisor
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel
- Word
- Access
- BOM Management
- Value stream mapping
- Deadline management
- Workflow optimization
- Bill of materials management
- Materials planning
- Production control
- Inventory Management
- Process Analysis
- Manufacturing process tracking
- Manufacturing production scheduling
- Project management
- Demand forecasting
- Assembly drawing interpretation
- Manufacturing database maintenance
- Six sigma methodologies
Certification
- 16-hour Supervisor Training thru Washington Employers inc.
Awards
- Employee of the Quarter
- 2003
- 2005
- For outstanding performance in process improvement and leadership, including key initiatives that led to a 30% improvement in workflow efficiency.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sr. Manufacturing Planner
Blue Origin
04.2022 - 02.2025
Material Planner
Hexcel
09.2013 - 05.2022
Production Control Supervisor
TTF Aerospace
01.2012 - 09.2013
Production Control Analyst Lead
AIM Aerospace
02.1999 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
Evergreen High School
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