Steve Gallego
Wellton,AZ
Summary
Dynamic production planning professional with a strong track record in process improvement and workflow analysis. Adept at collaborating with engineering and supplier teams to implement effective strategies that meet manufacturing timelines and customer demands.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Production planner
Boeing
Seattle, Washington
01.1982 - 07.2018
- Developed production planes and schedules to meet manufacturing timelines and customer demands.
- Coordinated with engineering teams to ensure production plans aligned with existing designs.
- Collaborated with suppliers and factory production teams to optimize lead times and delivery schedules.
- Monitored production performance to identify and optimize opportunities, leading to potential cost savings.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined workflow efficiency in production areas, contributing to overall operational effectiveness.
- Conducted training sessions for junior associates on company procedures and best practices.
Production Planner
Boeing
Seattle, Washington
03.1982 - 08.2016
- Manufacturing Planning Lead, Lavatory and Galley Group.
- Coordinated production plans and schedules, ensuring alignment with project timelines.
- Manufacturing Planning Lead, Emergence Equipment.
- Facilitated communication and collaboration with suppliers to optimize planning processes.
- Developed skills of less experienced associates through oversight and training.
Manufacturing Planner Supplier Management
Boeing Seattle
Dallas, On Assignment, TX
02.2014 - 03.2016
- Assisted in developing supplier (Triumph) manufacturing plans to align production with demand.
- Oversaw factory production build processes for suppliers, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Coordinated scheduling and manufacturing efforts to meet all required deliverables on time.
- Developed production schedules to optimize manufacturing workflows across departments.
Boeing Supplier Management Production Engineering
Boeing
Tel Aviv, Israel, International Assignment
02.2012 - 02.2014
- Oversaw supplier manufacturing activities, ensuring timely delivery of materials to support production schedules.
- Processed manufacturing and engineering design changes between Seattle and supplier to align production with updated requirements.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure supply availability for production needs.
- Coordinated with suppliers to streamline order processes and delivery schedules.
- Developed supply chain strategies to enhance operational efficiency and reduce delays.
Manufacturing Engineering Supplier Liaison
Boeing
Seattle, Washington
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Boeing Design Center, Moscow Russia. 2 years
- Coordinated manufacturing engineering design changes between Seattle engineering groups, ensuring timely and accurate engineering drawing revisions.
- Oversaw and trained Russian engineers in processing liaison engineering design changes to enhance design accuracy.
- Managed schedules for workflow, meetings, and presentations with stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and project alignment.
Education
Manufacturing Engineering
On The Job Training Boeing
Seattle, WASkills
- Production planning
- Scheduling optimization
- Supplier management
- Inventory control
- Process improvement
- Workflow analysis
- Analyzing data
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team leadership
- Training and mentoring
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Manufacturing Planner Supplier Management
Boeing Seattle
02.2014 - 03.2016
Boeing Supplier Management Production Engineering
Boeing
02.2012 - 02.2014
Manufacturing Engineering Supplier Liaison
Boeing
01.2009 - 01.2011
Production Planner
Boeing
03.1982 - 08.2016
Production planner
Boeing
01.1982 - 07.2018
Manufacturing Engineering
On The Job Training Boeing