Thomas Feenstra
Box Elder,SD
Summary
Production management professional knowledgeable about allocating resources, optimizing production and increasing output with hands-on and dedicated approach. Articulate and professional problem-solver with good relationship-building abilities. Proficient in planning and implementing innovative production strategies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Superintendent
United States Air Force, USAF
Ellsworth AFB, SD
10.2021 - Current
- Oversaw workforce of [Number] employees in manufacturing department.
- Planned and organized production schedules and assessed project and resource requirements.
- Reduced expenses and increased productivity across product lines by performing equipment repairs and conducting regular tool maintenance.
- Estimated, negotiated and agreed on budgets and timescales with clients and managers.
Aircraft Maintenance Instructor
United States Air Force, USAF
Ellsworth AFB, SD
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
- Kept updated with developments in subject area curriculum, technical and career trends and teaching resources and methods.
- Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
Section Chief
United States Air Force, USAF
Ellsworth AFB, SD
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Trained [Number] personnel on [Branch] procedures and safety.
- Inventoried gear and supervised general use.
- Budgeted funds for training on regular basis.
- Conducted performance reviews to identify employee strengths and encourage professional development opportunities.
Aircraft Recovery Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
Ellsworth AFB, SD
12.2017 - 02.2019
- Operated in challenging, high-stress and physically-demanding environments to keep personnel safe and direct aircraft in flight operations.
- Worked in groups of [Number] to keep deck aircraft operations efficient and smooth.
- Performed troubleshooting, repair and maintenance actions on deck equipment.
- Upheld strict safety standards and achieved challenging schedule targets with smooth oversight of daily launches and landings.
Quality Assurance Inspector
United States Air Force, USAF
Ellsworth, MN
09.2013 - 02.2017
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Kept detailed records of quality and imperfect products.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Removed imperfect products from shipment line.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
National American University - Rapid City
Rapid City, SD07.2023
Associate of Science - Instructor in Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL04.2021
Associate of Science - Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL06.2011
Skills
- Production Team Motivation
- Data Monitoring
- Manufacturing Activities Planning
- Production Cost Preparation
Timeline
Production Superintendent
United States Air Force, USAF
10.2021 - Current
Aircraft Maintenance Instructor
United States Air Force, USAF
11.2020 - 09.2021
Section Chief
United States Air Force, USAF
03.2019 - 10.2020
Aircraft Recovery Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
12.2017 - 02.2019
Quality Assurance Inspector
United States Air Force, USAF
09.2013 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
National American University - Rapid City
Associate of Science - Instructor in Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Science - Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force