Roger A.

Smith
1932 Lexington Rd. Residence: (316) 688-5153
Wichita, KS 67218 Cellular: (316) 461-1195
rsc756f2@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE
I am seeking full time employment building aerospace subassemblies.
SUMMARY
Ambitious, dedicated, and experienced individual possessing a manufacturing tech
nology focus in terms of leadership, action oriented, streamlining processes, re
duce flow time, assist with 5S, problem solving, creativity, composure, customer
focused, patient, good peer relationships, perseverance, priority setting, orga
nization, adaptable to change, pro-active solutions, planning strategies, facili
ties management, quality processes, lean manufacturing, safety enhancements, and
diversity engagement. Excellent communication and computer skills with Microsof
t Office applications. Many successful applications in process and ergonomic imp
rovements. Wide range of experience with coordinating projects between functiona
l organizations such as Engineering, Planning, Industrial Engineering, Facilitie
s, Safety, Security, Quality Assurance, Materiel, Procurement, Change Board, Man
ufacturing Operations, Tooling, Tool Cribs, Parts Control Area (PCA), and Manage
ment at all levels.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HAWKER BEECHCRAFT, Wichita, KS
Jul. 2007-Oct. 2009
Manufacturer of Aircraft
Industrial Engineering
* Develop process improvements for shop employees in order for them to become mo
re efficient.
Final Line Assembly
* Installation of parts/components for 11 months on the Hawker 4000 airplane.
WICHITA PUBLIC SCHOOLS a" USD 259, Wichita, KS
Mar. 2007-May 2007
Emergency Substitute Teacher K-12
GLOBAL ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, INC., Goddard, KS Apr. 2005-Dec.
2006
Manufacturer of airplane furniture.
Inspector
* Inspection of furniture including cabinetry and upholstery items starting at t
he beginning stages to the final finished product. First Article Inspections (FA
I) were documented upon changes to engineering drawings.
* Inspected detail sheet metal parts and assemblies to engineering drawings ensu
ring a quality product. FAIas were documented regularly.
Receiving Inspector
* Received in and inspected all parts and materials for form, fit, function, and
quantity ensuring that a quality product was received for future assembly/insta
llation. I input and managed detailed records of products received so purchasing
could charge suppliers appropriately. I organized and supplied up-to-date copie
s of the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for the library and distributed copi
es to end users.
* Product was placed in a staging area for future stocking or delivered to areas
for immediate in shop usage.

BOEING COMPANY - WICHITA DIVISION, Wichita, KS J

un. 1982-Jun. 2002
Manufacturer of commercial airplanes, modification of used airplanes, and contra
ctor for military products.
Production Operations Specialist
* Identified, analyzed, and implemented ergonomic improvements in production and
assembly shop areas.
* Developed and implemented lean manufacturing concepts based on the Toyota Prod
uction System for process improvements to reduce the product cost, increase mora
le and support company goals and initiatives.
* Team member of Accelerated Improvement Workshops which achieved savings of 50%
or more in production time, lead time, space consolidation and quality.
* Provided waste elimination techniques using the Toyota Production System conce
pts and practices to add value and eliminate Muda (waste).
* Determined root cause analysisa and implemented solutions.
* Member of Integrated Project Team (IPT) to provide lean initiatives for the 73
7 wing box assembly.
* Enhanced facility layouts and machine/tool rearrangements for improved work ce
ll configurations.
* Developed visibility charts to monitor productivity growth or losses and revie
wed with management.
* Projected workforce requirements in support of budget, schedule, and airplane
work zones for both production and modification programs.
* Coordinated abest practicea solutions and action plans from all other function
al organizations in task team settings for management review.
* Produced barcharts to schedule and sequence of shopas work to be done (planned
jobs).
* Calculated workforce projections/forecasting from budgeted allocations for eac
h work zone of the airplane.
* Performed 5S functions in all work areas involved with (sort, sweep, simplify,
standardize, sustain).
* Reviewed company policies and procedures for complete and accurate information
and submitted update information as needed.
* Worked in finance for one year tracking program costs and status of hours cloc
ked to budgeted amounts.
* Led team meetings in organizing and moving shop equipment and applicable provi
sions.
* Developed, organized, filed, and retained aircraft modification records in a m
odern storage system.
* Successfully completed 547 hours of non-monitored training classes (ex: JIT, L
ean Academy, Apollo Root Cause Analysis, etc.). And completed 54.5 hours of moni
tored training classes (ex: Ethics, Safety Monitor, CPR, etc.).
* Successfully completed a comprehensive in-house sheet metal assembly course du
ring the 747 commercial airliner modification program converting them to cargo t
ransport aircraft.
* Worked both on military and commercial programs at different times.

CESSNA AIRCRAFT CO. - WALLACE DIVISION, Wichita, KS Jun.

1978-Jun. 1982
Manufacturer of business jets and turbo-prop airplanes.
Industrial Engineer
* Developed time/motion standards for best shop practices.
* Maintained shop schedule visibility for management review at the Prospect Plan
t, the Main Plant, and Flight Operations.
* Studied and proposed a variety of changes to facility layouts.
* Initiated ROI studies for equipment replacement.
* Identified, analyzed, and made improvements to production processes.
EDUCATION
B.S.T., Technology Management, Pittsburg State University, Wichita, KS. 2003-200
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Key Courses Completed include:
Legal and Social Environment of Business, Industrial Organization and Technology
Management, Facility Maintenance and Management, Industrial Supervision, Presen
tation Skills, Societal Influence of Technology, Quality Control, Industrial Saf
ety, Safety Management, Leadership in the Workplace, Human Relations in Industri
al Settings, Internship in Technology Management, Engineering Materials and Proc
esses, Diversity, Work Measurement and Efficiency Methods.
B.S., Industrial Technology, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS. 1972-1975
Associates in Applied Science - Electrical/Electronics, Cowley County Community
College, Arkansas City, KS.
1970-1972