Procurement Agent
Current
May 2023 - Present
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Stephen Taft is listed as Procurement Agent at Boeing, based in San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Stephen Taft.
Stephen Taft previously worked as Manufacturing Operations Specialist at Boeing and Manufacturing Operations Analyst at Boeing. Stephen Taft holds Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management from Keller Graduate School Of Management Of Devry University.
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About Stephen Taft
Today's world needs leaders who aren't afraid to get dirty and work on the "front-lines" with those whom they are leading. It's time for "managers" to take a step back and let leaders pave the way to making the business successful. I'm here to make a difference through integrity, hard-work and loyalty. Want to know something just ask and i'll give you the 100% unfiltered answer on what I think most of us need to be doing better in management including the company I work for. "Real leadership is leaders recognizing that they serve the people that they lead" ~ Paul Hoekstra
Listed skills include Management, Project Management, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Management, and 29 others.
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Manufacturing Operations Specialist
Working with Operations to ensure SOW is complete and jobs are ready to deliver to our customer(s).
Jul 2021 - May 2023
Manufacturing Operations Analyst
Jul 2021 - May 2023
Supply Chain Specialist
* Work with all levels of management and customers including government officials* Completes individually and in a team fashion all shipping/receiving of all materials/parts entering building* Assist in analyzing production supply chain for re-order points* Enters, tracks, monitors and coordinates with customer material and delivery for requirements and customer orders* Processes materials returned from customers* Assists in the analysis of supplier and customer data regarding products or services to include repair capabilities, capacity and performance* Processes documentation associated with repair items* Performs inventory on inducted items to ensure accuracy* Participates where needed to ensure success of team and assists others in GOLD & GOLD-esp, VIPERS, HMS and other Supply Chain applications* Currently involved in project preparation for upcoming intervals
Nov 2017 - Jul 2021
Manufacturing Operations Analyst
* Assist with activities across multiple functions to resolve emergent issues in support of specific operations. * Conducts assessments of processes and practices for comparison to applicable standards and criteria.* Performs RCCA’s to help solve shop issues and improve efficiency in production* Knowledge of Boeing Production System* Understanding, knowledge, and operation of the SAT system to fulfill needs of airplane production* Learned complete build process of 737 from FD1-FD8 (start to rollout)
Mar 2017 - Nov 2017
First-Line Manager
* Lead team of union employees to meet daily goals for the MBU* Coordinate with other managers/SCA to receive and distribute incoming work to proceed on time* Provide Senior Leadership with solutions to problems with flow to improve safety, quality and productivity including the removal of obsolete tools and/or equipment * Foster a safe environment for all employees and working with Safety Focals/EHS to improve hazardous areas if applicable and record for future situations * Developed and maintained healthy relationship with stakeholders, peers and partners to ensure a smooth operating environment for the well-being of the business* Assessed processes and standard practices of work area to ensure success of business unit’s strategy and goals to be met.
Jan 2017 - Mar 2017
20104 Sub-Assembly Mechanic
* Served as mechanic and temporary team lead on multiple occasions* SI&A process for 737 Bulkhead Cargo Bay (Including MAX)* Ability to use the SAT system to work with cross-functional teams to resolve problems/defects (Tooling, Engineering, PCO, Quality Assurance, QAI, Suppliers, and EHS)* Find root cause of defects and assist with process failure to correct mistakes and find preventive ways to reduce defects; investigation* Locate parts needed for assembly to produce quality products* Assist co-workers in meeting daily demands* Worked together as team and individually * Help ensure a safe environment for myself and co-workers* Operated variety of hand tools; Winslows, drills, drill-presses, C-squeezes, clamps, seal guns to install various standards such as nut-plates, grommets, studs, details etc. * Experience with chemicals; solvents, paints, sealants and ability to work with them safely per process and MSDS/SDS
Oct 2012 - Mar 2017
First-Line Manager
* Lead team of union employees to meet daily goals for the MBU* Coordinate with other managers/SCA to receive and distribute incoming work to proceed on time* Provide Senior Leadership with solutions to problems with flow to improve safety, quality and productivity including the removal of obsolete tools and/or equipment * Foster a safe environment for all employees and working with Safety Focals/EHS to improve hazardous areas if applicable and record for future situations * Developed and maintained healthy relationship with stakeholders, peers and partners to ensure a smooth operating environment for the well-being of the business* Assessed processes and standard practices of work area to ensure success of business unit’s strategy and goals to be met.
May 2014 - Aug 2014
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Stephen Taft education
Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Keller Graduate School Of Management Of Devry University
Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Devry University
Associate'S Degree, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Bates Technical College
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What company does Stephen Taft work for?
Stephen Taft works for Boeing.
What is Stephen Taft's role at Boeing?
Stephen Taft is listed as Procurement Agent at Boeing.
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Stephen Taft is based in San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area, United States while working with Boeing.
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Stephen Taft has worked for Boeing.
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What schools did Stephen Taft attend?
Stephen Taft holds Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management from Keller Graduate School Of Management Of Devry University.
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Stephen Taft is listed with skills including Management, Project Management, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Management, Lean Tools, Lean Operations, Team Management, and Leadership Development.
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