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Matthew Shelton

Askeaton, Co. Limerick

Summary

Detail-oriented professional recognized for fostering positive learning environments. Proven reliability and dedication complemented by strong interpersonal skills. Expertise spans multiple subjects and diverse teaching methodologies, enhancing student engagement and success.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

EASA Part 147 Instructor/Examiner

Atlantic Aviation Group
Shannon Airport, Co. Clare
11.2012 - Current

Executive Board Member and Director

Lean Flight Initiative
Shannon Airport, Co. Clare
09.2008 - 02.2014
  • Voluntary position with aviation industry Lean advocate group

Consultant

SA Partners
Dublin
11.2011 - 08.2012
  • Worked with clients in Food manufacturing sector delivering training in Lean Awareness, VSM, 5S, Equipment Stabilisation, Problem Solving, Performance Dialogue, SMED and implementing Stores improvement project with projected saving of €40K per annum

Continuous Improvement Facilitator

Lufthansa Technik/Shannon Aerospace
Shannon Airport, Co. Clare
05.2011 - 11.2011
  • Led the research and development of Lean processes that will assist the achievement of company performance targets
    • Responsibility for training and coaching of company staff and facilitation of Continuous Improvement projects in the most effective application of Lean processes, tools, and techniques to achieve company performance targets
    • Assisted with the development of Shannon Aerospace Aviation Service Business Unit Continuous Improvement team members and commercial offerings
    • Communicated ongoing continuous improvement activity to all company staff in order to recognise current activity and provide motivation for future activity
    • Responsibility for facilitation of projects on Core Administration tasks, Company Infrastructure Changes, Docking and Equipment and Contractor Invoicing as part of Company Restructuring Plan
    • Executive Board member and Director of Lean Flight Initiative Ltd.
    • Manager of Innovation & Lean Sigma Federation (ILSF) South West Forum

Lean Team Leader

Lufthansa Technik/Shannon Aerospace
Shannon Airport, Co. Clare
08.2009 - 05.2011
  • Led a team of 4 Lean professionals during a challenging time of company restructuring by co-ordinating the transition of the team into 2 new units with diversified responsibilities
    • Actively engaged and interacted with Executive Team to break down company restructuring strategy into detailed plans for all departments of the organisation using Hoshin Kanri or Policy Deployment system
    • Conceptualised, designed and introduced a 6 Phase standard process for Continuous Improvement projects to ensure delivery of improvement opportunities are maximised
    • Led a team during the design and implementation of a task level Waste Elimination process across Production Bays that delivered an average saving of 40%
    • Co-ordinated a team that designed and delivered a 2 Day 8 Step Practical Problem Solving training module for the Lufthansa Technik Lean Academy which will allow the Lufthansa Technik Group to improve their problem solving capability within the Group
    • Led a team that conceptualised, designed and marketed a revenue generating 2 hour Practical Problem Solving training course externally to allow companies to improve their problem solving capabilities
    • Facilitated design and implementation of new Service Level Agreements between restructured Production and Production Support departments as part of Company Restructuring Plan

Lean Facilitator

Shannon Aerospace
Shannon Airport, Co. Clare
04.2006 - 08.2010
  • Worked as part of a team of 6 Lean professionals reviewing service and production processes to ensure continuous improvement opportunities were identified and acted on to deliver a 25% reduction in Aircraft turnaround times
    • Actively engaged and interacted with Executive Team to break down executive strategies into detailed plans for all departments of the organisation using Hoshin Kanri or Policy Deployment system
    • Facilitated improvement projects including kaizen teams, A3 problem solving teams and Project managed based improvement initiatives in using data collection and analysis, Value Stream mapping, waste identification, process improvement steps and sustainment to ensure successful and sustainable events.
    • Developed and managed implementation plans, budgets and resources of improvement projects, ensuring KPIs were monitored and controlled
    • Provided coaching and mentoring to leaders on Lean tool set, Practical Problem Solving, 6S event training and Kaizen event training ensuring newly introduced processes were embedded correctly and gains achieved locked in. 9 Executive team, 29 Managers and 79 Team Leaders.
    • Developed and delivered training to all levels of the organisation (650 + people) for Lean Foundation Courses and Rapid Improvement Events in Shannon Aerospace and Lufthansa German Airlines and various Workshops to support Hangar, Workshops and Admin department’s process improvements by using Lean principles and techniques.
    • Produced weekly reports to relay the ongoing progress of activities , celebrating successes and highlighting issues and concerns pertaining to programme implementation
    • Engaged closely with organisations such as the Irish Centre for Business Excellence (ICBE) and the Innovation & Lean Sigma Federation (ILSF), Skillnet and industry market leaders to benchmark services and identify areas for process improvement and introduce best practice as Standard Work for Shannon Aerospace Lean Team.

Standards Management Team Member

Shannon Aerospace
Shannon Airport, Co. Clare
10.2002 - 04.2006
  • Carried out inspections in all areas of aircrafts (B737 classic & NG, MD80, B757, B767, Airbus 320 family) to ensure the SAL standard was maintained during final handover phase of the project.
    • Engaged closely with the customer aligning their expectations and our product.
    • Analysed all inspections findings and coached Production Managers, Lead Engineers and Team Leaders to actively reduce the number of repeat findings.
    • Led and succeeded with continuous improvement initiatives for Housekeeping and introducing a new customer to Bay 3.
    • Reviewed and overhauled the team’s procedures to improve efficiency within the team and service to our customers.

Team Leader (Structures & Composites)

Shannon Aerospace
Shannon Airport, Co. Clare
05.1999 - 10.2002
  • Supervised approx. 15 technicians with responsibility for meeting production deadlines and targets, meeting materials and man-hour budgets, performance review, team development, T&A, disciplinary issues and meeting customer’s quality expectations.
    • Responsible for developing a young inexperienced team on the company’s first Airbus line into an effective team that achieved its targets routinely.

Authorised Quality Inspector (S&C)

Shannon Aerospace
Shannon Airport, Co. Clare
09.1997 - 09.2002
  • Promoted through the Shannon Aerospace Quality system to become legally responsible for approving all inspections, evaluations, design and completion of modifications and repairs on B737, B757, B767, MD80 and A320 aircraft types.

Aircraft Maintenance Technician (S&C)

Shannon Aerospace
Shannon Airport, Co. Clare
07.1991 - 05.1997
  • AMT specialising in design and fabrication of repairs and modifications to aircraft internal structure and external fuselage of B737 type aircraft.
    • Served approx. 18 months as an Interim Team Leader for the Structures & Composites workstation, with the same responsibilities as a Line Team Leader.

Welder

Tyrrells Shipbuilders
Arklow, Co. Wicklow
02.1991 - 07.1991
  • Welded hull of Lakes of Killarney tourist boat at a shipbuilding yard on a temporary contract basis during this period

Metal Fabricator

NSP Petrochemicals
Antwerp
02.1990 - 08.1990
  • Fabricated structural steel parts as part of the construction of a large oil refinery site

Metal Fabricator

LMH Engineering
Arklow, Co. Wicklow
10.1985 - 10.1989
  • Completed Metal Fabrication apprenticeship during this time, gaining experience on various types of steel fabrication projects

Education

HDip Quality Management: Lean Systems

University of Limerick
Limerick, Ireland
06-2007

HDip Quality Management

University of Limerick
Limerick, Ireland
06-1998

Leaving Certificate

Arklow Vocational School
Arklow, Co. Wicklow
06-1985

Skills

  • Aircraft systems
  • Exam preparation
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Continuous improvement
  • Quality assurance
  • Training development

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

EASA Part 147 Instructor/Examiner

Atlantic Aviation Group
11.2012 - Current

Consultant

SA Partners
11.2011 - 08.2012

Continuous Improvement Facilitator

Lufthansa Technik/Shannon Aerospace
05.2011 - 11.2011

Lean Team Leader

Lufthansa Technik/Shannon Aerospace
08.2009 - 05.2011

Executive Board Member and Director

Lean Flight Initiative
09.2008 - 02.2014

Lean Facilitator

Shannon Aerospace
04.2006 - 08.2010

Standards Management Team Member

Shannon Aerospace
10.2002 - 04.2006

Team Leader (Structures & Composites)

Shannon Aerospace
05.1999 - 10.2002

Authorised Quality Inspector (S&C)

Shannon Aerospace
09.1997 - 09.2002

Aircraft Maintenance Technician (S&C)

Shannon Aerospace
07.1991 - 05.1997

Welder

Tyrrells Shipbuilders
02.1991 - 07.1991

Metal Fabricator

NSP Petrochemicals
02.1990 - 08.1990

Metal Fabricator

LMH Engineering
10.1985 - 10.1989

HDip Quality Management: Lean Systems

University of Limerick

HDip Quality Management

University of Limerick

Leaving Certificate

Arklow Vocational School

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