Chris Giokas

Dynamic Logistics Coordinator at Boeing Australia with proven leadership and communication skills. Expert in managing stock levels and optimizing assembly processes, ensuring timely delivery of components. Adaptable and proficient in inventory management systems, I effectively liaise with customers and buyers to resolve shortages, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting production goals.

I started way back in 1995 as a layup operator in FA18 (military program) and worked there for 5 years, being a strict program I adapted and performed well in my role, as the attention to detail was very important. I also worked for 1 year in other layup rooms 777 and Airbus..

My next destination was Autoclaves for 7 years where I got my Forklift licence and used it daily. In Autoclaves I did multiple shifts, mostly Day and Night shift, which showed my adaptability for change.

Then my opportunity came to become a Logistics Coordinator which I really enjoy. I started in despatch for 2 years, which was sheet metal, my roles were kitting and deliveries to paint shop. I also despatched parts to Bankstown. Unfortunately sheet metal closed and then I was transferred to 787 Fabrication for 4 years, I released work orders for layup and moved, scheduled work for each area (such as trim, NDT, Quality, edge seal, Paint etc.). I also help develop the EVB, which is a great tool that is used today for tracking parts in Fabrication and Assembly.

Due to my vast experience and knowledge I was then transferred to 777 Elevator Fabrication for 4 years, it was a new project coming from Bankstown, which the company was duel sourcing at the time. So I had to despatch and receive parts to and from Bankstown. I scheduled all areas including Ply cutting, layup, trim, striker plate etc. I also introduced EVB to 777 Fabrication.

My next change was back to 787 Fabrication, where my skills, knowledge and leadership qualities where required as the rate was ramping up, I scheduled worked in all areas including liaising with customers and managers daily, I also did Night Shift for Paint/Final.

My next move was MMO where I was the 737 Rudder Assembly coordinator for 1 year. After that I got moved MQ28 where we developed a better kitting area and was integral in the improvement required to kit more efficiently. In my MQ28 role I also dispatched product with Rec's and liaising with quality.

I then got moved back to 787 Fabrication on Afternoon shift, which I enjoyed the change of shift for many reasons..

After this adventure, I am now currently in MMO...