Daniel Utterberg
Diamond Bar, CA *****
909-***-**** / ***************@*****.***
Aerospace Manufacturing
Summary
Demonstrated experience in forecast and budgeting processes, building and
developing teams, process improvement, and excellent written and verbal
communication skills. Recognized ability to develop, organize, and execute
a plan. Accustomed to interfacing with international customers and
suppliers. Experienced in material review board and preventive & corrective
action processes. Areas of expertise include:
Continuous Improvement Program Management
Value Stream Mapping Supply Chain
Lean Manufacturing Product Support
Professional Experience
Brice Manufacturing, Pacoima, CA 2007
- 2010
A TIMCO division specializing in commercial airplane seating, the largest
in the US for MRO services
Director of Program Management, Product Support, and Customer Service
. Responsible for the oversight of three departments including
Program Management Office, Product Support and Customer Service.
. Involved in all leadership aspects of making decisions on RFP's,
managing multiple program P&L's, maintaining relationships with
major customers including Boeing, Airbus, and ATR
. Coordinated and led quarterly program management reviews
discussing quality, on-time delivery, financial health of
program, future business opportunities, continuous improvement
and best practices
. Created and implemented key metrics to increase efficiencies
across all departments including supply chain, planning and
operations, engineering functions that supported all
departments.
. Traveled internationally 40% of the time, meeting with clients,
prospects at the bid and proposal phase, entertaining key stake
holders in procurement, quality production and program
management
. Coordinated and Led all customer meetings that included:
Initial Technical Coordination Meetings (ITCM), Preliminary
Design Reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), and
conducted First Article Inspection (FAI) with all OEM's and end
users.
. Responsible for 25M in program and Spare revenue.
Key Accomplishments:
> Established a credible program management office, developing
key metrics, writing process and procedures which did not exist
prior to coming on board
> Increased change order and add-on activity which resulted in a
70% increase in sales
> Increased spares revenue by 56% post delivery of Seat Programs.
> Recognized by Boeing and Airbus for managing customer relations
and improving overall performance ratings as a seat supplier.
The Boeing Company, Long Beach, CA 1995 -
2006
Senior Program Manager, Passenger to Freighter Modifications (757, MD11,
DC10) 2001-2006
. Consolidated independently generated project data by interfacing
with functional specialist, or team specialist on cross-
functional teams, for an understanding of trade-offs among
costs, schedule, quality and risk
. Developed work-around plans, scheduled recovery plans,
alternative options, resource capacity plans, or risk mitigation
plans, or re-baselines the project as required
Professional Experience (continued)
. Developed, maintained and reported on Program performance and
cost metrics to all levels of senior management and airline
customers
. Worked to improve project management processes and business
systems that support project decision-makers
. Scheduled and planned own work assignments by leading,
directing, or managing development charters, work breakdown
structures, project plans, and project controls throughout the
life cycle of a project
. Managed 450M dollar program successfully.
Operations, Passenger to Freighter Modifications (757SF) 1998-2001
. Provided oversight and guidance to modification sites throughout
the world
. Provided quality products that meet customer, cost, schedule,
and performance requirements
. Provided technical leadership for assigned cross-organizational
projects and subcontractors, ensuring that programs are
completed within cost and schedule limits
. Responsible for maintaining cost, schedule, technical
performance as it relates to the specific contract
Technical Materials Support Analyst 1995-1997
. Team Lead for materials support of inducted aircraft at various
modification sites around the world
. Applied technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and
techniques to complex bill of materials in order to mitigate the
impact of short lead-time inductions
. Monitored, evaluated and recommended processes to improve shop
and supplier adherence to schedule with effective planning and
communication with all affected organizations
. Analyzed process and production data and negotiated with both
internal and external customers and suppliers to resolve
conflicts which included processes, costs, schedules and impact
on production flow
. Planned and managed development of tactical business plans for
inventory and materials management
. Facilitated introduction of new inventory management tools and
techniques into current processes
. Ensured organizational compliance with inventory management
policies, contractual requirements, and governmental regulations
Technical Publications 1995
. Planned, designed and managed complex projects that often
encompassed multiple sources and a various production techniques
. Oversaw project compliance with scheduling and airline
requirements
. Conferred with customers to solve production problems
effectively
Education and Training
Program Management Professional (PMP) - University of Villanova 2005
Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, University of La Verne
2010 completion (AA complete)
Boeing Leadership Center - "First & Second Line Leadership", Program
Management,
Lean Distribution Seminars, Long Beach, CA, Everett, WA, Wichita KS, and
Mobile, AL
Technical Skills
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Project and Power
Point; foster lean manufacturing business model and knowledgeable of
metrics and structure within aerospace manufacturing.