Operations Manager Program Management

Earned value, clearance, verbal communication, Secret, program management, develop, mission, belt, cause, https://sklz.global.lmco.com/profile/g154874

Operations Manager : linkedin.com/in/brian-padgett-11212288/ Lockheed Martin Multi-Func-Manager

Lockheed Martin Operations Excellence manager, Marietta GA, November 2022 - 2023 Lead a team of 11 salary employees in three major areas of business supporting the F-35 production team.

• Operational excellence team

o Advanced technical team comprised of SME’s with technical trainings, manufacturing processes, root cause corrective action and audit preparedness. Work cross functionally to manufacturing engineering to develop design changes, implement continuous and process improvement. Schedule internal compliance verification and measure audit readiness. Work with production leaders on effective root cause analysis and collaborate with support organizations to implement process improvement.

o Dev ops internships- International interns with software development experience to support manufacturing processes. Software analysis, automation to include web design, applications, and robotics. This consist of python coding, SQL, and website development. o Workmanship investigation- team monitor and controls workmanship records and facilitates triage meetings to identify workmanship/process driven failures with a support team responsible for addressing the issue. Maintains and manages metrics for senior corrective action board and first line leader data entries.

o Pre-post internal audit team- Audit preparedness counter measures. Team regularly verifies process compliance and policy awareness by walking the production floor and auditing 6’s compliance AS91000 compliance, internal policy compliance and also is the single point of contact for external audit teams. All findings are reported in a “did you know” follow up outlining process failures, and policy education.

• Advanced structure and manufacturing process training o Designed F-35 structure training and managed 3 trainer staff to successfully train 170 hourly mechanics. Designed and managed pass-fail criteria in accordance with the CBA requirements. o Curriculum modifications to current certification training and requalification training to closely match manufacturing standards.

o Develop new advanced training techniques not covered in standard qual F-35 catalog. o Worked closely with project team to develop manufacturing software test bed environment for work instruction software (SFM) to allow employees to interface with the software during the proficiency demonstration.

• Car/iCAR coordinator

o Manage all corrective actions in the form of iCar (internal corrective action) issued to F-35 Marietta.

o Use web-based platform PCAMS to submit objective evidence for corrective actions. o Issue and track employee submissions to corrective action process. o Attend and present iCAR and CAR closure in CARRB review board at site level. Earned value, clearance, verbal communication, Secret, program management, develop, mission, belt, cause, Lockheed Martin---Multi-Func-Asc Mgr--

F-35 Center wing production, Marietta GA, January 2017 – November 2022 Managed three major SWBS build areas (J470-J480-J475) F-35 center wing production. 111 hourly represented and 9 salary employees tracked individual employee performance and hold my leadership team accountable to manage daily performance expectations for their individual task centers.

• Safety

o Weekly rhythm conducting surveillance, and safety audits utilizing TZ leader to create action plan for direct staff to correct findings. Work with facilities and area floor engineering for long term solutions and preventative maintenance.

• Quality

o SWBS corrective action board team lead. Triage SRR reduction through ICA and action items by evaluating area top drivers. Root cause corrective action, and RED X methodology. o NFS (Non-conformance Feedback System)

• Continuous improvement

o Lead cross functional team meetings for project management level improvements to the value stream. Work with direct staff to set priorities, define scope, and execute continuous improvement ideas generated from the production shop floor. o PMT lead facilitator (performance management teams) Lockheed Martin Multi-Func-Asc Mgr

F-35 Wing, Fort Worth TX, October 2015 -January 2017. Second shift associate manager (J461-J462-J450-J420) Led a team of leaders to the cost, schedule, and quality goals on 2nd shift for the outer wing box and wing systems. Supported leader standard work through job assignments daily. Manufacturing of the right- and left-hand wing for all three variants of the F-35. 12 total positions including auto-drill locations that drill ream and countersink major wing skin components for installation. Job duties included direct supervisor of station 5 and station 3 build teams along with 3 supervisors and 2 specialists reporting directly to me.

Lockheed Martin Completion supervisor

C-5 Galaxy RERP modernization program, Marietta GA, November 2012- October 2015. Supervised 32 hourly mechanics to the cost and schedule goals of the C5 RERP program goals. Awarded for reducing schedule from 63 days to 47. Awarded SRA spot award. Heavy structure modification of the wing pylon fuel structure. Managed build teams to successfully deliver C5 wing mods to down stream teams that included restoration, electrical and hydraulic check outs. Earned value, clearance, verbal communication, Secret, program management, develop, mission, belt, cause, Lockheed Martin--Lead structure mechanic --

Heavy structure MOD mechanic on C-5 RERP program April 2011- October 2012. Depot level tear down of C-5 structure and over and above repairs due to field repairs and stress on the major structure components. Removed legacy components and replaced them with new parts that include shear webs, steel engine fittings, and slat track holders. Integral tank sealing, close tolerance hole drilling and removal of legacy components. Led a team of three mechanics, and successfully passed quality checks for hole quality, NDI, and functional testing. Restored fuel tank configurations and simulated engine hang. Created new process for pre-drilling holes prior to legacy fitting that reduced span. Successfully developed relationships with DCMA customer by facilitating inspections of completed work. L3 communications Sheet metal technician

UH-1Y, V-22 CH-47 Chinook Crestview FL, July of 2007- 2011. Manufacturing of the C-47 chinook and various sub-assemblies on the UH-1Y and V-22 Helicopters, including fire wall assembly.

CH-47 fuselage manufacturing included locating sheet metal skins, major ribs and stringer locations for junction boxes, fuel fittings, and mating surfaces. Drilling, riveting, sealing and installing components that make up the CH-47 structure.

UH-1Y Bell helicopter components including the air intake on the right and left side. Riveting, drilling locating laying out holes and using jigs, fixtures, bucking bars, rivet sets, drill blocks and clecos. V-22 Bell Helicopter components including the titanium fire wall. Drill, ream, countersink, install, and retro fit to meet engineering requirements.

Padgett’s Construction Superintendent

Niceville FL, 2000-2008.

Supervised 8 to 10 people for residential new construction, responsible for design, layout and execution of foundations, concrete forms, roofing systems, flooring, electrical rough-in, finish work, and custom fabrication. Managed budgets for supplies, equipment, and employee salaries. Designed and implemented changes to Blueprints and rough-cut roofing systems, in adherence with all zoning and county/city inspections to foundation and structure. Hung custom cabinets and counter tops installed trim, molding, and doors in large custom homes. Earned value, clearance, verbal communication, Secret, program management, develop, mission, belt, cause, 2023

Colorado Technical University

GPA: 3.9

2020

Colorado Technical University

GPA: 3.8

Scrum Master

Walton Senior Highschool 2003

GPA: 3.2

Root cause corrective action

2018

2017

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