Zach Norman Email & Phone Number

Arlington, Va, Us

• Partner with many cross-functional teams & stakeholders of Boeing Manufacturing Excellence to develop data-driven tools & processes and drive high-impact projects• Collect and analyze data to generate insights for strategic decision-making.• Portfolio Management & Integration to maintain effective communication, forward progress, and alignment throughout• Administration of business-wide Structured on-the-job training exercises, area-specific plan development & directing others in this space, process development, progress tracking, and user system support • Lead and collaborate on strategic projects, including Training Center of Excellence, Troubleshooting Academy, Structured OJT, and Immersion Week Events (among others)• Execute projects, including research, analysis, document drafting, presentation preparation, stakeholder management, and communication of findings to leadership.• Ensure alignment of strategy and priorities by synthesizing and communicating decisions between management and the broader organization.

Arlington, Va, Us

• Perform ad-hoc data analysis in support of lean manufacturing initiatives.• Analyze & interpret performance & quality data to identify & mitigate the impact of changes on the production system.• Identify opportunities & implement changes to improve products utilizing rapid system problem solving by identifying, investigating, & developing countermeasures to reduce costs. • Leverage manufacturing experience (1) for coaching, performance improvement and problem solving & (2) for liaising with shop personnel to develop safety, quality, & efficiency projects.• Collaborate with mechanics, managers, engineers, finance, research & technology, facilities, & suppliers to find solutions that positively impact the build process.

Arlington, Va, Us

Led employees performing activities in multiple manufacturing disciplines. Develop organizational and technical strategies by collaborating and engaging my team to insure daily commitments are met and bar chart compliance is kept.Identify opportunities to improve work-related products and processes. Engage and empower others in the group to make process improvements.Adapt to the many different situations within the production environment. Initiates action to improve production, not only to current issues but is proactive at seeking out possible future issues and preventing them.

Arlington, Va, Us

747 Mid-Bodies (2nd time) - Accomplished activities in multiple manufacturing disciplines. Also responsible for shop 5S projects/initiatives and progress monitoring, performing monthly WASA audits and shop tool maintenance/inventory activities.

Arlington, Va, Us

Led crew(s) of 10-20 Aircraft Mechanics, created daily work assignments, educated new employees on Change Incorporation flight line processes, bar line specific Installation Plans and Non-Conformance Management, coordinated organization of work packages with I.E. to optimize rework efficiency. Worked closely with Engineering, IE, ME, and others in a cross-functional capacity. In charge of the main deck packages.

Arlington, Va, Us

747 Mid-Bodies (1st time) Perform activities in multiple manufacturing disciplines. Also responsible for leading Employee Involvement team meetings and initiatives, shop 5S projects and progress monitoring, performing monthly WASA audits and shop tool maintenance/inventory activities.

A content creation and marketing business specializing in diverse creative services, including graphic design for clients promotional needs, video editing and production, website development, a part-time e-commerce venture, as well as the occasional fine art commission. Additionally, consulting services for various projects were offered, providing expertise and guidance to clients seeking creative solutions.

Enhanced airframe/structures skills and developed project management aptitude during this Hawker Hurricane (WWII Warbird) restoration.

Camano Island , Us

Refurbishment of McDonnell-Douglas aircraft interior units such as galleys, lavatories and PSUs.

Kansas City, Mo, Us

Customer-centric home improvement retailer, where the manager provided mentoring in business/entrepreneurship on and off-hours for a few months.

Mumbai, Maharashtra, In

American Express Membership Rewards customer support and sales.

Variety of small projects pertaining to many aircraft types including Taylorcraft, Piper, Cessna, Boeing and Hawker.*At the time the company was "JNE Aircraft Restoration Services."

Learned how being solution-focused and asking relevant questions is most important to not only selling to customers, but analyzing most problems in any setting.

Restoration of a Boeing B-17E Bomber for Paul Allen's "Flying Heritage Collection" sub-contractor for Vulcan, Inc. Sheet metal/heavy aircraft structures disassembly, refurbishment or re-fabrication and re-assembly.

Repair Station environment: Assisted A&P mechanics with maintenance of a fleet of Beechcraft Model 18 aircraft. Summer job when I was only a freshman in High School.

Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration - Bsba, Business

Certificate, Guitar & Music Theory

English Literature & Advanced Mathematics

Telecommunications

High School Diploma, General Studies