Justin Earl
West
Summary
Senior operations and manufacturing executive with more than nineteen years of leadership experience across aerospace, industrial manufacturing, and high volume production environments. Proven record of driving EBITDA improvement through operational excellence, margin discipline, lean transformation, and capital planning. Experienced in P and L ownership, multi division leadership, safety and compliance governance, and scaling manufacturing operations in AS9100 and ISO regulated environments.
Seasoned Director of Operations with significant experience in overseeing daily operations, improving efficiency, and leading successful teams. Proven leadership skills demonstrated through management of cross-functional teams and strategic planning initiatives. Track record of implementing operational improvements that increase productivity and reduce costs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
EcoPool
Salado
04.2025 - Current
- Lead enterprise manufacturing operations across four divisions including modular pool manufacturing robotic refurbishment UV systems assembly and custom industrial fabrication. Own operational strategy capital planning labor deployment and margin protection.
- Directed the launch of the S Series modular pool platform integrating engineering materials ACM systems and scalable production strategy.
- Established in house SIP panel manufacturing capability including equipment selection staffing and process design.
- Drove throughput and margin improvement through lean work cells standardized workflows and KPI driven labor management.
- Developed operating budgets and capital plans aligned to growth targets and profitability objectives.
- Implemented dashboards tracking labor efficiency material cost throughput and quality performance.
- Reduced process variation and quality risk through standardized work instructions and controlled production processes.
Senior Logistics Engineer F 35 MUO
BAE Systems
Fort Worth
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Led modification and overhaul planning for F 35 retrofit programs.
- Coordinated engineering supply chain and production teams to eliminate constraints and improve throughput.
Manufacturing Supervisor F 35 Wing Mate
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Fort Worth
02.2023 - 01.2025
- Led more than fifty technicians across aerospace assembly lines operating under AS9100 quality standards.
- Improved labor efficiency by seventeen percent and reduced rework by thirteen percent through lean initiatives.
- Strengthened quality systems first pass yield and delivery performance across critical production areas.
Structures and Low Observable Division Chief
United States Marine Corps
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Managed a seventy two person division responsible for precision structural repair and low observable coatings.
- Improved readiness and reduced downtime through lean programs and cross training initiatives.
Education
Master of Science - Operations and Project Management
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration emphasis
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt -
Skills
- Project management
- Lean manufacturing
- Data analysis
- Process improvement
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Budget development
- Quality assurance
- Supply chain coordination
- Effective communication
- Process improvements
- Operational efficiency
- Risk mitigation
- Workforce planning
- Operations oversight
- Operations management
- Product development
- Cross-functional team management
- Problem-solving abilities
Personal Information
Title: Vice President and General Manager | Industrial and Aerospace Manufacturing
Executive Leadership Scope
- Full P and L ownership and operating budget accountability
- Leadership of multi division manufacturing operations
- Capital investment planning and return justification
- EBITDA margin and productivity improvement initiatives
- Safety quality and regulatory compliance governance
- Customer facing operational and technical leadership
Timeline
Director of Operations
EcoPool
04.2025 - Current
Senior Logistics Engineer F 35 MUO
BAE Systems
01.2025 - 04.2025
Manufacturing Supervisor F 35 Wing Mate
Lockheed Martin Corporation
02.2023 - 01.2025
Structures and Low Observable Division Chief
United States Marine Corps
01.2014 - 01.2017