Benjamin Lockhart

Managed $800M in federal funding for F-135 lift systems, ensuring optimal allocation across cost, schedule, and technical scope.

Drove monthly submissions for EACs, risk reports, and variance analyses, enhancing financial oversight.

Led Initial Baseline Reviews and Comprehensive EACs with government stakeholders to ensure compliance.

Supported proposal development by providing precise cost estimates and facilitating contract flow-downs to subcontractors.

• Created daily demand and TAKT dashboard in Excel to monitor plant-wide utilization.
• Collaborated with buyers to quote eligible parts and facilitate supplier transitions.
• Managed planner reports on daily and weekly basis to enhance operational tracking.
• Automated Excel processes, increasing efficiency across existing workflows.
• Assisted planners on special projects, including NOE Matrix and Program BOM breakdown.

• Managed 15 suppliers across domestic and global markets to ensure seamless operations.
• Developed procedures for tracking expiring export licenses, enhancing compliance efficiency.

• Supervised approximately 10 direct reports to achieve daily production targets.
• Collaborated with quality, production control, and engineering teams to meet production goals.
• Led C.O.R.E. events for cell redesign and tooling assessments to evaluate capacity.
• Rotated employees across various areas to ensure comprehensive process coverage.

• Collaborated with NWS and FC/GSE logistics teams to enhance operational efficiency.
• Led Diversion Letter migration project, implementing significant process changes.
• Acquired skills necessary for various applications in ILS through hands-on practice.