Heath Conn
Mammoth Freighters
Olympia,WA
2025
years of professional experience
Results-driven aerospace leader with expertise in managing large-scale projects that enhance profitability. Skilled in operational and lean manufacturing, supply chain management, engineering, program management, and quality management. Developed and led cross-functional teams, leveraging strong leadership and problem-solving skills to achieve organizational goals.
Work History
Supply Chain Consultant
4 Months- Conducted regular performance evaluations for continuous improvement within the supply chain network.
- Formulated demand planning and generated supply chain management metrics.
Supply Chain Consultant
2 Months- Monitored and tracked supplier performance to enforce adherence to quality standards and established timelines.
- Enhanced supply chain efficiency by optimizing processes and implementing industry best practices.
Director of Manufacturing
3 Years 9 Months- Directs planning, tooling, capital, and build execution for modification of VC-25 B AC.
- Managed scope, design infrastructure, monitored and analyzed risk and opportunities on a large manufacturing budget of $800M+ and 250 + employees.
- Develops strong employee and customer relationships with the USAF by listening and designing communication plans that increased customer satisfaction, efficiency, and product acceptability.
Director of Production Planning
2 Years 10 Months- Planned and supervised build effort for LRIP AC, including the KC-46A Finishing Center and Boom Shop.
- Primary Executive Sponsor for aircraft delivery.
- Created excellent relationships with counterpart in USAF Production SPO.
Director of Manufacturing
2 Years- Managed build effort for 4 EMD AC, including 767-2C, KC-46A, Finishing Center, and Boom Shop.
- Oversaw successful fuel contamination recovery efforts and met urgent time-sensitive deadlines.
- Communicated with Boeing Executives and USAF customers through presentations and briefings.
- Devised team strategies for combined manufacturing groups to develop strong partnerships.
Manufacturing Integration Leader
1 Year 7 Months- Implemented provisioning strategy for two AC – 767-2C and KC-46A.
- Primary manufacturing leader responsible for supporting electrical recovery.
- Created mitigation plans that minimized factory impacts for systems components.
- Conducted producibility and lean workshop activities in support of initial build.
Boeing Site Leader
2 Years- Initiated and led significant schedule and quality recovery effort for the 787 Horizontal Stabilizer.
- Repaired severely damaged relationships with international partners, Alenia-Foggia.
- Partnered with final assembly customers to improve quality and reduce flow rates.
- Established plan to support future rate increase of 7 end items per month.
Mid Body – 8 Engineering Leader
6 Months- Led team of 350 engineers for non-recurring statement of work.
- Launched Type Certification plan, including analyses, changes, and releases.
- Chaired change boards and created implementation plans that spanned entire value stream.
Systems Integration Senior Manager / Systems Integration Manager
3 Years 4 Months- Directed team of 200 for all Systems Installation Engineering for Boeing and Partner.
- Reduced numerous safety of flight and program critical path risks.
- Produced 787-9 Systems Installation Common Architecture plan, resulting in major cost/flow reduction.
- Operated as management leader for 787 Wing Stems Traveled Work Team.
- Supervised cross-functional team of 35 engineers and coordinated installation of electrical brackets and wiring.
Systems Engineer Senior Staff for Joint-Strike Fighter
Lead Engineer / Systems Engineer
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Mechanical Engineering
Skills
Aerospace Program Expertise
Team Development
Technical Leadership
Continuous Improvement
Project / Program Management
Cross-Functional Leadership
Customer Satisfaction
Industrial Project Management
Relationship Building
Supply Chain
Stakeholder Analysis
Executive Presence / Critical Reasoning
Patents
Dual Valve Apparatus for Aircraft Engine Ice Protection and Related Methods, US Patent 7959109B2
Military Experience
U.S. Navy, Naval Nuclear Power Program, USS California (CGN-36), Honorable Discharge
Timeline
Supply Chain Consultant
Mammoth Freighters
11.2023 - 03.2024Read More
Supply Chain Consultant
Duncan Aerospace
03.2022 - 05.2022Read More
Director of Manufacturing
Boeing Defense, Space, and Security
04.2016 - 01.2020Read More
Director of Production Planning
Boeing Defense, Space, and Security
04.2016 - 02.2019Read More
Director of Manufacturing
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
04.2014 - 04.2016Read More
Manufacturing Integration Leader
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
09.2012 - 04.2014Read More
Boeing Site Leader
Boeing
09.2010 - 09.2012Read More
Mid Body – 8 Engineering Leader
Boeing
03.2010 - 09.2010Read More
Systems Integration Senior Manager / Systems Integration Manager
Boeing
11.2006 - 03.2010Read More
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science (BS) from Mechanical Engineering
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Systems Engineer Senior Staff for Joint-Strike Fighter
Lockheed Martin
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Lead Engineer / Systems Engineer
Boeing Company
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University of Washington
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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