John Langdon
Scottsdale,AZ
Summary
Experienced in senior-level operations, production and distribution. Promotes wide range of experience in planning and leading operations in manufacturing environment. Well-versed in contributing to company growth by implementing continuous process improvement, production optimization and high-performance team development. Experienced with union labor and contract negotiations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Manager
THE BOEING COMPANY
Everett, WA
07.2016 - 06.2021
- Manages employees within electrical manufacturing discipline
- Develops and executes business plans, policies and procedures and develops organizational and technical strategies
- Acquires resources, provides technical management of suppliers, and leads process improvements
- Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reports
- Collateral responsibilities included:
- 737 ESRC Staffing
- 737 Quality and Compliance Improvements- Lean implementation of Standard Work
Manufacturing Manager
THE BOEING COMPANY
07.2013 - 06.2016
- Lead a cross-functional Operations and Engineering Support team in defining, designing and implementing the necessary tools and equipment to enable and prepare the 787 Final Assembly Manufacturing Business Unit for delivery
- Tasked with improving internal group processes, integrating and define activities and conducting and participating in people processes/skill requirements
- Assignment objectives include the implementation of Shipside Action Tracker (SAT), Induction processes, cross functional support integration, defined CPJ reduction activities, and onboarding/development programs for new team members/interns
- Collateral responsibilities included:
- 787 DALP Skill Team Rep
- 787 PSHM Change Board Rep
Manufacturing Manager
THE BOEING COMPANY
05.2012 - 07.2013
- 787 Cargos/Wings/A-, Lead the Boeing Structures and Electrical work statement associated with the 787 work statement
- Responsible for directing work group activities and performance against program commitments and acquire and develop employees
- Tasked with improving internal group processes, integrating, and overseeing 787 suppliers’ defined activities and conducting and participating in People processes/skill requirements
- Lead the 787 Cargos sustaining program includes
- Support production execution
- Manage change process, type design and configuration
- Develop product improvement ideas that enable reduction of cost and increased productivity
- Manage Cargos end-items to support program milestones
Electrical Team Lead
THE BOEING COMPANY
02.2011 - 05.2012
- Boeing Electrical work statement associated with the Cargos work package
- Responsible for installing and assigning work group activities and performance against program commitments
- Tier 1 certified electrical systems installer
- Manage work statement end-items to support program milestones
- Ensure requirements are verified and workable
Director
Weidner Property Management
Seattle, WA
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Provided The Weidner Company senior executives objective assessments by performing operational, compliance and financial audits for various business units and programs
- Assessments were to improve individual business unit performance and ensure business unit alignment with corporate goals
- Analyzed Marketing plans for accuracy and guidance
- Assessed operations of multifamily housing facilities
- Reviewed financial operations and account reconciliations
- Audited accounting for gains and losses
Project Manager
Titan Global
St Louis, MO
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Delivered International hotel FF&E, project phasing, installation, organizational structure strategy, resource plan, communication plan, risk assessment plan, cost feasibility studies, and budget allocation plan for world class hotel organizations
- Reduced the non-recurring installation costs by over 50%, through feasibility studies process improvements
- Implemented metrics for managing cost to plan performance using Earned Value Management (EVM) tools
Project Manager
Orient Express
New York, NY
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Led International super luxury hotel projects in North America, Asia, Central America, and the Caribbean
- Direct report to the Director of Construction
- Created the integrated work statement and schedule to accomplish the requirements, lead engineering in implementing, performing tasks, tracking the progress, and ensuring the project completed on schedule and budget
- Managed a large scale, $72M, historical renovation project; provided weekly/monthly status to executives, led cross-functional teams in trouble-shooting major issues that impact design, delivery, and budget – on-time efficiency of 90%
- Oversaw and managed the global purchasing division supporting both local and international hotel projects Developed new relationships and opened international warehouse and distribution center with $1/2M cost savings
- Led cross-disciplined teams in French Polynesian PIP, with market analysis, cost strategy, risk assessment, and delivery schedule
- Project included CAPEX infrastructure improvements; proposal returned 20% under the $25M budget.
Education
Bachelor’s degree - Organizational Leadership, Project Management
Arizona State University
12.2023
Skills
- New Employee Hiring
- Quality Assurance Authority
- Fabrication Professional
- Strategic Thinker
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Decision Making
- Technical Staff Collaboration
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Manufacturing Manager
THE BOEING COMPANY
07.2016 - 06.2021
Manufacturing Manager
THE BOEING COMPANY
07.2013 - 06.2016
Manufacturing Manager
THE BOEING COMPANY
05.2012 - 07.2013
Electrical Team Lead
THE BOEING COMPANY
02.2011 - 05.2012
Director
Weidner Property Management
01.2009 - 01.2011
Project Manager
Titan Global
01.2008 - 01.2009
Project Manager
Orient Express
01.2006 - 01.2008
Bachelor’s degree - Organizational Leadership, Project Management
Arizona State University