Nathan D. Witcher
Montclair,CA
Summary
Quality-focused lean six sigma black belt w/ 10 years of military experience managing a wide range of production & manufacturing activities at the Federal & Governmental compliance levels. Driven to consistently achieve goals by implementing lean methodologies that align w/ current resources & CapEx, overseeing process improvements, facilitating action plans to drive KPI's, meet delivery targets & meet voice of the customer expectations. Dedicated to personnel safety, quality control standard deviation approaches, demonstrating comprehensive leadership understanding & mentoring personnel through Kata coaching, preparing them into competent developmental roles. With several progressive roles & an adept understanding of hands-on/safe maintenance practices, troubleshooting, coordinating multi-sys repairs, problem-solving & communicating effectively in union environments, allows me to understand & liaise any production operation from the ground up, leading w/ Lean. If you are seeking a passionate & unbiased Lean Practitioner within your organization, you can demand & expect a value-added member to your team & increased yields for your future successes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lean Deployment Leader LSSBB
GKN Aerospace
Garden Grove, CA
05.2022 - Current
- Ranked #1 site-wide out of 460+ personnel for Kaizens & RADARs implemented/completed.
- Assisted business units with Kata coaching for existing functional projects by implementing set strategies to improve process productivity.
- Updated processes and process maps to improve material flow throughout factory.
- Created LSW & SOP instructions for assembly operators to improve workflow/productivity by 15%.
- Made recommendations to reduce waste, increase utilization and reduce costs via enhancements to procedures, business practices and systems.
- Used Six Sigma SIPOC and DMAIC process to initiate and lead problem-solving efforts.
Operations Supervisor (F-35)
GKN Aerospace
Garden Grove, CA
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed daily operations by driving GKN's core KPI's of "People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cash & Cost" for 20+ union personnel.
- Improved dept efficiency & productivity by 25%, by enforcing strict adherence to ISO-9000 standards, training key personnel & facilitating necessary objectives to meet business needs.
Senior Quality Supervisor
Pneudraulics Inc.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Led a team of 9 inspectors, which conducted detailed visual, microscopic & CMM inspections per customer ATP data & generated inspection rejections for non-conforming parts that did not meet quality standards for airworthiness.
- Initiated daily MRB meetings for non-conforming parts & conducted root cause analysis in-tandem w/ quality engineering for corrective actions.
Senior Operations Supervisor
Proterra
City of Industry, CA
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Managed 47+ union personnel across two departments (Mainline & Sub-Assemblies), resulting in exponential growth; company's approximate valuation worth $750M in 2019, increased to $1.76B+ in 2020 while operating in key role of Sr. Ops Supervisor.
- Enhanced operational efficiency & reduced labor expenses 30% by developing personnel into key roles, implementing comprehensive training metrics to create & sustain SOP's, GMP's & to fully optimize the 40-hr work week + minimizing OT.
Aircraft MX NCOIC (F-16, F-22, F-35)
United States Air Force
Hill Air Force Base, UT
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Managed & maintained $1.3M+ worth of tools, equipment & precious metals for 3+ years w/ zero loses & 100% accountability.
- Supervised 18 aircraft electrical, environmental & avionics systems specialists, scheduled shifts, enforced training requirements & performed quality assurance/control functions for servicing 56 assigned aircraft valued at $2.1B.
- Earned/Nominated as "Best Aircraft Maintenance Flight Award" during Annual Logistics Compliance Assessment Program (LSEP) inspection by employing highly-trained/competent maintenance teams who demonstrated sound safety practices w/ zero discrepancies & commanded a 100% Quality Assurance (QA) pass rate.
Safety Coordinator (A-10's)
United States Air Force
Osan Air Base, Republic Of Korea
06.2012 - 08.2013
- Reviewed standard operating procedures against optimal OSHA safety standards to verify conformance & personnel adherence to policies.
- Conducted/provided written + verbal safety training to 80+ personnel, assigned contractors, completed fire drill/evacuation routes & proper emergency reporting procedures.
- Redesigned/incentivized safety programs that influenced all assigned personnel to foster buy-in resulting in positive safety culture, reducing safety issues.
Education
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB) - Lean Six Sigma
Six Sigma Global Institute
Boston05.2022
Green Belt Certification - Lean Six Sigma Facilitator
U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology
Hill Air Force Base, UT05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Maintenance & Technology
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Hickam AFB, HI10.2014
Associate of Science - Aerospace Science
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL06.2011
Skills
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
- Team Dynamics & Team Building
- ISO 9000 & 14000 Series (QMS & EMS)
- Training Programs & Forms Doc
- Management/Supervisory Skills
- MS Office Suite
- Lean Manufacturing
- Safety & OSHA Compliances
- Union/CBA Procedures
- COVID-19 Protocols/Contact Tracing
Certification
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Practitioner
Timeline
Lean Deployment Leader LSSBB
GKN Aerospace
05.2022 - Current
Operations Supervisor (F-35)
GKN Aerospace
11.2021 - 05.2022
Senior Quality Supervisor
Pneudraulics Inc.
08.2021 - 10.2021
Senior Operations Supervisor
Proterra
09.2019 - 05.2021
Aircraft MX NCOIC (F-16, F-22, F-35)
United States Air Force
01.2013 - 01.2017
Safety Coordinator (A-10's)
United States Air Force
06.2012 - 08.2013
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB) - Lean Six Sigma
Six Sigma Global Institute
Green Belt Certification - Lean Six Sigma Facilitator
U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Maintenance & Technology
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Associate of Science - Aerospace Science
Community College of The Air Force
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