Stephen Webb
Summary
A proven and results-oriented business leader, with operational proficiency in production management and Lean operations. Skilled at leading organizational change and growth, I possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with demonstrated successes in customer satisfaction, risk management, and exceptional P&L performance. Proficient in the execution of strategic programs and initiatives, I am relentless in building high-performing teams that deliver meaningful process improvements.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Unit Lead
Elbit America
01.2022 - Current
- Single point of accountability, having full general management and P&L responsibility for $140M+ business unit across three US-based facilities
- Senior advisor to executive leadership on project execution, ensuring processes and performance discipline are in place to consistently achieve financial commitments to corporation
- Established new strategic direction of business unit, focused on situational awareness, lethality, and force protection, resulting in revenue growth of 143% in 2023
- Captured four-year backlog expansion and $37M+ of new business awards in Q4 of 2023
Senior Director, Programs
DRS Land Systems
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Programs lead for $500M+ line of business, providing surveillance, radar, survivability, and target acquisition integrated systems for ground-based platforms
- Directed and led LOB program revenue growth of 318% and a 68% increase in R&D investment
- Division leading financial performance results during three-year period: $341M in Bookings, $361M in Revenue, $93M in Gross Margin, and $215M in positive Free Cash Flow
- Led program EAC gross margin improvement over four straight quarters across the portfolio, averaging a 13.6% increase over that period
- Key contributor to the corporate sponsored Always Performing Excellence (APEX) process improvement initiative, leading six different initiatives that realized $500K+ in hard savings
- Directed the successful execution of $10M+ in R&D projects in the areas of Active Protection, Counter-UAS, Targeting, Tethered Surveillance, and Precision Fires
- Led the successful expansion of the Program Management team though recruitment and retention efforts over the past two-year period, achieving 70% diversity improvement
Senior Program Manager
DRS Sustainment Systems, Incorporated
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Directed cross-functional teams of 20+ personnel in the execution of large-scale strategic transportation focused programs (cargo loading and railcar) with revenues of $100M+ annually
- Consistently achieved internal and external cost, schedule, and performance targets across a $300M+ portfolio of multiple programs of national security interest
- Led proposal operations on major new business proposal activities across multiple lines of business
- Primary customer interface on all matters involving project execution and performance, with a company-high average customer satisfaction rating of 4.9 / 5.0
Manager, Business Operations
DRS Sustainment Systems, Incorporated
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Provided senior executive leadership team support and supervision in managing the business, with revenues exceeding $350M annually
- Coordinated and prepared monthly scorecard reviews with corporate leadership, reviewing and reporting key financial indicator performance for all programs across the division
- Managed various Rapid Improvement Process Teams (RIPT), ensuring the overall operation of various departments within the company were functioning at high standards of efficiency
- Directed all employee communication activities and associated strategic initiatives for the company’s three U.S. based facilities
- As Ethics Officer, served as the organization’s internal control point for ethics and improprieties, allegations, complaints, and conflicts of interest
Contract Administrator
Systems & Electronics, Incorporated
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Responsible for the administration of over $100 million in development and production contracts, with a primary focus on the company’s naval electronics and automatic test equipment product line
- Black Belt Leader of Six Sigma team that realized $1.2M in savings for the company
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Webster University
Saint Louis, MissouriBachelor of Science in MIS -
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MissouriSkills
- Strategic & Operational Management
- Financial Planning
- Internal Research & Development Execution
- Operations & Productivity Improvement
- Relationship Management
- International Sourcing & Supply Chain Management
- Full Life Cycle Project Management
- Product Development
- Budgeting & Pricing Strategies
- Contract Management & Negotiations
- Strategic Planning
- P&L Management
- Process Improvements
- Quality Assurance
- KPI Tracking
- Contract Administration
- Revenue Growth
- Performance Improvement
- Team Leadership & Development
- Change Management
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Six Sigma Methodologies
- Performance Tracking
- Supply Chain Risk Management
- Scope Management
- Employee Motivation
- Conflict Resolution
Professional Development
- University of North Carolina, Advanced Program in Logistics & Technology
- Central Florida University, Supervisor & Manager Development
- Oracle University, Primavera P6 Scheduling
- Missouri State University, Six Sigma Black Belt
- Defense Systems Management College, Acquisition Management
- Defense Acquisition University, Contracting with the Federal Government
Activities & Honors
- Member, Air Force Association (2021 – present)
- Licensed Youth Academy Soccer Coach, U.S. Soccer Federation (2014 – present)
- Member, Association of the U.S. Army (2007 – present)
- President, Saint Catherine Laboure School Board of Education (2014 – 2017)
- Member, Defense Industry Initiative on Business Ethics & Conduct (2011 – present)
- Alderman, City of Sunset Hills, Missouri (2008 – 2013)
- Top 40 Under 40’ Honoree, St. Louis Business Journal (2009)
- Eagle Scout in Boy Scouts of America
Timeline
Business Unit Lead
Elbit America
01.2022 - Current
Senior Director, Programs
DRS Land Systems
01.2018 - 01.2022
Senior Program Manager
DRS Sustainment Systems, Incorporated
01.2010 - 01.2018
Manager, Business Operations
DRS Sustainment Systems, Incorporated
01.2008 - 01.2010
Contract Administrator
Systems & Electronics, Incorporated
01.2001 - 01.2007
Master of Business Administration -
Webster University
Bachelor of Science in MIS -
Saint Louis University