Zack Popa
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
North Ogden,UT
21
years of professional experience
Transportation and Logistics Lead with 4.5 years of expertise in logistics and Global Supply Chain operations, complemented by over 15 years in aerospace, transportation, construction and technical operations. Skilled in coordinating personnel and resources, supporting production schedules, and managing time-sensitive transportation needs. Focused on process improvement through effective communication and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
Work History
Transportation Lead / Dispatcher
4 Years 7 Months- Provide day-to-day leadership and operational coordination for transportation activities supporting production, logistics, and Global Supply Chain (GSC) operations.
- Lead transportation and dispatch activities by prioritizing competing requirements and ensuring resources are aligned with operational and production needs.
- Coordinate the movement of raw materials, assemblies, tooling, rigs, jigs, and completed products while maintaining a strong focus on safety, accuracy, quality, and schedule adherence.
- Developed and distributed daily driving schedules across departments, ensuring alignment of transportation requirements with organizational functions.
- Develop and distribute daily driving schedules to multiple departments, coordinating transportation requirements across organizational functions.
- Serve as a key point of coordination between transportation personnel, production teams, logistics organizations, and other internal stakeholders.
- Support production schedules by ensuring required materials, tooling, and equipment are available and transported when needed.
- Took ownership of time-sensitive transportation requirements, proactively communicating changes, delays, and potential impacts to stakeholders.
- Coordinate multiple transportation requests simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness in a high-tempo aerospace environment.
- Provide leadership and direction to drivers and transportation personnel to ensure assignments are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established procedures.
- Demonstrate strong ownership of time-sensitive transportation requirements and proactively communicate changes, delays, or potential impacts to stakeholders.
- Identified transportation challenges and collaborated with cross-functional teams to create practical solutions that minimized operational disruptions.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to improve transportation coordination, communication, scheduling, and resource utilization.
- Maintain a strong understanding of organizational procedures, security requirements, safety expectations, and operational controls within a defense/aerospace environment.
- Work effectively in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment requiring professionalism, accountability, discretion, and strict adherence to established processes.
- Build productive relationships with employees, drivers, production personnel, logistics teams, and leadership to ensure successful execution of daily operations.
- Demonstrate leadership through accountability, initiative, effective communication, and a willingness to take ownership of challenges beyond assigned responsibilities.
- Key Areas: Global Supply Chain
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Production Support
- Dispatch
- Material Movement
- Scheduling
- Cross-Functional Operations
- DoD Environment
Foreman
5 Years- Provided hands-on leadership while maintaining accountability for safety, quality, productivity, and project completion.
- Led daily field operations and provided direction to employees responsible for installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of low-voltage systems.
- Managed installation and maintenance activities involving CAT 6 cabling, fiber-optic networks, broadband systems, security systems, access control, and fire alarm systems.
- Assessed employee performance, providing coaching and direction to enhance productivity and workmanship.
- Evaluated completed work against quality standards, identifying root causes of deficiencies to implement corrective actions.
- Assessed employee performance and provided coaching, direction, and support to improve productivity, workmanship, and overall team performance.
- Promoted a culture of safety and accountability by ensuring employees followed established procedures and safe work practices.
- Performed data system installations including patch panels, MDF setups, tower installations, and associated network infrastructure.
- Maintained appropriate inventory and supply levels to ensure crews had the tools, materials, and equipment necessary to maintain productivity.
- Identified potential material shortages and proactively managed supply requirements to prevent unnecessary delays.
- Promoted safety and accountability culture by ensuring adherence to established procedures and safe work practices.
- Provided hands-on support during complex installations and troubleshooting activities, leading by example and working alongside team members when required.
- Managed construction and installation activities using a wide range of power tools, hand tools, testing equipment, and specialized equipment.
- Demonstrated leadership in dynamic field environments where successful execution required organization, communication, adaptability, and sound judgment.
Painter
6 Years- Performed residential interior and exterior painting projects while maintaining high standards for workmanship, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
- Worked with oil-based and latex paints across a variety of residential and commercial applications.
- Operated power sprayers, hand tools, brushes, rollers, and other equipment to enhance project efficiency.
- Prepared work areas and surfaces to ensure professional-quality finished products.
- Prepared surfaces through sanding, cleaning, taping, caulking, and other required preparation techniques.
- Protected surrounding surfaces and property from damage, overspray, and spills through proper use of drop cloths and protective materials.
- Assisted in planning and executing large-area painting projects to ensure timely completion and quality results.
- Worked independently and as part of a team to meet project schedules and customer expectations.
- Maintained organized tools, materials, and work areas, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Apprentice
4 Years- Assisted with the installation of tile and composition roofing systems.
- Installed tile and composition roofing systems, contributing to timely project completion.
- Identified, evaluated, and troubleshot roofing issues to ensure effective repair solutions.
- Supported crews in completing projects safely, efficiently, and according to customer requirements.
- Prepared worksites by organizing tools, materials, equipment, and safety supplies.
- Followed established safety procedures and maintained awareness of jobsite hazards.
- Performed surface preparation, sanding, smoothing, and caulking to achieve quality finished work.
- Supported crews in completing projects according to safety standards and customer specifications.
- Developed a strong foundation in construction, hands-on problem solving, teamwork, worksite organization, and customer service.
Education
Journeyman Card - Low Voltage
- Kinesiology
- American History
Skills
Transportation & Logistics Operations
Dispatch Operations
Transportation coordination
Logistics & Material Management
Scheduling & Operational Planning
Workforce leadership
Production Support
Operational scheduling
Supply management
Quality Assurance
Team Leadership & Workforce Coordination
Cross-Functional Collaboration
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Department of Defense (DoD) Clearance
- 4.5+ Years Transportation & Logistics Experience
- Global Supply Chain (GSC) Operations Experience
- Transportation & Logistics Coordination
- Production & Manufacturing Support
- Material and Equipment Movement
- Team Leadership & Workforce Coordination
- Dispatch & Transportation Scheduling
- Inventory & Resource Management
- Low-Voltage Systems
- Fiber Optics & CAT 6
- Security & Access Control Systems
- Fire Alarm Systems
- Mechanical & Electrical Troubleshooting
- Construction & Field Operations
- Safety & Quality Focus
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Root Cause Analysis
- Process Improvement
LEADERSHIP PROFILE
- Accountability: Takes ownership of operational requirements and follows assignments through to successful completion.
- Team Leadership: Provides direction, support, and coordination to employees and operational teams while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and performance.
- Operational Excellence: Continuously identifies opportunities to improve processes, communication, resource utilization, and overall operational efficiency.
- Collaboration: Builds effective relationships across transportation, logistics, production, supply chain, and support organizations to achieve shared objectives.
- Problem Solving: Uses practical experience, sound judgment, and root-cause thinking to identify challenges and implement effective solutions.
- Adaptability: Successfully operates in fast-paced environments with changing priorities, time-sensitive requirements, and multiple competing demands.
- Mission Focus: Remains focused on meeting customer, production, transportation, and organizational requirements while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Timeline
Transportation Lead / Dispatcher
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
01.2022 - CurrentRead More
Foreman
TIME AND ALARM SYSTEMS
01.2017 - 01.2022Read More
Painter
YOMOGIDA PAINTING
01.2011 - 01.2017Read More
Apprentice
AA&M ROOFING
01.2006 - 01.2010Read More
Antelope Valley College
from American History
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Saddleback College
from Kinesiology
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Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
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Journeyman Card from Low Voltage
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