Norman Ramby

About Norman Ramby

I am a senior level aerospace manager with a strong operations background with over 30 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing/fabrication, assembly, integrated testing & flight testing with the ability to deliver high quality products on cost & schedule using lean manufacturing & six sigma principles. I have also managed cross functional teams, represented workforce\'s, manufacturing support disciplines directly & in a matrix organization. I have developed & managed projects/programs using the Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS), Annual Operating Plans (AOP) & Capital expenditures. I am proficient in developing strategies & executing plans to achieve the business objectives. I have great Customer relationships & intimacy by talking with them regularly & seeking feedback for improvements based on voice of the Customer.I believe in lean operations with minimal layers of management by setting expectations, following up & empowering teams by providing the authority & accountability. I actively participate in the development of my direct reports & have a strong history of supporting diversity & inclusion in my management teams.One of my strengths is that I am a “hands on Leader” in many areas such as safety, quality, cost, & lean by participating in the deployment & training of all levels within the organization. I interact with the teams daily by walking the floor, talking to the teams & working with them to resolve constraints. My next step of my career is to continue my professional growth in Operations by leading multiple sites in an executive role. I am available to discuss my skills & experiences at your convenience.Strengths: Manufacturing/Fabrication, Assembly, Integrated Testing, Flight Testing,Lean Manufacturing (SPC, Six Sigma Green Belt, 5S, Pull & one piece flow),RC & CA analysis (FMEA, 5 Why\'s, fishbone diagrams, DOE, etc), Team Building & development

Experience

1. Plant Manager

   Leidos

   Dec 2023 — Present · US

   helped me get this job

Education

• Arizona State University

  BS, Manufacturing Engineering Technology

  1986 — 1989

• Northwest College

  Aas, Welding

  1983 — 1986

Skills

• Machine Tools
• Earned Value Management
• Operations Management
• Systems Engineering
• Lean Manufacturing
• Supply Chain
• Quality System
• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Spc
• Green Belt
• Process Simulation
• Mrp
• Materials Management
• Team Leadership
• Industrial Engineering
• Process Engineering
• Six Sigma
• Kaizen
• Supply Management
• Toyota Production System
• Fmea
• Engineering Management
• 5s
• Manufacturing
• Materials
• As9100
• Dmaic
• Operational Excellence
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Supply Chain Management
• Jit
• Iso
• Tqm
• Testing
• Value Stream Mapping
• Composites
• Process Improvement
• Kanban
• Continuous Improvement
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership