Zach Zimmerman
Executive Director of Operations @Spirit AeroSystems
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WORK HISTORY
Executive Director of Operations @Spirit AeroSystems
Wichita, KS, US
Rapidly promoted within the company to executive leadership due to excellent performance in multiple positions. Using excellent technical and business leadership to develop, coordinate, and lead in team environments Continuously improving unit cost, safety and welfare of the team, and final product delivery. Achieving short- and long-term objectives by efficiently managing people, equipment and materials. Performing strategic analysis to align operational goals and execution with program initiatives. Meeting customer requirements by creating and executing long range capital planning. Developing and managing the statement of work (SOW) to deliver projects on time and within budget. Proactively managing all available resources to gain commitment and drive results. Creating implement plans/alternative plans to meet specific delivery and metrics needs. Coaching staff members to achieve success and professional improvement across a wide range of staff levels. Providing clarity of expectations/feedback, developing leaders, and driving employee growth. Establishing performance expectations and providing ongoing feedback to develop and align staff performance. Aligning the organization\'s safety missions and goals with strategic plans to support safety programs.
EDUCATION
Southwestern College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration
Southeastern Community College
Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS, Business/Commerce, General
Florida Institute of Technology
Master’s Degree, Business Administration, Management and Operations
ABOUT ZACH ZIMMERMAN
Experienced Executive with a track record of leading complex, mission-critical programs within the defense and aerospace industry. As a Sr. Director and Head of Programs, I partner with cross-functional leaders to deliver operational excellence across engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and customer stakeholders.My experience spans the full program lifecycle; from strategy and capture through execution and sustainment; managing large, highly regulated portfolios where performance, accountability, and disciplined execution are essential. I am known for driving continuous improvement, strengthening operating rigor, and translating strategic objectives into executable plans that deliver measurable results.Equally important, I am deeply committed to people development. I believe strong programs are built by strong teams, and I focus on developing leaders, fostering collaboration, and building cultures that enable high performance across diverse, cross-functional organizations.I value relationships grounded in trust, clarity, and results, and I enjoy connecting with peers across defense and aerospace to share perspectives on leadership, program execution, and operational excellence.
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