Nathan J. Nash, PMP

Experience

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  Boeing

  Jun 1996 - Jun 2001

  Procurement Agent / Program Manager

  Employment dates: Jun 1996 – Jun 2001 & Nov 2005 – Aug 2006• Negotiated and authorized the purchase & changes for passenger seat programs• Actively led global, cross-functional teams to achieve seating procurement• Planned, organized, & led all phases of passenger seating procurement, acquisition to delivery • Interfaced with Airline Customers & Suppliers to ensure program milestones/schedules achieved• Established & maintained strong business & social relations w/Airline Customers and Suppliers Show less

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  Safran (Previously Weber Aircraft LP)

  Jun 2001 - Jan 2009

  Program Manager

  Employment dates: Jun 2001 – Oct 2005 & Aug 2006 – Jan 2009• Responsible for value stream management of commercial aircraft passenger seat order fulfillment• Steered projects successfully through tight deadlines & ambitious requirements • Responsible for guaranteeing product compliance with AS9100, FAA, EASA, and LBA regulations• Led functional teams representing Engineering, Certification, Purchasing & Manufacturing• Responsible for the on-time delivery of a quality product, at or below cost Show less

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  RECARO Aircraft Seating

  Jan 2009 - Apr 2021

  Led a global team of 10, consisting of Program Managers and Engineers who address In-Service / Warranty Claims, Seat Modifications, and Sales• Awarded Airbus’ 2020 Supplier Support Award for in-service support • Managed a forecasted budget while maintaining and exceeding operational targets• Recommended 2 team members for RECARO’s FLY class, 1 yr. leadership development program• Improved customer service by developing new processes for OEB & in-service/warranty claims• Utilized visual management tools, increasing transparency, & monitoring and improving KPIs Show less Oversaw a global program portfolio, managed a group of 10 program managers and the Program Management Office (PMO)• Awarded Alaska’s customer appreciation award for skillfully delivering an ambitious seat design• Awarded GOL’s customer appreciation award for on-time delivery of a new seat design• Oversaw global portfolio budget while maintaining & exceeding operational targets• Mentored 3 PM team members’ career paths into promotions to department managers• Orchestrated the launch of the SWIFT catalog for Airbus for quick order of OEM chosen seats • Sponsored 3 process improvements using A3 problem solving & Plan Do Check Act (PDCA)• Managed department P/L, budget planning, and creation of capital expenditures w/ROI analysis• Strategically prepared goals & targets annually through Leadership Workshops• Lead and trained program managers on standard processes from program award to delivery • Developed meaningful metrics and targets to communicate expectations to all team members • Orchestrated planning, organization, and leadership for passenger seat programs value stream • Empowered the team to address & solve problems at their level using Shop Floor Management Show less

  • Manager - Technical Support

    Nov 2018 - Apr 2021

  • Manager - Program Management

    Jul 2011 - Nov 2018

  • Sr. Program Manager (Team Lead)

    Jan 2009 - Jun 2011
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  SAFRAN Seats US

  Sept 2021 - now

  Sr. Program Manager