Adam Deges
Lancaster
Summary
I lead a team of diverse individual contributors to meet schedule and performance goals. Adept at managing resources in order to maintain cost objectives. Foster daily coordination with various support groups to remove constraints, align objectives and ensure mission success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager 2, Paint and Coatings IPT Special Programs
Northrop Grumman
Palmdale, CA
02.2025 - Current
- Mentored junior managers, fostering skill development and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to align project goals with organizational objectives, ensuring successful outcomes.
- Spearheaded initiatives that reduced operational costs while maintaining high quality standards in service delivery.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
Manager, Paint and Coatings IPT Special Programs
Northrop Grumman
Palmdale, CA
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Led cross-functional teams to streamline project timelines and enhance operational efficiency.
- Developed strategic initiatives to improve program delivery and client satisfaction.
- Mentored staff, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing across departments.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced costs and increased productivity within projects.
Manager General Manufacturing 1
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
Palmdale, CA
10.2021 - 03.2024
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure team adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency.
- Managed staff scheduling, optimizing resource allocation for peak performance.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
- Coordinated cross-departmental initiatives to align operational goals with strategic objectives.
Lead Structures Technician
Northrop Grumman
Palmdale, CA
02.2018 - 10.2021
- Performed structural assessments to ensure compliance with engineering standards.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced turnaround time for structural repairs.
- Executed repair and maintenance procedures on aircraft structures, enhancing operational readiness.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to analyze design specifications for repairs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Knight High School
Palmdale, CASkills
- Building high performing teams
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff training and development
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
- Master Production Schedule (MPS)
Timeline
Manager 2, Paint and Coatings IPT Special Programs
Northrop Grumman
02.2025 - Current
Manager, Paint and Coatings IPT Special Programs
Northrop Grumman
03.2024 - 02.2025
Manager General Manufacturing 1
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
10.2021 - 03.2024
Lead Structures Technician
Northrop Grumman
02.2018 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Knight High School