Thomas Hagen

Thomas Hagen is a Supplier Development Engineer at BAE Systems, Inc., located in Newport News, Virginia. He has over 30 years of experience in both civilian and military sectors, specifically in US Naval Ship Repair availability planning and execution. His expertise encompasses a variety of skills including:

• Communication: Strong written and verbal skills, adept at facilitating discussions and presentations to diverse audiences.
• Problem Solving: Proven ability to analyze processes to identify and eliminate waste using methodologies such as A3 problem-solving.
• Project Management: Experience executing strategic plans (Hoshin Kanri) and leading cross-departmental project teams to ensure successful outcomes.
• Training and Development: Developed training sessions in Lean methodologies and root-cause analysis to enhance site culture and productivity.
• Ethics Oversight: Served as the Facility Local Ethics Officer, guiding personnel on ethical standards and conducting investigations into misconduct.

Professional Experience

• Supplier Development Engineer, BAE Systems, Inc. (Apr 2023 - Present)
• Program Manager, Operational Excellence Leader, BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair (Sep 2021 - Apr 2023)
• Planning Manager, BAE Systems, Inc. (Apr 2010 - Sep 2021)
• Various roles within the US Navy, culminating in senior supervisory positions.

Education

Hagen holds a Bachelor of Science in Operations Project Management from Southern New Hampshire University, graduating with a GPA of 3.98.

His extensive background in ship maintenance and repair, coupled with his leadership roles, positions him as a key contributor to BAE Systems' operational excellence initiatives.123