Zach Trites, Dba
About Zach Trites, Dba
Zach Trites is a Manager of Material Planning at Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company, with extensive experience in the aerospace and medical device industries. He holds a Doctor of Business Administration and has worked in various roles at companies like Stryker and SpaceX, demonstrating expertise in project management and supply chain optimization.
Current Role at Millennium Space Systems
Zach Trites serves as the Manager of Material Planning at Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing material planning processes to ensure efficient supply chain operations. His position is based in El Segundo, California, where he applies his extensive experience in both aerospace and medical device industries to optimize planning strategies.
Previous Experience at Stryker
Before joining Millennium Space Systems, Zach Trites held several positions at Stryker, a leading medical technology company. He worked as Manager of OEM Supply Chain from 2021 to 2022, and prior to that, he served as Regional Manager of Integration Services-West from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, he was the Senior Manager of Supply Chain-Sports Med from 2022 to 2023 and the Lead Business Analyst for Business Transformation from 2020 to 2021.
Experience at SpaceX
Zach Trites gained valuable experience at SpaceX, where he worked in various roles from 2012 to 2019. His positions included Lead of Machining Operations from 2012 to 2015, Supervisor of Machining Operations from 2015 to 2017, and Business Systems Analyst from 2017 to 2019. These roles contributed to his expertise in manufacturing processes and systems analysis.
Education and Expertise
Zach Trites holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) with a focus on Management and Leadership from California Southern University, completed between 2016 and 2020. He also earned a Master of Science in Project Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University from 2014 to 2016. His educational background supports his expertise in aerospace and medical device industries, as well as his skills in Agile Project Management and Lean Manufacturing.
Background in Business Process Improvement
Zach Trites possesses a strong background in Business Process Improvement, which is essential for enhancing operational efficiency in various sectors. His experience across multiple industries, including aerospace and medical devices, has equipped him with the skills necessary to implement effective strategies for process optimization and supply chain management.