MAXWELL TYLER JR.

Enterprise Operations & Program Execution Leader
Execution Across Air, Sea, Space & Defense

25+ years leading complex aerospace, defense, propulsion, manufacturing, and operational systems across Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Rolls-Royce Aerospace, and entrepreneurial aviation logistics.

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The Operator Behind Mission-Ready Execution

My career has been built inside high-pressure aerospace and defense environments where execution discipline, operational clarity, and cross-functional alignment directly determine mission success. I have led manufacturing operations, program execution, supplier governance, production readiness, and operational transformation across aerospace propulsion systems, nuclear propulsion manufacturing, missile defense production, and aviation logistics.

Factory Operations

Hands-on manufacturing leadership in complex, high-precision production environments.

Program Management

Disciplined cost, schedule, and technical execution at enterprise scale.

Executive Communication

Translating operational complexity into clear, decision-ready leadership insight.

Enterprise Execution

Restoring control, reducing friction, and delivering predictable performance under pressure.

Systems That Move Nations

The strongest organizations operate with operational discipline, execution clarity, accountability, and deep respect for the people doing the work.

Lean Operational Thinking

Applying proven Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve throughput and eliminate systemic inefficiency.

Systems-Level Problem Solving

Diagnosing and resolving root-cause execution failures across interconnected operational systems.

Cross-Functional Alignment

Unifying engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and leadership around shared execution objectives.

Calm Execution Under Pressure

Delivering operational stability and forward momentum inside the most demanding defense environments.

Core Leadership Capabilities

Six integrated competencies built across the most demanding aerospace and defense programs in the United States.

Enterprise Program Execution

Aligning engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and leadership organizations around mission-critical objectives at portfolio scale.

Manufacturing & Production Readiness

Supporting production ramp, operational stability, and manufacturing execution in complex aerospace and defense environments.

Operational Recovery & Transformation

Restoring structure, visibility, and accountability in fragmented operational systems experiencing execution degradation.

Supplier & Change Governance

Driving disciplined execution across supplier readiness, operational risk, and enterprise change-management environments.

Lean Manufacturing Leadership

Applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve throughput, reduce inefficiencies, and strengthen execution consistency.

Executive Communication

Translating operational complexity into concise, decision-ready communication for senior leadership and program stakeholders.

Leadership Journey

Career at a Glance

A deliberate progression through the most operationally demanding aerospace, defense, propulsion, and logistics environments — building integrated execution leadership at every level.

2025 – Present

Boeing Defense, Space & Security

Supply Chain Program Manager — PAC-3 Missile Defense | Huntsville, Alabama

Supporting supplier operational execution and governance activities tied to PAC-3 missile production ramp objectives aligned with national defense readiness requirements.

Production Ramp Execution

Lead supplier execution activities supporting PAC-3 missile production ramp objectives.

Cross-Functional Coordination

Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain organizations across execution activities.

Governance Visibility

Improve visibility and discipline around supplier change-management and operational readiness activities.

Backlog Reduction

Reduce aging NOC and SDT execution backlog through integrated cross-functional coordination efforts.

2022 – 2025

Northrop Grumman Marine Systems

Senior Operations Program Manager | Sunnyvale, California

Directed execution across a multi-billion-dollar nuclear propulsion manufacturing portfolio supporting the U.S. Navy Virginia-class submarine program — one of the most technically demanding defense manufacturing programs in the nation.

$1.2B Block VI

Primary program portfolio — manufacturing readiness and cross-functional execution leadership.

$700M Block IV

Concurrent program execution management supporting production and schedule performance.

$100M Propulsion Redesign

Technical and manufacturing execution oversight for critical propulsion redesign initiative.

Applied Earned Value Management principles to govern cost, schedule, and technical performance. Improved operational governance visibility and execution discipline across the full program portfolio.

2006 – 2014

Rolls-Royce Aerospace

Plant Operations Manager / Senior Manufacturing Manager | Indianapolis, Indiana

Led aerospace manufacturing operations supporting turbine propulsion systems for military and commercial aircraft programs. Directed large-scale manufacturing organizations in high-precision aerospace production environments.

  • Led Lean manufacturing transformation improving production cycle time and throughput
  • Directed manufacturing operations supporting multiple propulsion programs simultaneously
  • Led production readiness and manufacturing scale-up efforts
  • Improved operational execution consistency and factory performance metrics
2014 – 2022

Peter Price Cargo

Founder & Operations Director | Tallahassee, Florida

Built and operated regional aviation logistics operations supporting cargo transportation and workflow optimization — applying enterprise-grade operational discipline to an entrepreneurial environment.

  • Built regional aviation logistics operations from ground up
  • Improved operational efficiency through workflow automation
  • Managed operational reliability and customer execution performance

Operational Leadership At Scale

Quantified performance across the most demanding aerospace and defense programs in the United States.

25+

Years of Leadership

Aerospace & defense operational leadership across four major organizations.

$2B+

Portfolio Managed

Defense manufacturing program execution across nuclear propulsion and missile defense.

150+

Personnel Led

Manufacturing and operations teams across complex, multi-site production environments.

Active U.S. Secret Clearance

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

PAC-3 Missile Defense Production Ramp

Built for Rocket City's Next Chapter

Huntsville's future is being shaped by missile defense, hypersonics, aerospace manufacturing, advanced propulsion, space systems, and next-generation defense technologies. The demand for integrated execution leadership has never been greater.

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Integrated Execution

Cross-functional alignment across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain in defense-critical programs.

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Manufacturing Scale

Production ramp expertise developed across nuclear propulsion and missile defense environments.

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Supplier Governance

Disciplined oversight of supplier readiness, change management, and operational risk.

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Operational Readiness

Practical leadership forged inside the most demanding aerospace and defense programs in the nation.

Leadership Roles Sought

Positioned for senior operational leadership roles in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, and space systems.

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Senior Program Manager

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Operations Program Manager

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Manufacturing Operations Leader

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Defense Production Leader

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Production Readiness Leader

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Aerospace Operations Executive

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Space Manufacturing Leader

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Mission Assurance Leader

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Defense Startup Operations Advisor

Operator. Builder. Fixer of Broken Systems.

Complex organizations do not fail because of a lack of effort. They fail when execution becomes fragmented, reactive, and disconnected from operational reality.

My career has focused on helping organizations restore clarity, alignment, discipline, and execution stability inside high-stakes aerospace and defense environments. I bring a proven record of entering complex, high-pressure programs and delivering operational performance when it matters most.

The Mission Matters.

Execution Matters.

People Matter.

Connect With Maxwell

Available for senior operational leadership, program execution, and advisory roles across aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing sectors.

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Madison, Alabama
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MAXWELL TYLER JR. — Enterprise Operations & Program Execution Leader
Execution Across Air, Sea, Space & Defense