Boeing's new CEO is already showing that improving quality control is his top priority

• Kelly Ortberg visited two key production facilities in his first few days in charge.
• It signals his intent to revamp the planemaker's production quality and rebuild trust.
• Ortberg also plans to be based near Seattle, Boeing's historic base and its manufacturing hub.

Boeing's new CEO is endeavoring to turn the company around, beginning by building a closer relationship with factory workers.

Kelly Ortberg took over the role on August 8 and spent his first day at the firm's 737 Max factory in Renton, Washington.