Ryan I. Roach
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Education
Southern Connecticut State University – New Haven, CT
Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology, Concentration in Research Psychology, 2007
Albertus Magnus College – New Haven, CT
Master of Business Administration, 2012
Experience
ACE Analyst (Lean Transformation Team)
Sikorsky Aircraft, Stratford, CT June 2011 – Present
-Educate and train employees in ACE Tools and Concepts
-Co-lead, and participate in kaizen events (6S, TPM, Kaizen, 3P)
-Manage and update ACE metrics, TPM information, and QCPC data
-Assist teams in applying root cause/corrective action and mistake proof
-Lead QCPC meetings; collect and track turnback data
-Evaluate and analyze various bottlenecks to improve the overall manufacturing process
-Monitor takt time, lead time, cycle time, and capacity based on changes in demand
-Engage strategically with shop floor planners to reduce WIP
-Cross functional interaction with leaders of operations, quality, purchasing, & engineering
-Effectively multi-task various projects concurrently
-Proficient use of ACE tools such as Value Stream Mapping, 6S, Relentless Root Cause Analysis, QCPC (Quality Clinic Process Chart), 3P (Production Preparation Process), and TPM
Lead Production Associate Gear Processing Department
Sikorsky Aircraft, Stratford, CT January 2006 – June 2011
-Primary leader of 3rd shift heat treat department operations
-Assist in manufacturing and processing of helicopter transmission gears
-Maintain a safe and productive work environment
-Schedule production runs for gear processing based on cycle times and customer demand
-Maintain and update records of gear processing department
-Train operators of lesser experience
-Interface with planners regarding parts, materials, & work orders
Skills & Certifications
ACE Associates (UTC’s equivalent to Six Sigma Green Belt)
Currently pursuing ACE Practitioner (Equivalent to Six Sigma Black Belt)
Proficient using Microsoft Word, Power Point, Microsoft Excel, Internet Researching, Solumina,
SAP (moderate knowledge)