RICKY M. ALLEN SR.

191 Roosevelt Avenue

716-430-4993
Buffalo, New York 14215
rad0dfa6@westpost.net

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Certified Black Belt & Production/Operations Manager with experience incorporati
ng a wide variety of continuous improvement tools for complex/high tech aero-spa
ce products. Possess strong supervisory skills and a track record of consistent
contribution to the company bottom line. Expertise in Waste Reduction Techniques
with driven by metrics based on quality, cost and delivery.
Certifications:
Lean from Boeing Commercial and Military, Six Sigma Black Belt from BMG Inc., Te
aming Certified Master Facilitator from PRI (Side by Side Inc.)
Selected Strengths:
* Team Based Organizational Philosophies
* Process Improvement
* People Development
* Six Sigma Strategies
* Cost Reduction/Cost Saving Metrics
* Capital Improvements
* Quality Control
* Troubleshooting Problems

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ALL-TECH MACHINING SERVICES, Buffalo, New York
2010 - Present
V.P. of Machining Services
Designed and executed machining processes for CNC Equipment. Trained team leader
s, managers and machinist in the concepts of CNC machinery. Utilized project map
ping for full optimization of machining processes, used Value team management pr
ocesses and Boeing Production System model using certified teaming, lean and Six
Sigma tools.
* Developed Lean Manufacturing Processes using Six Sigma/ CI Techniques.
* Designed and implemented team based training processes.
MOOG INC., East Aurora, New York
2006 - 2009
Process/Product Manager
Managed team of over forty employees. Developed targets and executed process imp
rovements for cost reduction efforts on legacy projects. Utilized teaming skills
to build process consensus with management group. Managed human resources, prep
ared performance reviews and people development.
* Led cost reduction projects for saving targets of average of $400,000.
* Managed process team phasing out high maintenance, low out output, obsolete ma
chinery and reprocessing the work to modern machinery with labor saving of 15,00
0 direct labor hours/year.
MOOG INC. (TORRANCE OPERATIONS), Torrance, California
1999 - 2006
Manager - Machining Operations (2001 - 2006)
Managed Machine Shop and Metal Processing Area with 150 direct reports.
* Conducted several Lean events using Boeing AIW process with a cost savings of
$500,000.
* Planned a complete overall of machining operations with capital improvements o
f $25 million in new machinery with a total cost saving of $750,000/year in dire
ct labor and scrap reduction.
* Developed a cost savings structure using GD&T techniques resulting in $75,000/
cell on average.
* Designed a cell of pre/post mechanical actuation components resulting in outpu
t to clock improvements of a 3 to 1 ratio.
* Achieved record output on a military ramp-up project.
* Added 50,000 direct labor hours of work at request of Boeing Commercial and 70
,000 direct labor hours of work at request of Boeing Military without any increa
se in head count.
Ricky M. Allen Sr.
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY (CONTINUED)

Cellular Development Manager (1999 - 2001)
Developed Cellular manufacturing strategy and curriculum for Torrance Mechanical
Actuation Facility. Used Teaming based on the PRI, Inc. line teams and Office w
orkers process. Teams were developed and in place making continuous improvements
with monthly/quarterly reports to management. The foundation was based on quali
ty, cost and delivery metrics.
* Built production teams and implemented CI using Boeing Accelerated Improvement
Workshops for product quality improvements, achieved scrap/waste reductions up
to 50% and floor space improvements of 60K square feet.
* Lead team efforts to eliminate waste in quality procedures using updated GD&T
training and techniques. Cost of quality reductions of 40% of previous year. Bas
ed on sales of $80 million a year.
MOOG INC., AIRCRAFT CONTROLS DIVISION, E. Aurora, New York
1974 - 1998
Supervisor N/C Machining Centers (Cellular and Functional) (1987 - 1998)
Supervised 3 shifts and 100 direct reports with 200,000 direct labor hours/ year
. Oversaw capital improvement projects of new 30,000 square foot building additi
on with 6 new large Okuma Machining Centers.
* Led a floor space reduction effort which saved 8,000 square feet using their f
irst vertical storage system (Hanel Lean Lifts). Storing complete kits on demand
for quick change-over. Now a company standard world-wide, saving over 200,000 s
quare feet of floor space replacing over 800 conventional storage cabinets
* Developed and implemented the first Moog machining cells, Small Body and Large
Body Cells.
* Developed and implemented first Cell Machinist Teaming format and Cell Machini
st categories.
* Developed training matrix for cells and cellular concepts based on SKA's (skil
ls, knowledge's and abilities).
* Phased out "Toll Gate" Inspection process being used for over 25 years redeplo
ying 12 N/C inspectors and replacing them with two N/C auditors saving $700,000/
year.
* Implemented N/C Audit /Operator program teaching machinists to inspect complex
actuator products in-process on "Key Characteristics".
* Implemented the first Finishing Cell (deburring) which eliminated 30% of the d
irect labor hours.
* Developed and executed first three complete cell site to site transfers, imple
menting machinery, tooling and people transitions to our low Cost Manufacturing
Site. Resulting in saving of $60.00 per labor rate hour.
Section Supervisor (1980 - 1987)
Led shift operations directing 3 lead men and 30 machinist/operators. Troublesho
t and problem solved machine/tooling issues. Responsible for all performance rev
iews and quality training.
* Worked with our management team to develop the first cell concept called quads
, 4 machines/3 machinists with a 25%-30% saving on standards.
Various Roles (1974 - 1980)

TRAINING/DEVELOPMENT

DDI Supervisory Training

Lean Training Boeing Seattle
Lean Training Boeing St. Louis (The Boeing Production System)
Facilitative Leader Workshop - Roger Schwarz and Associates
Mechanical Gear school training (Precision Aircraft Gears)
Six Sigma Black Belt training (BMGI)
PRI Teaming Training Master Facilitator (Now Side by Side Inc.)
GD&T Training
Unigraphics V9