Plant Manager with successful history of implementing Lean manufacturing principles with proven results

1. RONALD G. BOYNE
23Steeple Chase Road
East Windsor, Connecticut 06088
(860) 918-6345 ronaldboyne@gmail.com
PROFILE
Accomplished, Experienced Operations Manager, offering a record of consistent excellence in progressively
responsible management roles, in both union and non-union environments. An operational manager for a successful,
results-oriented organization with a collegiate, productive environment that values its human capital and where my
abilities to effectively communicate company objectives, as well as, monitor and maintain organizational focus and
skillful decision making will result in improved operational efficiency, high employee morale, enhanced customer
satisfaction, and increased profitability. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified.
EXPERIENCE
March 2016 - Present General Manager Bolton Aerospace - Manchester CT
Bolton Aerospace was recently purchased by PAS-Technologies. This is a medium size machine shop producing a
variety of Aerospace products. As General Manager I am responsible for improving the on time delivery of this
facility as well as growing sales. We have been very successfulin implementing improvements and working with
the employees to implement Lean Manufacturing Processes within the facility. In the short few months I have been
here we have increased monthly sales by 14% and on time delivery has increased from 81% to 92%. This has been
done by engaging the employees, streamlining operations,and building a team atmosphere. I have also been doing
my previous positions responsibilities while being General Manager. I continue to report directly to the CEO and
COO of our company. Togetherwe meet with new customers and potential customers as representatives of our
company.
May 2015 - March 2016 Senior Operations and Program Manager - Middletown CT
As the Senior Manager of Operations I reported directly to the Chief Operating Officer. I was responsible for six
different facilities in three countries. Working through the local management teams I would plan and coordinate
changes in their operation to improve productivity as well as on time delivery for each of the facilities. In this
position I also was responsible for working with the Vice President of Business Development. I would help in
quoting new work as well as meeting with potential customers. In this positon I was responsible for transferring 4.3
Million dollars’ worth of new work into four of our facilities. We worked with a large OEM manufacturer who was
closing a facility and awarding PAS the work. This work consisted of over 2500 Part numbers which were
separated by part family and placed into facilities by capabilities. This was done without impacting the customer’s
delivery schedule and without sacrificing the quality of the parts.
October 2014 - May 2015 - Corporate Transition Manager - Middletown CT
In this position I was responsible for implementing lean principles in our six facilities. I would coordinate kaizen
events with local manager and staff. I was also responsible for integrating any new business and work for the six
facilities. In the short time I was in this position I was able to help coordinate productivity improvements of over
three percent from the SPLY. I also helped in the addition of over four million dollars’ worth of new work into
three different facilities.
September 2013 - October 2014 – Director of Operations PAS-Technologies – Hillsboro, OH
I was responsible for the daily Operations of a large Aerospace facility that specializes in MRO and OEM
production. By implementing Lean principles and improving on time delivery I have been able to increase sales
from 2.4 million to over 3.4 million per month. OTD has risen from 89% to consistently over98%. As Manager I
believe in being result oriented, with an emphasis on lean principles, teaching and mentoring.

2. May 2013 – September 2013 - Product Line Manager PAS Technologies - Kansas City, MO
As the Product Line Manager I was responsible for the overhaul and repair of commercial and military Airfoils.
Experience in Coatings, NDT, and blend specifications. Improved OTD to 97% and increased sales through
customer contact and performance.
2010 – 2013 – Operations Manager Moran Tool – Manchester CT
Responsible for the operation of a large Machine Job Shop that manufactures Aerospace industry parts. I
am responsible for all Human Resources,budgets and production schedules. In this position I have been able to
increase production by over seventy percent while reducing overtime. Safety has improved and I have implemented
AS9100C. We supply parts for Sikorsky, Pratt & Whitney Canada and also Pratt & Whitney Parent Corporation.
1985 - 2010 UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
Quality Assurance Inspector, Pratt & Whitney (1976-1985)
Manager Customer Services Elmwood CT (2008-2010)
Postmaster – Manchester, Connecticut (1998-2008)
Postmaster – Bloomfield, Connecticut (1995-1998)
Responsible for all aspects of the successful operation of the largest delivery unit for the United States Postal
Service in the State of Connecticut. The Elmwood location includes 194 employees which serve five delivery
areas. This includes the management of a 90-vehicle fleet and a $95 million annual budget. Areas of accountability
include strategic planning; staff supervision, training; quality service; purchasing; inventory management; fleet
management; and public relations. Represent USPS management in Labor Negotiations and Arbitration.
Promoted to current role after success as Postmaster of Manchester, Connecticut - a large Postal Facility which
had 148 employees, four supervisors and a $90 million annual budget.
Promoted to Postmaster of Manchester after extensive success as Postmaster at Bloomfield, Connecticut – a mid-
sized facility which had 53 employees, three supervisors and a $70 million annual budget.
Achieved a dramatic turnaround in operating efficiency and measurable standards of service. Manchester facility
was recognized as one of the Best Operating Offices in New England.
Received an award for mentoring/training other postmasters.
Earned twelve Postal Service awards during this period, including: Special Achievement Award ( $1,500 bonus);
Special Appreciation for Team Problem Resolution; Special Recognition Award for Labor Relations; and Extra
Effort Recognition for Local Negotiation Team.
Served as Loan Executive for three months to the Special Olympics World Games (1995). Recruited volunteers and
managed the construction of two major displays for the event.
Supervisor, Customer SUPPORT - Hartford, Connecticut (1993-1995)
Supervisor, Mails and Delivery (1987-1993)
City Carrier (1985-1987)
1978-1985 PRATT & WHITNEY – East Hartford, Connecticut
QA Inspector (1976-1985)
Performed technical inspection and testing of jet engines – to precision specifications.
Senior Steward (1979-1985)
Working through 40 stewards, ensured the effective representation of 18,000 union members. .

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EDUCATION
WENTWORTH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY - Massachusetts
Associate Degree in Aerospace Engineering 1978
Additional study in Mechanical Engineering at Thames Valley State Technical College.
Professional Development
Numerous courses,workshops and seminars on topics in: communication, customer service, operations,
technology applications, leadership, supervision,negotiation and budgeting,including: Arbitration
Advocacy, Diversity Training (USPS); Managing in a Changing Workplace,Developing Executive
Leadership; Facilitation forMaximum Results (American Management Association); Increasing
Effectiveness in Arbitration,Human Resources and the Law (Cornell University);
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VOLUNTEER
Extensive involvement in church activities, including volunteer work for World-Wide Lighthouse
Mission, a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to helping humanity in the US and around the
world.