Ryan Cass Email & Phone Number

Arlington, VA, US

Responsible for leading the 787 Skill Enhancement Center focused on Operations & Quality workplace coaching.

Arlington, VA, US

• Led team of 15 quality engineers supporting the entire 787 program focused on defect reduction, process improvement, and fleet risk analysis.
• Developed and oversaw implementation of 787 Quality Engineering training matrices, curriculum, and skill sprints to enhance on-boarding for all quality engineers and upgrade skill levels.
• Optimized skill development through successful implementation of standard work and collaboration with commercial and defense business counterparts.

Arlington, VA, US

• Selected by Vice President of 787 Operations to lead a 10 member cross functional team in support of a key enterprise initiative to produce a 100% defect free airplane with 100% first pass quality.
• Executed 26 continuous improvement initiatives resulting in 25% reduction in ergonomic injury risk and 95% reduction in defects generated in automation cell.
• Revised engineering tolerance allowance zones as part of a cross functional defect elimination effort, creating an opportunity to reduce a top defect driver on the 787 program by 70% and avoid 18.4 hours of recurring.

Arlington, VA, US

• Guided a seven member cross functional team to drive lean process improvement and flow reduction activities within Composite Fabrication.
• Successfully led and completed 30+ process improvement projects resulting in 22.8 hours of recurring labor reduction and $92K in annual material reduction.

Arlington, VA, US

• Supported 787 Vice President of Operations and oversaw individual operating rhythm, strategic calendar planning, and strategic initiatives in support of accomplishing business goals and objectives for a 3,000 member.
• Coordinated and executed 3 major initiatives effectively amongst a cross functional executive team.

Arlington, VA, US

• Managed financial portfolio, risks, and opportunities for all 787 Perishable Tools & Shop Supplies (PTSS) totaling $45M.
• Executed a site wide safety glass transition project from Point of Use (POU) bins into PPE vending machines, generating an 82% consumption reduction and expected $1M cost avoidance through the life of the 787 program.
• Implemented monthly Long Range Business Plan (LRBP) reporting cadence across all Manufacturing Business Unit (MBU) Leaders in order to maintain visibility of PTSS cost portfolio and drive process improvement activities.

Arlington, VA, US

The Business Career Foundation Program (BCFP) is a highly competitive, fast paced and challenging two year rotational program that consists of six different rotation assignments within various business units and functions at The Boeing Company. Each rotation lasts approximately four months and encompasses fundamental areas of finance and business.

Charleston, SC, US

• Founded company based off purpose to teach people how to develop a foundation for sustained success in life through goal setting.
• Actively delivering leadership oriented keynote speeches and lessons to 2,000+ people per year in schools, businesses, and non-profit organizations.
• Successfully coaching multiple clients across the United States and World while managing a complex work statement for multiple years.Launched the Win Today Podcast in 2021 - our mission is to inspire people to win.

Co-Founded and built an online platform focused on fostering a community and family atmosphere, creating champions of life with special focus on 5 key pillars. 5 Pillars: Family, Faith, Fitness, Financial, Foundation.Membership reached 34 members across 11 states in the US and created memorable impact for several families & communities.

Charleston, South Carolina, US

• Selected by the President of The Citadel, Commandant of Cadets, and administration to serve as the highest ranking senior cadet in command of a battalion of 445 cadets.
• Served as a member of the Top 9 cadets in Senior Leadership for the 2014-2015 academic year.
• Directed and oversaw the leadership development training program for approximately 128 freshman cadets.
• Conducted leadership evaluations, risk assessments, performance reports, and promotion boards.
• Led a handpicked staff of 18 cadets to accomplish goals concerning academics, discipline,and development for the entire battalion.
• Commanded approximately 20% of the Corps of Cadets.

• Assisted in planning a networking and higher education conference for 500 students representing several colleges and universities in the Southeast at The Citadel in Charleston, SC.
• Directed and oversaw a 7 member executive board in planning, executing, and leading service oriented programs to benefit The Citadel and the Charleston, SC community.
• Directly exposed a 26 member organization to highly distinguished alumni at annual networking events four times per academic year.

• WaterTower is the student alumni association at The Citadel and provides selected cadets with the opportunity to broaden networking skills, build relationships with alumni, and serve as ambassadors to The Citadel.
• Responsible for launching recruitment campaign for new members through various marketing initiatives.
• Ensure that all committees coordinate with executive board on a weekly basis.
• Increased membership by 23% for 2013-2014 school year.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Administration, Management And Operations

Certificate, Leaders At All Levels

Certificate, Lean Six Sigma