Rick Reyes

Rick Reyes has a diverse work experience that spans over a decade, with a focus on operations management and leadership. Rick is currently working as the Director of Operations at Woodward, Inc. since October 2023. Prior to this, they served as a Senior Operations Manager at Amazon from May 2022 to October 2023.

Rick'sexperience at GE Aviation, where they started in 2011, showcases their ability to successfully manage and lead large teams. As a Senior Operations Manager, they were responsible for the overall safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement of three distinct business units. Rick successfully implemented Lean Tools, which resulted in a 28% improvement in lead time and significant inventory reduction.

In their previous roles at GE Aviation, Rick served as a Senior Production Quality Staff Manager, Program Quality Leader, and Program Materials Leader. These roles allowed him to demonstrate their leadership skills, integrity under pressure, and ability to deliver results in challenging environments. Rick also gained valuable experience in supply chain management, material flow, and inventory control.

Before joining GE Aviation, Rick worked as a Line Service Technician at Lumanair Aviation Services from May 2008 to November 2010. Overall, Rick's work experience showcases their expertise in operations management, leadership, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in large-scale manufacturing operations.

Rick Reyes has a Master of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Business Administration and Management from the Jack Welch Management Institute. Rick obtained this degree from 2018 to 2020. Rick also holds a Bachelor's degree in Aviation Maintenance Management from Lewis University, which they completed from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, Rick has obtained several certifications, including an FAA Repairman Certificate and an Airframe & Powerplant Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration, and a Green Belt Certification from GE.