Dave Rickey Jr

Dave Rickey Jr is an experienced professional in manufacturing and engineering management, currently serving as the Maintenance, Engineering Manager at Xaloy LLC since October 2022. Previously with Kennametal from December 2020 to June 2022, Dave held roles as Sr Engineer Advanced Manufacturing Engineer and Manufacturing Engineer, focusing on process improvements and safety enhancements. Prior experience includes being a Production Supervisor at Kennametal, guiding over 40 direct reports to achieve safety and production goals, and various supervisory roles at Radix Wire overseeing production and inventory control. Early career experiences include positions at Hard Labor Asphalt and the Village of Garrettsville Street Department. Dave holds a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification and has pursued education at Walsh University and Kent State University.