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Ryan Polizzo

Ryan Polizzo

Branford,CT

Summary

Executive with demonstrated success cultivating leadership and culture change within operations at Pratt Whitney, a global leader in Commercial and Military Aviation, and Loureiro Engineering, a 100% Employee Owned Engineering and Construction Firm. Champion of employee engagement and implementing strategies that enhance productivity and profitability.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Vice President

Loureiro Engineering
06.2018 - 04.2025


Senior Vice President: Business Development (10/24-04/25)

  • Established Business Development Team interfacing with newly established marketing group.
  • Direct oversight of (3) salary professionals and $250K Op/Ex
  • Developed "Market Feedback Analysis" process to track performance with our clients.
  • Developed and lead "Client Account Manager" program identifying the Firm's "Top 50" clients annually with the most potential for revenue expansion.
  • Created strategic revenue plan to grow firm's geographic footprint in Groton CT and North Carolina.
  • Created tactical plan to anticipate and reduce Professional Services' overdue Accounts Receivable from $5M to $450K.
  • Established Collections Standard Work for overdue Loureiro Accounts Receivable.
  • Coached Indirect Corporate Health and Safety Officer and developed internal audit blueprint and schedule.
  • Developed new Standard Work on interview and termination processes.





Senior Vice President: EHS / Facility Services (09/19-10/24)

  • (5) Market Sector's: CT, RI, NH, MA, DC, MO, NC
  • Accountable for the P/L of the EHS and Facility Services Divisions: (14) Salary Professionals / (9) Hourly
  • Accountable for the P/L of the Hazardous Building Materials Cell: (4) Salary Professionals
  • $6-7M topline revenue to Loureiro Professional Services
  • Averaged 12-15% profit margin in EHS and FS Divisions
  • Developed curriculum for professional career paths within EHS and Facility Services.
  • Created and sustained Key Process Inputs for monitoring staff capacity and profitability.
  • Monitored and addressed indirect labor cost through new Standard Work.
  • Lead weekly Divisional Collaboration meetings to allocate labor efficiently and reduce cost
  • Developed "Client Account Manager" program identifying Firm's "Top 50" clients annually for potential revenue.
  • Lowest Voluntary Attrition rate in the firm (2019-2024)


Vice President: EHS Division (06/18-09/19)

  • Division suffered 56% voluntary attrition in 2017/2018
  • Established weekly Divisional Operations meetings
  • Created mentoring program for junior staff development.
  • Created data driven manpower model to demonstrate staff monthly "pitch rate" tracking performance to financial plan



Associate Director

Pratt Whitney
01.2014 - 05.2018


Associate Director: BU 860 (2016-2018)

  • (178) non-bargaining unit hourly employees and (18) salaried professionals.
  • $22M EBIT Business Unit: F135, F119, and GTF
  • Procurement and install of (6) new DMG Mill Turn Centers.
  • (2) Kaizen value stream events (Mid Turbine Airframe and Injection Molding Cell).
  • Eliminated bottle necks through cross training of hourly employees
  • Reduced product Cycle Times through new and improved tooling.
  • (0) EHS Recordables in (2) years as Business Unit Manager.
  • Winner of UTC (RTX) Global Leadership Award in 2018.


Senior Manager: BU 870 Shop Floor Control (2015-2016)

  • Oversight of (3) hourly non-bargaining unit shop floor controllers.
  • Created monthly build plan for BU 870 (Mechanical Components).
  • Set firing order at "Shared Services" and Inspection.
  • Working with Engineering, developed (37) new parts through First Article Inspection.
  • Business Unit recognized by Senator Susan Collins of Maine.


Senior Manager: Aftermarket Operations (2014-2015)

  • Cell Leader (3) Repair and Overhaul Cells and (67) non-bargaining unit employees.
  • Responsible for daily build plan and machine firing order.
  • Collaborating with stakeholders, established firing order eliminating bottle necks at FPI, Inspection, and Coat.
  • Lead Kaizen and 3P event establishing new Aft Mounted Nozzle Sidewall Repair Cell.
  • Labor intensive parts outsourced to 3rd party vendor.
  • Personally hired all new employees for AMNS cell.
  • Recognized by Boeing Aircraft for performance of new AMNS Cell.
  • (0) EHS Recordables

Senior Manager

Pratt Whitney
01.2007 - 01.2014


Senior Manager: 3rd Shift Operations (2013-2014)

  • Vanes BU / (3) Cells / 26 Bargaining Unit Members (IAM)
  • (0) grievances / (0) Recordable injuries
  • Laser Drill, Braze, Deburr, Inspection operations
  • Responsible for POG Waste Stations
  • Improved delivery by 10%


Manager: Mechanical Maintenance (2010-2013)

  • (28) Bargaining Unit Members (IAM): Sheet Metal, Welders, Millwrights, Plumbers, Riggers, and Motor Pool Mechanics
  • (50%) of the Facility customer demand in East Hartford
  • (0) EHS Recordables for (3) years despite risk.


Senior EHS Specialist: Facility Services (2007-2010)

  • Strong focus on Health and Safety Support for Skilled Trades in East Hartford Site.
  • LOTO, Confined Space, Machine Guarding, Fall Protection, Hazardous Energy, HAZCOM, and PIV.

Education

Master of Education - Industrial Technology

Univ. of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Bachelor of Science - Sport Science

Univ. of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Skills

  • KPI Development and Tracking
  • Business Development
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Coaching and Staff Development
  • Operational Excellence
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Various OSHA Training and Certifications
  • Vice Chair of the CT Sustainable Business Council

Affiliations

  • Vice Chair of the Connecticut Sustainable Business Council
  • Connecticut Humane Society
  • American Society of Safety Professionals

Timeline

Senior Vice President

Loureiro Engineering
06.2018 - 04.2025

Associate Director

Pratt Whitney
01.2014 - 05.2018

Senior Manager

Pratt Whitney
01.2007 - 01.2014

Master of Education - Industrial Technology

Univ. of Idaho

Bachelor of Science - Sport Science

Univ. of Idaho