RAY BALLARD
Director and Running in Atlanta, Georgia
RAY BALLARD
Director and Running in Atlanta, Georgia
I am currently Director, Logistics of SOS International, a position I have held since June 2013. I oversee the strategic designing, planning, execution, and monitoring of logistics activities. My objectives are creating net value, leveraging worldwide logistics, synchronizing supply with demand, streamlining business processes and measuring performance.
I am a recreational runner - completing my latest full-marathon in Limerick, Ireland.
General Management with 21+ years of Multi-Functional experience in global operations, project management, process development, manufacturing, and continuous improvement. Exceptional background employing Lean Six Sigma and similar methodologies in achieving measured success in day-to-day operations through solid management, process improvement, cost avoidance and reduction, and best practices. Demonstrated capacity to provide comprehensive planning, direction and oversight, as well as financial reporting, budget forecasting, staff supervision, and training. My DoD Secret Clearance is current through September-2019.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Operations/Logistics Leadership • Business Strategy & Growth • Manufacturing Production
• Lean Six Sigma Methodologies • Project/Program Development • MS Windows/Office
• Supply Chain Management • Financial Reporting • Coaching & Mentoring
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Director, Logistics - SOS INTERNATIONAL
Regional Logistics Manager - DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL
Sr. Engineer Manufacturing Specialist - BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.
Six Sigma Black Belt - BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.
Sr. Engineer Specialist - BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.
Deputy Operations Manager - BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.
Continuous Improvement Leader - BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.
Professional Development (attended all programs as a resident):
~ Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA
~ Strategic Supply Chain Management, Michigan State University, East Lancing, MI
~ Six Sigma Black Belt, Textron University, Fort Worth, TX
~ Developing Leadership Excellence, Textron University, Alpharetta, GA
~ Lean Manufacturing, Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center, Fort Worth, TX
~ Change Management Facilitation, Textron University, Fort Worth, TX