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Ron
Buckley |
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Ron Buckley is a recognized operations lean leader with over 40 years of
experience and expertise in improving business processes and reducing
costs for several of this country's best companies, most recently as
Vice President of Operations for General Electric Medical Systems
Information Technologies. Ron has held similar positions with Raytheon,
Novametrix (Philips) and US Surgical (Tyco). He has been a catalyst for
major performance improvement in the over 100 companies and divisions of
companies he has served. He has served as an advisor on the Board of
Governors for the Connecticut Technology Program for Lean Manufacturing
(ConnStep); on the State of Connecticut Industry Cluster Advisory Board;
and on the Manufacturer’s Coalition Advisory Board Connecticut
Technology Association. |
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Candace
Buckley |
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Candace Buckley, LCSW,
is an industrial-organizational psychologist educated at Columbia
University, certified in crisis management and a presenter at national
conferences. She has been an organizer, trainer and facilitator for over
eight years to a variety of groups and organizations. Prior to joining R
L Buckley Consulting Candace directed the activities of various
organizations, both for profit and not-for-profit, where she developed
several new client-focused programs. She has also successfully written
both Federal and private grants. Candace is co-author of “Winning in a
Highly Competitive Manufacturing Environment,” 2nd edition and “No
Eraser Needed - Mistake Proofing Your Business"
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Ralph
Celone |
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Ralph Celone’s broad experience
with the following industrial leaders: General Electric, Dow-UT, Sikorsky Aircraft and
National Semiconductor ranges from aerospace and heavy industry to medical device
manufacturing. Ralph has most recently served as the Manager of Manufacturing
Engineering for GE Medical Systems Information Technology, Wallingford. He has
experience in facilities throughout the USA and Mexico in design and implementation of
automated test equipment and systems integration with a focus on increasing product
velocity. Ralph is certified in Six Sigma methodology and its application to
continuous improvement utilizing Mistake Proofing, Statistical Process Control and
automated data collection with an emphasis on a team approach to problem solving. |
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John
Kubilus - Managing Partner |
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John Kubilus is a recognized human resources leader in both the
manufacturing & services environments. He brings with him 20 years of experience in
Human resources management, specializing in change management, driving cultural change
resulting in improved quality as well as reduced costs. John has been lead negotiator on
collective bargaining agreements that have led to significant savings and improved
flexibility. He has worked with both non-represented and collective bargaining units to
make quantum leaps in improving productivity and satisfaction through employee
involvement. John last served as Global Human Resources Manager for General Electric
Medical Systems Information Technologies and has held similar positions for American Home
Products, Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Textron Corporation. John is a certified
Greenbelt in Six Sigma methodologies. He has served as an advisor on the Board of
Governors for the Connecticut Technology Program for Lean Manufacturing (ConnStep); on the
State of Connecticut Industry Cluster Advisory Board; and on the Manufacturer's Coalition
Advisory Board/Connecticut Technology Association. He has also served on the Board of
Directors for CURE (Connecticut United for Research Excellence). |
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Tom
Signore |
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Tom Signore’s diverse background in manufacturing
management spans 21 years. He has held leadership positions in Sourcing, Planning, Master
Scheduling, and Production Management with General Electric, Sealed Air and Raytheon.
Tom’s most recent assignment was with General Electric Medical Systems where he was
the Sourcing Manager for the Information Technologies Division, Wallingford. His lean
manufacturing experience includes kanban pull contracts, integrating in-house stores,
vendor consignment programs, supplier certification programs and e-auctions. Tom is
certified in Six Sigma and is an accomplished expert negotiator. |
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