Dale Ryder
*** * *** **. *** ***, San Marcos, Texas 78666 Hm: 512-***-**** *.*********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Manufacturing operations executive with 10+ years in management with consistent success in achieving revenue, cost, productivity and delivery goals.
Skills
Manufacturing Management
Root Cause Analysis/ FMEA
Quality Assurance Training
Continuous Improvement
Inventory Management Specialist
Safety Management experience
OSHA & Safety knowledge
Computer proficiency
Working knowledge of Engineering
Strong Communication skills
Work History
Asst. Plant Manager 09/2012 to 06/2017
FCA Packaging - Seguin, TX
Exceeded Gross profit projections for 36 straight months.
Responsible for mentoring, motivating and training employees in a high turnover business.
Interfaced with multiple customers daily to attain delivery goals for two divisions.
Reduced waste expenditures by 75% in one year by expanding recycling processes.
Responsible for contracting maintenance and upkeep functions for 300,000 sq. ft. building.
Developed and nurtured customer relations to attain process excellence.
Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time.
Investigated and implemented ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and cost reduction.
Managed documentation and training on production procedures and work instructions.
Procured all required manufacturing equipment and parts.
Assigned appropriate manufacturing lead and operator duties.
Defined manufacturing performance standards and reviewed outcome of goals to set future targets.
Addressed all personnel issues promptly and professionally.
Escalated quality and safety issues and initiated remedial action promptly.
Completed and maintained accurate and organized records, documents and reports.
Production Supervisor, 11/2010-12/2011
Stellar Plastics - San Marcos, TX
Led daily attainment of production requirements.
Responsible for disciplinary actions under my influence.
Focused employees via Company rules and objectives.
Developed employees via performance management objectives.
Completed and maintained accurate and organized records, documents and reports.
Successfully Managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time.
Championed quality initiatives.
Managed documentation and training on production procedures and work instructions.
Maintained and communicated daily productivity and shipment reports for all departments.
Verified all process control parameters were being documented and followed at all times.
Planned, directed, coordinated, and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules.
Production Supervisor, 6/2008-11/2010
Danfoss Chatleff - Buda, TX
Continual attainment of daily company production goals.
Managed documentation and training on production procedures and work instructions.
Developed employees via reviews and training objectives.
Mentored and coached employees to attain world-class manufacturing output.
Worked in concert with team members to implement Lean Manufacturing system.
Created and implemented a training program outlining the details of the Lean Manufacturing System.
Designed and installed the new one-piece flow production process for the Distributors' product lines.
Responsible for the justification and procurement of equipment vital to the new manufacturing organization.
Production Supervisor, 1/2004-6/2008
Genlyte corp. - San Marcos, TX
Responsible for 20 + employees manufacturing industrial outdoor lighting for Genlyte Corp.
2nd Shift supervision of four assembly areas (top level management on-site)
Investigated and implemented ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity, and cost reductions.
Responsible for development of inspection procedures including documentation generation.
Routinely improved product quality and reduced delivery costs.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Industrial Engineering
Texas State University – San Marcos, Texas