Production Manager Manufacturing

RYAN SMITH

Wesley Chapel, FL ********@*******.*** 813-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-smith-7a7b3a5b/

PROFILE SUMMARY

Purposeful Manufacturing Management professional with over 15 years of experience in optimizing production processes, enhancing efficiency, and delivering substantial business improvements. Proven record of driving change and achieving remarkable outcomes. Transformed scheduling of SPPC (Special Purpose Production Component) parts for the assembly department by creating separate staging areas, distinct pick-up processes, precise tracking, and differentiation between mass production and service parts. This strategic initiative led to a remarkable 47% increase in service part production. The separation of mass production and service parts introduced enhanced accountability within the shipping team, resulting in smoother operations and improved customer satisfaction.

Skills Overview:

●Leadership and Mentoring: Exemplifies Strong Leadership and Talent Development.

●Cross-Training Expertise: Led cross-training initiatives across departments, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced error and scrap rates.

●Accountability: Proficient in fostering a culture of responsibility in young leadership teams, promoting efficiency, and ownership for a responsible workforce.

●Production Output Enhancement: Consistently achieves increased production through talent reorganization, mentoring, and cross-training initiatives.

●Logistics and Organization: Implemented parking areas, driving lanes, and optimized forklifts to enhance workplace organization and efficiency strategically.

●Process Improvement: Streamlined talent, layouts, and workflows, accelerating production, cutting cycle times, and reducing scrap, highlighting process expertise.

●Documentation and Work Instructions: Enhanced work instructions and documentation across diverse departments, guaranteeing clarity and uniformity.

●Effective Communication: Mastery in mentorship, shadowing, and accountability drives continuous improvement through effective communication.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Manufacturing Supervisor

Paragon Water Systems Oldsmar, FL, 5/2022 – Present

Paragon's unwavering commitment to high-quality, environmentally friendly water filtration solutions drives our success. Defined by exceeding customer expectations through continuous improvement, embracing change, and pursuing innovations. As an ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) provider of certified water filtration solutions, Paragon Water Systems offers comprehensive life-cycle support. Our manufacturing facilities in both the U.S. and China guarantee we meet your production needs.

Key Achievements:

●Improved Elkay production: post-Kaizen reallocated two team members, restructured layout, conducted time studies, and reduced headcount by two employees in 30 days across shifts.

●Refined departmental metrics by reducing setup times using SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die) resulting in a 20% decrease in setup duration.

●Trained and appointed five backup cell champions and three cell champions, achieving this milestone within a year and a half of their tenure.

Tackled cell constraints following TOC (Theory of Constraints) principles contributed to a 10% improvement in production output.

Manufacturing Manager

TICO Manufacturing Ridgeland, SC,11/2019 – 3/2022

In the 1980s, TICO ventured into manufacturing tractors to meet maintenance and operator standards. A pivotal moment was producing 1,200 tractors for internal use before entering the retail market with the Pro-Spotter terminal tractor in 2008. TICO's unique perspective as both operator and manufacturer distinguishes it in the terminal tractor industry.

Key Achievements:

●Directed cross-functional team (quality, engineering, production, safety) to solve four welding issues. Achieved 44% reduction in repeat problems, with only 1.37% defect rate.

●Divided subassembly into two lines with designated cells, removed unnecessary equipment, and minimized errors, doubling output to assemble two cabs in 45 minutes.

●Revamped time-off and paystub processes by enabling Paycor app use through HR, IT, and leadership collaboration. Achieved time and cost savings, reducing environmental impact at Tico Manufacturing.

Manufacturing Manager

Beretta Gallatin, TN, 10/2018 – 11/2019

Beretta is globally recognized for its extensive array of firearms, encompassing side-by-side and over-and-under shotguns, semi-automatic shotguns, hunting and express rifles, assault rifles, submachine guns, lever- and bolt-action rifles, single- and double-action revolvers, and semi-automatic pistols. The parent company, Beretta Holding, additionally boasts ownership of prominent brands such as Beretta USA, Benelli, Franchi, SAKO, Stoeger, Tikka, Uberti, and the Burris Optics company, contributing to its diverse presence in the industry.

Key Achievements:

●Unified with departments, capturing key details, and creating updated references. Reduced scrap, rework, and errors, achieving a 13% production efficiency increase.

●Proactively addressed bottlenecks, prioritized projects, mitigated risks, and escalated issues as needed, resulting in a 20% reduction in delays and a 15% increase in overall project success rates.

Other Career Accomplishments:

Operations Manager, Universal Logistics 4/2017 - 10/2018: Organized material by volume, improving access near the exit, saving 13 minutes per truck, with an average of ninety-seven loaded trucks per shift.

Manufacturing Supervisor, Calsonic Kansei, 4/2015 - 4/2017: Streamlined across three shifts: Cross-functional team optimized processes, added workstations, enhanced equipment, and reallocated team members for efficiency gains.

Operation Assistant Manager, Yokowo Manufacturing of America, Inc. 9/2007 - 4/2015: Transformed the operation into a three-step process, reducing wire harness production time to just three minutes and 23 seconds, boosting efficiency.

EDUCATION

Bishop Hartley High School, Columbus, OH Achieved Diploma

CERTIFICATIONS

The Work of Management (2023) Leading in a Lean Environment (2022) Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (2017) QSES 6.0 Training (2016) GENBA KANRI (2016) Succession Management DDI (2015) Leadership Development DDI (2015)

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