Ryan C. Banning
Fort Worth, TX 817-***-**** adc75s@r.postjobfree.com
QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER
Specializes in: Implementing Operational Best Practices and Leading High-Performing Teams
Eight years of QC lab management experience with a record of success in implementing a continuous improvement environment. Excels at collaborating in a cross-functional environment in the mining & materials industry. Outstanding communication skills, leadership ability, and business acumen.
Team Management Operations Management Project Management Minerals
Six Sigma Data Analysis Manufacturing Requirements Planning
Process Improvements Critical Thinking Change Management Procurement
Professional Experience
Quality Control Lab Manager – Vista Proppants and Logistics Apr 2017 – March 2020
Performed staff management for a team of 20 Lab Techs, including interviews, hiring, and day-to-day supervision, ensuring samples were completed accurately and organizing special projects.
Implemented corporate-wide quality control solutions, collaborating with upper management to identify opportunities at each plant.
Managed multi-tiered projects with competing deadlines and priorities.
Gathered requirements and translating them into staffing and equipment acquisitions.
Planned and built new lab 2020
oratories from ground up, applying lean principles to achieve cost reduction by eliminating significant amounts of overtime.
Quality Control Assistant Lab Manager – Vista Proppants and Logistics Nov 2011 – Apr 2017
Employed a quality control system based on industry standards, creating an industry leading production QC lab for the testing of Frac Sand.
Collaborated with a development team to create and modify a robust quality management system, including beta testing before rollout.
Established a safety-first environment, providing on-going coaching on testing procedures and safety precautions.
Analyzed lab testing data to identify production and gradation trends impacting the product’s ability to meet industry specs and recommending corrections.
Business/Computers Instructor – Richard Milburn Academy Aug 2009 – Aug 2011
Developed lesson plans and instructed student in compliance with state teaching guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Management – Oklahoma State University
Certifications
Lean Six Sigma White Belt Mine Site Competent Substance Abuse Certificate for Supervisors in Oil & Gas Industry MSHA Safety & Health Training Certified Managerial Principles for Leaders Certification Team Building Certification Visual Emission Observation Certified
Personal Interests
US Tennis Association League Member Piano Guitar Skiing West Coast Swing competitive dancing