Geoffrey Ryan
Washingtonville
Summary
Dedicated Packaging Reliability Technician known for enhancing equipment reliability and minimizing downtime through effective troubleshooting and maintenance practices. Committed to fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement within teams.
Professional technician with strong expertise in reliability and maintenance. Skilled in troubleshooting, predictive maintenance, and equipment optimization. Collaborative team player focused on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Known for strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Packaging Reliability Technician
Strides USA
Chestnut Ridge N.Y.
09.2019 - Current
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on equipment to ensure reliability and performance.
- Diagnosed equipment failures and implemented corrective actions to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and reliability enhancements.
- Developed and executed preventive maintenance schedules, increasing operational efficiency across multiple systems.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices in troubleshooting and maintenance procedures to enhance team performance.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to implement effective root cause analyses for recurring equipment failures.
- Implemented standard operating procedures that streamlined maintenance workflows and increased equipment lifespan.
- Served as a mentor for junior technicians, providing guidance on troubleshooting techniques and fostering professional development opportunities.
- Reduced downtime for production machinery through proactive preventative maintenance measures.
- Enhanced equipment reliability by performing thorough maintenance tasks and identifying potential issues before they escalated.
- Cultivated a strong culture of safety within the team by insisting upon rigorous adherence to safe work practices and fostering open communication around potential hazards or areas for improvement.
- Reported on findings and made proactive and targeted recommendation to senior leaders.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
Material Handler
AERCO International
Blauvelt, NY
06.2007 - 09.2018
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials efficiently across warehouse.
- Coordinated inventory management using ERP systems to track stock levels accurately.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to ensure safety compliance standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline material handling processes, reducing delays.
- Trained new hires on safety protocols and operational procedures for effective onboarding.
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and high-quality work standards.
- Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Listened closely during team meetings to gain complete understanding of duties required for each shift, completing priority tasks first.
- Received and unpacked shipments and new equipment as directed.
Education
High School Diploma -
High School Diploma -
Pascack Valley
Hillsdale, NJ06-1994
Skills
- Motor testing
- Computer skills
- Predictive maintenance
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Mechanical aptitude
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Team collaboration
- Machine operation
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Safety operation procedures
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
Certification
First Aid, CPR, Blood bourne pathogens , Aed
Timeline
Packaging Reliability Technician
Strides USA
09.2019 - Current
Material Handler
AERCO International
06.2007 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
High School Diploma -
Pascack Valley