JOSEPH RYAN
Salt Lake City
Summary
Results-driven aerospace manufacturing professional with expertise in quality assurance, team leadership, and operations supervision. Led teams in high-volume environments, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while effectively monitoring performance metrics. Focused on problem solving and employee development to enhance team motivation and operational efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance — Packing Department
Leader Creek Fisheries
06.2026 - 07.2026
- Conducted quality assurance inspections in high-volume seafood processing and packing operation, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Monitored products and processes for quality and compliance with established standards, facilitating timely corrective actions.
- Identified quality issues and reported findings to leadership and production personnel, contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
- Supported audits, documentation, and quality-control procedures.
- Maintained strong attention to detail while working in a fast-paced production environment.
- Worked extended shifts while maintaining productivity, accuracy, and safety.
Structural Assembler
Albany Engineered Composites
03.2025 - 06.2026
- Performed skilled structural assembly of aerospace components while meeting strict quality, safety, and FAA requirements.
- Supported FAA and internal audits by maintaining accurate documentation and compliance standards.
- Improved workflow and production efficiency while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Used precision tools and equipment to complete detailed aerospace manufacturing work.
- Collaborated with production and quality teams to resolve issues and meet deadlines.
Lift Operations Supervisor
Park City Mountain
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Supervised lift operations teams and coordinated daily staffing, assignments, and operational priorities.
- Monitored KPIs for safety, productivity, guest service, staffing, and operational performance to ensure compliance with standards.
- Analyzed team and operational performance to pinpoint improvement areas, enhancing departmental standards.
- Conducted and participated in operational, safety, and compliance audits.
- Delegated responsibilities and held employees accountable for performance, safety, and guest-service expectations.
- Inspired teams during peak periods to uphold productivity and operational standards.
- Trained, coached, and developed employees to improve performance and consistency.
- Responded to guest concerns and resolved problems professionally while maintaining safety and service standards.
- Communicated operational information between frontline employees, leadership, and other departments.
Fish Processor Leader
Leader Creek Fisheries
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Led processing teams in a high-volume industrial seafood processing environment.
- Delegated daily responsibilities to ensure adherence to production, quality, and safety standards.
- Monitored employee performance, providing targeted training and coaching to enhance skills.
- Worked approximately 16-hour shifts, 7 days per week during the processing season.
- Maintained productivity and quality standards under physically demanding conditions.
- Collaborated with a diverse team to foster a positive and professional work environment.
Lift Operations Foreman
Park City Mountain
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Led daily lift operations and supervised employees to maintain safe and efficient operations.
- Assigned employees to positions aligning with staffing needs and individual experience to optimize operational efficiency.
- Trained and coached employees on safety procedures, operational standards, and guest service.
- Monitored equipment and lift operations while evaluating employee performance to ensure safety and compliance throughout the day.
- Responded quickly to operational issues and guest concerns.
- Assisted management with maintaining safety, productivity, and service standards.
- Motivated employees and fostered team morale during peak periods to enhance service delivery and operational effectiveness.
Fish Processor Leader
Leader Creek Fisheries
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Led employees in a fast-paced seafood processing operation.
- Delegated work assignments and monitored production, quality, and safety.
- Trained employees to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to processing standards.
- Completed 16-hour shifts, 7 days per week, to meet production demands.
- Maintained high productivity and attention to detail during extended shifts and peak production periods.
Lift Lead
Park City Mountain
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted with daily lift operations and provided direction to lift operators.
- Delegated assignments and helped maintain safe and efficient operations.
- Supported employee training and ensured operational procedures were followed.
- Assisted with resolving guest issues and maintaining a high level of customer service.
- Communicated operational concerns to supervisors and management.
Lift Operator
Park City Mountain
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Operated ski lifts while maintaining strict safety and operational procedures.
- Assisted guests with loading and unloading procedures.
- Monitored lift operations and responded appropriately to safety concerns.
- Provided professional customer service in a fast-paced outdoor environment.
- Worked effectively as part of a team during high-volume periods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shrewsbury High School
Shrewsbury, MA06-2016
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Audits & Quality Control
- Quality control
- Safety & Compliance
- Compliance audits
- Safety operations
- Attention to Detail
- High-Volume Production
- Production Operations
- Production Efficiency
- KPI management
- Performance monitoring
- Aerospace Manufacturing
- Structural Assembly
- Aerospace Manufacturing Experience
- Team Leadership & Supervision
- Team delegation
- Employee training
- Quality Communication
- Working Under Pressure
- High-Volume Operations
- Problem Solving
- DoD security clearance
- Team communication
Timeline
Quality Assurance — Packing Department
Leader Creek Fisheries
06.2026 - 07.2026
Structural Assembler
Albany Engineered Composites
03.2025 - 06.2026
Fish Processor Leader
Leader Creek Fisheries
06.2024 - 08.2024
Lift Operations Supervisor
Park City Mountain
10.2023 - 10.2024
Fish Processor Leader
Leader Creek Fisheries
06.2023 - 08.2023
Lift Operations Foreman
Park City Mountain
10.2021 - 10.2023
Lift Lead
Park City Mountain
11.2019 - 03.2020
Lift Operator
Park City Mountain
01.2019 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Shrewsbury High School