Randall Ralston
Project/Program Management
Marysville,Ohio
Summary
Experienced Program Manager skilled in managing functional operations and projects related to supplies and logistics. Advanced understanding of organizational strategies, financial management, procurement and contracting. Expertise in logistical analysis, inventory and supply chain performance, development and standardization. Thorough understanding of inventory management, procurement and acquisition regulations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
5
5
Industry Certifications
Work History
Program Manager
Actalent Engineering
Columbus, OH, United States
05.2019 - Current
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
- Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams.
- Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
- Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Championed best practices in project management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making approaches to inform strategy development and optimize outcomes.
Project Manager
Honda Of America, Mfg
Marysville, OH
09.2004 - 03.2019
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
- Conducted daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning sessions, and sprint reviews, ensuring effective communication among team members.
- Facilitated Scrum framework – sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily scrums, sprint reviews, and sprint retrospectives.
- Coached cross-functional teams on Agile principles, leading to an increase in successful project deliveries.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives through regular retrospective meetings with the team.
- Led sprint reviews and planning meetings to promote full team engagement.
- Established long-term partnerships with suppliers by implementing strategic sourcing initiatives.
- Enhanced supplier relationships by consistently evaluating and optimizing communication channels.
- Strengthened supplier compliance with contractual obligations by regularly reviewing performance metrics against agreed-upon targets.
Quality Team Leader
Honda of American Manufacturing
Marysville, OH
05.1997 - 09.2004
- Assisted with documenting key processes and procedures and security protocols.
- Championed efforts to reduce waste generation within the facility, promoting sustainability without compromising product quality.
- Developed standard operating procedures for consistent quality, ensuring adherence across all team members.
- Led root cause analyses investigations following non-conformance incidents, implementing preventive measures to avoid future occurrences.
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their leadership potential and advance in their careers.
- Evaluated team member performance against established objectives during regular reviews, offering praise for achievements or identifying areas requiring further development.
Skills
Problem solving ability
Diagnostics and troubleshooting
Critical Thinking
Project management
Risk analysis and management
Team leadership
Program leadership
Decision-making
Team development
Team leadership and direction
Stakeholder management
Agile projects
Process improvement
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with 3 teams and 24 stakeholders in the development of Supplier Quality Portal.
- Developed and lead a program to reduce supplier warranty costs by 50% in 5 years
- Achieved "Best International Community Service Activity" by the Knights of Columbus through effectively leading a team of volunteers to host the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Teams to play local first responders.
- Lead teams to assess under performing suppliers and manage improvement programs to bring each supplier into compliance.
Timeline
Program Manager
Actalent Engineering
05.2019 - Current
Project Manager
Honda Of America, Mfg
09.2004 - 03.2019
Quality Team Leader
Honda of American Manufacturing
05.1997 - 09.2004