Riley Potter
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Results-driven manufacturing leader with experience in engineering and production management roles. Proven ability to improve production processes, implement SOPs, manage cross-functional teams, and increase operational efficiency. Experienced in Lean Manufacturing, data analysis, and capital equipment management.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Plant Manager
Sullivan Precision Plate
IA
12.2024 - Current
- Oversee production scheduling and resolve production floor concerns to ensure workflow continuity.
- Serve as primary liaison between production, shipping/receiving, maintenance, and sales departments.
- Guide and support operators with task execution and daily expectations.
- Create and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for key machines and processes.
- Analyze historical run data to evaluate job efficiency and identify areas for improvement.
- Conduct safety program reviews and support safety measure improvements.
Manufacturing Engineer / Interim Production Manager
Zero Zone Inc.
Dyersville, IA
08.2022 - 12.2024
- Reviewed production schedule, planned resources, and managed overtime requirements.
- Led plant floor teams and mediated internal conflicts as Interim Production Manager.
- Managed capital equipment procurement and associated budget.
- Conducted engineering design reviews with production teams to align manufacturing with design intent.
- Addressed production concerns with rapid, practical solutions.
- Point of contact for machinery repair and building maintenance.
- Designed and implemented process improvements for manufacturing operations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize production workflows.
Manufacturing Engineer
Dubuque Stamping & Manufacturing
Dubuque, IA
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Reviewed client drawings and developed manufacturing processes tailored to specifications.
- Collaborated with customers and internal teams to ensure on-time part delivery.
- Led DPAR (Design Process Approval Review) meetings to align expectations pre-production.
- Analyzed time study data to recommend production process improvements.
Education
Bachelor’s - Manufacturing Technology Management, Drafting and Product Design
University of Wisconsin Platteville
Platteville, WI05.2021
Skills
- IFS ERP
- SOLIDWORKS
- MS Excel
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- GD&T
- SOP Development
- Team leadership
- Cross-functional communication
- Problem-solving
- Production scheduling
- Process improvement
Timeline
Assistant Plant Manager
Sullivan Precision Plate
12.2024 - Current
Manufacturing Engineer / Interim Production Manager
Zero Zone Inc.
08.2022 - 12.2024
Manufacturing Engineer
Dubuque Stamping & Manufacturing
02.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor’s - Manufacturing Technology Management, Drafting and Product Design
University of Wisconsin Platteville
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