Ronnie Bryant
Glen Allen,Va
Summary
Skilled Operations/Engineering Manager proficient in schedule, inventory and team management. Versed in quality assurance, purchasing and administration of production operations. Offering 27 years of progressive experience in manufacturing, production and technical environments. Goal-oriented leading productive teams and increasing profitability through streamlining processes and identifying areas of improvement. Resourceful and adaptable collaborator with knowledge of enhancing operations and maintaining high standards of safety practices. Proven leader with dedication to organization and effective management.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Manager Operational Excellence
Sabert
08.2023 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
- Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
- Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects.
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
- Mentored junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
- Achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
- Balanced competing priorities efficiently while maintaining focus on critical tasks requiring immediate attention.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning through regular workshops, seminars, and training sessions for staff.
- Utilized data-driven insights to make informed decisions that resulted in higher returns on investments.
Operational Excellence Manager
Sabert
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Building an autonomous workgroup creating standards that empower and engage the workforce.
- Mentoring Supervisors/Managers with best practices
- Expectation setting with Accountability
- Creating and implementing best practices throughout the organization
- Improving operating efficiencies through use of trend boards
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
Plant Engineering Manager
Novolex
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Designed and enforced best-practice methodologies.
- Drafted preventive maintenance schedules around avoiding service disruptions and equipment breakdowns.
- Maintained open communication channels to verify prescribed operational levels for equipment and tasks.
- Organized and managed maintenance staff to fulfill requirements via scheduling and delegation.
- Audited and trained maintenance personnel to verify presence of necessary skills and competencies.
- Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands.
- Recruited, placed and oversaw project staff for optimal project results.
- Served as point of contact during plant emergencies, overseeing disaster recovery and expediting restoration efforts.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Monthly Capex Forecasting
- Wrote, managed and closed Capex Projects
- Established project goals to carry out directives of top management.
- Prepared performance appraisals of plan personnel, highlighting exceptional performances and illustrating remedial requirements.
Production Manager/Continuous Improvement Manager
Nestle Purina PetCare
02.2020 - 03.2021
- Directed manufacturing process and operational efficiency procedures to achieve goal of first run capability.
- Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules and disciplinary action.
- Managed product quality to guarantee compliance with quality policies, procedures and systems.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
- Directed improvements in safety, product quality, service and cost efficiency.
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Nestle Purina PetCare
02.2019 - 02.2020
- Assessed investigation reports of subordinate quality assurance personnel to ensure procedures were followed and addressed any deviations
- Provided development team with insights and recommendations on liter usability and functionality by reviewing and analyzing internal data
- Monitored testing processes, including test development and user acceptance testing
- Prepared and interpreted WinSPC reports, complete with comprehensive analysis of testing and results, for development team
- Collaborated with development team and reviewed technical specifications to create testing programs that addressed areas including Packging and Processing
- Used WinSPC to maintain database of test reports and calibration records
- Assured consistent quality of production by implementing and enforcing automated practice systems
- Inspected products and worker progress throughout production
- Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily functionality
- Recorded, analyzed and distributed statistical information
- Collected production samples regularly and performed detailed quality inspections
Production Supervisor
Nestle Purina PetCare
01.2015 - 02.2019
- Kept work environments safe and efficient at all times
- Set and revised production schedules to meet changing demands
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered
- Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining and motivating employees
- Oversaw the production process and managed the production schedule
- Responsible for achieving production requirements
- Read and followed standard operating procedures
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals
- Ensured that all health and safety guidelines were followed
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality
- Set and monitored product standards, examining samples of raw products and processing tests, to ensure the quality of all finished products
- Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives
- Reviewed processing schedules and production orders concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints
- Kept work areas clean and neat
- Planned, scheduled and delegated daily work
Continuous Improvement Supervisor
Nestle Purina PetCare
11.2013 - 01.2015
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals
- Planned, scheduled and delegated daily work
- Responsible for achieving production requirements
- Reviewed processing schedules and production orders concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints
- Set and monitored product standards, examining samples of raw products and processing tests, to ensure the quality of all finished products
- Kept work areas clean and neat
- Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining and motivating employees
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality
Packaging Supervisor
Nestle Purina PetCare
11.2004 - 11.2013
- Optimized schedules and workflows to minimize labor costs and increase efficiency
- Forecasted manpower requirements based on daily workload and company targets
- Conducted monthly inventories of materials on the work floor
- Participated in hiring and training of new employees
- Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpwer to meetg aggressive production nschedules
- Recommended and executed quality improvements for production and product quality
- Addressed all personnel issues promptly and professionally
- Drive daily productionactivities with effective communication and leadership
- Worked with maintenance to complete PMs and repairs
- Tracked and investigated deviations to uncover root causes and make proactive changes to prevent future problems
- Kept team in line with productivity targets and safety standards
- Supervised activities of manual packagers and automatic packaging lines
- Trained employees on standard operating procedures and new policies
Warehouse Supervisor
Nestle Purina PetCare
11.2001 - 11.2004
- Adhered to industry best practice for warehousing, material handling, and documentation
- Ensured consistent management of inventory levels and fostered product loss control
- Supervised all warehouse operations, including shipping and receiving, distribution, and workplace safety
- Managed resource allocation and scheduling of all employees
- Monitored employee performance and offered mentoring and leadership to improve any deficiencies
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN06.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Scott Co. Central High School
Sikeston, MO1995
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Production Targets
- 5s
- Everyday Coaching Certified
- Lean Manufacturing
- Change Management
- Standard Work Implementation
- Initiative
- Knowledge of TPM
- Open to new ideas
- Excellent problem-solving abilities
- Planning and Implementation
- Vendor sourcing
- Compliance Understanding
- Strategic Planning
- Training and Development
- Maintenance and Repair
- Project Management
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Customer Support
- Technical Documentation
- Operational Efficiency
- Safety Compliance
- Standard Operating Procedures Proficient
- Plant Operations
- Environmental Practices
- Plant Operations Support
- Best Practices Management
- Manufacturing Principles
Timeline
Sr. Manager Operational Excellence
Sabert
08.2023 - Current
Operational Excellence Manager
Sabert
10.2022 - 08.2023
Plant Engineering Manager
Novolex
03.2021 - 10.2022
Production Manager/Continuous Improvement Manager
Nestle Purina PetCare
02.2020 - 03.2021
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Nestle Purina PetCare
02.2019 - 02.2020
Production Supervisor
Nestle Purina PetCare
01.2015 - 02.2019
Continuous Improvement Supervisor
Nestle Purina PetCare
11.2013 - 01.2015
Packaging Supervisor
Nestle Purina PetCare
11.2004 - 11.2013
Warehouse Supervisor
Nestle Purina PetCare
11.2001 - 11.2004
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
High School Diploma - undefined
Scott Co. Central High School
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