Ryan Brannon
Winlock
Summary
Knowledgeable plant manager with strong background in overseeing plant operations and optimizing production processes. Successfully led initiatives that improved workflow efficiency and reduced downtime. Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills through effective team management and continuous process improvement. Manufacturing professional with extensive experience in plant operations and production management. Proven history of implementing process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and product quality. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs, bringing valuable organizational and leadership skills to role.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Darigold
08.2024 - Current
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Balanced labor needs with production schedules to optimize workforce utilization while maintaining output targets.
- Identified and resolved process and equipment issues to minimize production downtime.
Maintenance Manager
Darigold
04.2023 - 08.2024
- I currently lead a crew of ten personnel, nine maintenance mechanics and one purchasing agent
- I delegate and assign all preventative maintenance, along with all other types of workorders, to my personnel and ensure their completion
- I track spending each month to ensure that the plant stays on track with the budget
- I work with cooperate engineering and utilities with larger projects
- I help to design new systems that are more efficient and help run studies for P.U.D
- Incentives
- I continuously monitor our K.P.I.'s to ensure that our plant stays on track with our goals
- I take pride in the K.P.I's that my team has been able to accomplish
- We have upheld our company goals of attainment and in most categories, we have surpassed these goals
- I work with plant management to ensure that our plant stays in compliance with current federal and state laws
- I work with outside contractors to complete projects, from the bidding process to the final implementation
Special Projects Coordinator
Darigold
04.2022 - 04.2023
- I worked with the maintenance manager and department personnel to plan and coordinate projects in our plant
- I also worked closely with procurement to insure all the parts and supplies needed to perform these projects were sourced at comparable pricing and lead times
- I helped to build production scheduled that would allow enough downtime to complete these projects while not putting back pressure on the existing network
Production Supervisor
Darigold, Inc
04.2018 - 04.2022
- I oversaw all operations during the night shift
- I also diagnosed any operational problems that occur
- I conducted monthly safety training for all night shift employees
- I adjusted work schedules as needed as well as production schedules
- Conducted midnight inventory each night along with visual inspection of all paperwork for the 24 hr
- Period to ensure all regulatory rules were followed and any/all tests were conducted and documented properly
- I taught and guided new hires on operations as well as conducted progress reports for each individual
- I ensure all work rules were followed and disciplined as needed
Evaporator Operator
Darigold, Inc.
09.2011 - 04.2018
- Follow production schedules
- Perform CIP processes on equipment in an effect and timely manner
- Uphold state pasteurization rules and regulations
- Record processes hourly while running product
- Perform and/or assist in maintenance
Assistant Plant Manager/ Safety Director
Symons frozen foods
06.2004 - 01.2009
- Scheduled production, crews, and maintenance
- I ordered raw goods from the warehouse
- Inventory control
- Worked with U.S.D.A
- Inspectors during government product runs side by side to ensure specifications were met
- Provide monthly safety training
- Address safety concerns and coordinate corrections
- Evaluate new employees in forklift and delivery truck operation
- Keep required records
- Keep M.S.D.S and L.O.T.O up to date with state and federal changes
Shipping/Receiving Manager/ Safety Director
Aluminite N.W. Inc
08.2001 - 05.2004
- Scheduled all incoming and outgoing loads for finished goods, raw materials, and chemicals
- Scheduled all maintenance to fleet trucks, company vehicles, and forklifts
- Scheduled all employee work schedules
- Worked with production manager on customer order lead times
- Worked with purchasing agent with running inventory
- Held regular safety meetings along with development of safety team
- Ensuring all DOT/OSHA/WISHA laws are being upheld
- Any violations were being resolved
- Kept M.S.D.S
- And L.O.T.O
- Records up to date along with training employees on these programs
Plant Manager
Aluminite of Denver
04.2000 - 08.2001
- Set in place a production floor from startup including all machines, electrical and air needed
- Hired and trained a complete manufacturing crew on each machine as to how to operate the machine and safety rules
- Implemented and maintained a lean manufacturing inventory system
- Worked directly with customers on orders, lead times, complaints and keeping an inventory of their stock
- Developed a safety program
- Scheduled maintenance and kept records on all company vehicles
- Trained all new hires on forklift safety and certified
- Aquired and trained office clerk for accounting and visual manufacturing
Education
Auto Cad certification - Civil Engineering Technology
Centralia College
Centralia, WA09.2011
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Lean Manufacturing
- Production Management
- 5S
- Plant Management
- Manufacturing
- Process Improvement
- AutoCAD
- Production Planning
- CGMP
- Quality Assurance
- Shipping & Receiving
- Supply Chain
- Microsoft Excel
- Quality Inspection
- Microsoft Office
- CAD
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Office Experience
- Accounting
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Packaging
- Warehouse Experience
- Quality Control
- Supervising Experience
- Inventory Control
- Lean
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Safety Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Scheduling
- Team building and development
- Cost Control
- Waste Reduction
- Cost Reporting
- Plant Maintenance
- Troubleshooting skills
Assessments
Analyzing data, Proficient, 11/20, Interpreting and producing graphs, identifying trends, and drawing justifiable conclusions from data.
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Plant Manager
Darigold
08.2024 - Current
Maintenance Manager
Darigold
04.2023 - 08.2024
Special Projects Coordinator
Darigold
04.2022 - 04.2023
Production Supervisor
Darigold, Inc
04.2018 - 04.2022
Evaporator Operator
Darigold, Inc.
09.2011 - 04.2018
Assistant Plant Manager/ Safety Director
Symons frozen foods
06.2004 - 01.2009
Shipping/Receiving Manager/ Safety Director
Aluminite N.W. Inc
08.2001 - 05.2004
Plant Manager
Aluminite of Denver
04.2000 - 08.2001
Auto Cad certification - Civil Engineering Technology
Centralia College
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