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Ryan Cook

Wayan,MI

Summary

Manufacturing professional with strong leadership skills and extensive experience in production processes and quality control. Known for fostering team collaboration and ensuring seamless operations. Adept at optimizing workflows, improving efficiency, and meeting stringent performance standards. Adaptable and reliable, consistently delivering results in dynamic environments.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Manufacturing Manager

Amway
08.2019 - Current
  • Partnered with Finance team to set Annual Operation Budgets in three different manufacturing sites. Budgets ranged from ~$15mm-$30mm
  • Worked with Salary leaders to build Annual Operating Plans with monthly check ins in place to measure plan effectiveness
  • Established performance metrics for staff members, enabling effective evaluation of individual contributions and overall team success.
  • Coached and mentored plant leaders on Daily Management Systems. Strong focus on Daily Direction setting at both floor and leader level
  • Evaluated and recommended new technology investments to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall production capabilities.
  • Identified significant plant team design opportunities, worked with employees to re-design, resulting in improved On Time In full with ~40 less employees in the plant

Area Production Manager

Kraft Heinz
02.2018 - 08.2019
  • Increased production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing principles and streamlining processes. The two production lines I was the "owner" of saw OEE improvement of 12% in 3 months
  • Trained employees in advanced manufacturing techniques, resulting in higher productivity and reduced waste.
  • Optimized scheduling processes to maximize capacity utilization while minimizing overtime costs.
  • Established performance metrics to monitor progress towards goals and identify areas for improvement.
  • Provided mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering their professional growth within the organization.
  • Analyzed data trends to forecast future production demands accurately and plan resource allocation accordingly.

Production Manager

Stone Plastics & Manufacturing Inc.
06.2014 - 01.2018
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
  • Led initiative to improve our Quality Check Process resulting in 60% reduction of NCMR materials
  • Led 5s initiative in the plant resulting in improved appearance standards, changeover time reduction, and quality results
  • Partnered with Warehouse Manager to re-do racking layout of the warehouse area resulting in adding 800 rack locations within same footprint. This allowed us to avoid leasing costs while allowing us to respond timely to customer requests.

Group Leader

Amway
09.1996 - 09.2011
  • Led by example, demonstrating commitment to the company''s mission and consistently delivering high-quality work.
  • Monitored group performance on a regular basis, analyzing data and trends to identify areas for improvement.
  • Delegated tasks strategically and monitored progress for timely completion.
  • Monitored team performance to identify productivity improvement opportunities.
  • Worked in many hourly roles prior to being promoted to Salary leader in 2009

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Phoenix
02.2024

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Effective Communication
  • Strategic thinker
  • Production Planning
  • Data Analytics
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Team Leadership
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Operating Budgets
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Team Development

Timeline

Manufacturing Manager

Amway
08.2019 - Current

Area Production Manager

Kraft Heinz
02.2018 - 08.2019

Production Manager

Stone Plastics & Manufacturing Inc.
06.2014 - 01.2018

Group Leader

Amway
09.1996 - 09.2011

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Phoenix

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