Ryan Fitzloff
Eagle Lake,Minnesota
Summary
Experienced Plant Manager adept at improving output, maximizing quality and boosting employee satisfaction with hands-on management style. Recognized as effective business manager and motivational leader. Successful manufacturing management career spanning 22 years.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Manager
MEI Total Elevator Solutions
08.2001 - 03.2023
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Reduced downtime for maintenance by establishing a proactive preventive maintenance program.
- Enhanced safety standards with implementation of comprehensive safety training initiatives for all employees.
- Developed cross-functional teams to foster collaboration and improve communication across departments.
- Collaborated with engineering team to design new machinery, resulting in increased production capacity.
- Managed budgeting and resource allocation, ensuring optimal use of funds for operational efficiency.
- Implemented quality control measures to reduce defect rates and enhance product quality consistently.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, securing cost savings on raw materials without sacrificing quality.
- Coordinated plant expansions and upgrades to accommodate increased demand while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.
- Mentored and developed staff members, promoting professional growth opportunities within the organization.
- Balanced labor needs with production schedules to optimize workforce utilization while maintaining output targets.
- Conducted thorough root cause analyses on production issues, identifying solutions for continuous improvement efforts.
- Collaborated with sales team to align plant capabilities with customer demands, fostering long-term business relationships.
- Forecasted future production needs accurately, allowing for strategic decision-making regarding staffing levels, equipment investments, and inventory management.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Oversaw daily operations of 90,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
Education
High School Diploma -
St.Clair Public School
St.Clair, MN06.2000
Skills
- Lean Manufacturing Processes
- Resource Coordination
- Team Building and Development
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Scheduling
- Facilities Maintenance
- Production Planning
- Continuous Improvement
- Production Scheduling
- Schedule Management
- Plant and Warehouse Operations
- Cost Control
- Project Management
- Logistics Coordination
- Regulatory Compliance
- Quality Control
- Equipment Maintenance
- Contract Negotiation
- Strategic Planning
- Problem Solving
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Inventory Management
- Process Optimization
- Facility Management
- Lean Manufacturing
- Staff Training
- Resource Allocation
Certification
- Certified CWB Supervisor
- OSHA 10 Training
- Certified CWB Welder
Timeline
Plant Manager
MEI Total Elevator Solutions
08.2001 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
St.Clair Public School
- Certified CWB Supervisor
- OSHA 10 Training
- Certified CWB Welder
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