Ryan Foss
Madison,WI
Summary
Production Associate with 4+ years of experience in healthcare manufacturing. Highly cross-trained across 30+ assembly stations with a background in lean manufacturing, quality assurance, and employee training. Known for reliability, adaptability, and maintaining strict safety and regulatory compliance.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Production Assembler
GE Healthcare
Madison, WI
12.2021 - 01.2026
- Operated 30+ production and assembly stations, exceeding standard cross-training expectations
- Trained 30+ employees on production processes, quality standards, and safety procedures
- Assembled medical products according to detailed work instructions
- Documented defective components and helped with quality assurance issues
- Maintained strict compliance with safety, cleanliness, and healthcare manufacturing regulations
Assistant Manager
Northern Tool + Equipment
Madison, Wisconsin
06.2019 - 12.2021
- Supported day-to-day store operations, including staff supervision, scheduling, and task prioritization to meet sales and service goals
- Trained and coached employees on product knowledge, upselling, and handling difficult customer interactions
- Managed inventory levels, and stock accuracy to reduce shortages and overstock
- Assisted with merchandising decisions based on sales trends
- Served as an escalation point for customer issues, resolving concerns while protecting store policy
2nd Assistant Front End Manager
Hy-Vee
Madison, Wisconsin
05.2017 - 06.2019
- Supervised front-end operations in a high-volume retail environment
- Scheduled & trained front-end staff while maintaining coverage during peak business hours
- Oversaw cash handling, drawer & end of day counts, and loss prevention procedures
- Resolved customer complaints and service issues to maintain positive customer experiences
- Coordinated with store leadership to adjust staffing per department based on daily demand & staff shortages
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Kwik Trip
McFarland, WI
04.2013 - 05.2017
- Assisted in kitchen operations with a strong focus on food safety, cleanliness, and quality standards
- Balanced hands-on food preparation with assisting other team members during high-traffic periods
- Ensured health regulations and internal safety standards were being followed
Education
High School Diploma -
Stoughton High School
Stoughton, WI06-2013
Skills
- Production & assembly equipment operation
- Quality control and defect documentation
- Work instruction interpretation
- Training with Lean manufacturing & Kanban concepts
- Safety & regulatory compliance (healthcare manufacturing)
- Training of other production staff
- Team collaboration & clear communication
- Basic computer systems (Word & Excel) & production documentation
Certification
First Aid Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Production Assembler
GE Healthcare
12.2021 - 01.2026
Assistant Manager
Northern Tool + Equipment
06.2019 - 12.2021
2nd Assistant Front End Manager
Hy-Vee
05.2017 - 06.2019
Assistant Kitchen Manager
Kwik Trip
04.2013 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Stoughton High School