Ryan Henderson
Statesboro,Georgia
Summary
Experienced with plant operations and team leadership. Utilizes skills in process optimization and resource management to enhance productivity. Knowledge of quality control and safety regulations ensures efficient and compliant production environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PLANT SUPERINTENDENT
CARDINAL LG STATESBORO
06.2022 - Current
- Motivating a production team of up to 150 employees in a fast-paced production environment while meeting the goals handed down daily.
- Overseeing timecards for all employees in the department, staying on top of taskings such as reviews, and monthly awards for employees who are overachieving.
- Working with Excel and PowerPoint, doing daily tasks, updating the production schedule, and monthly slides for production.
- Stepping into the role of plant manager when he is out for any reason, watching over a production floor of 100 to 150-plus employees.
- Deciphering internal rejects to track back the reason behind the issue, and coming up with ideas on how to improve the process to eliminate the issue for good.
- Multiple training sessions for leadership in and out of the workplace. Troubleshooting any issue that presents itself in the facility, ensuring that the top quality is going to customers at all times.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure production targets and quality standards were met.
- Implemented safety protocols, reducing workplace incidents and enhancing employee safety culture.
- Analyzed production data to identify bottlenecks and implemented solutions for streamlined workflows.
- Dave Beecher – 912-531-3191.
- Jason Streck – 687-887-9563.
- Kyle Petersen – 352-615-3977.
ASSISTANT PLANT SUPERINTENDENT
CARDINAL LG OCALA
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced production efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Led a team of supervisors to coordinate workflow across multiple production lines.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
INSPECTION/ CLOSING/ SPECIAL FABRICATION DEPARTMENT MANAGER
CARDINAL LG OCALA
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Oversee all of the production for the inspection department.
- Build overall team morale and team leaders.
- Training of all individuals under my umbrella, ensuring goals are set, and the team is achieving the goals set down.
- Building the culture of the department to ensure safety goals, quality goals, and production goals are always at the forefront of the team.
- Working hand in hand with other management to ensure 100% on-time and complete delivery is met for the customers.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and meet departmental goals.
- Mentored junior managers, promoting leadership skills and cultivating a collaborative work environment.
LAMINATION DEPARTMENT MANAGER
CARDINAL LG OCALA
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Oversee all of the production for the inspection department.
- Build overall team morale and team leaders.
- Training of all individuals under my umbrella, ensuring goals are set, and the team is achieving the goals set down.
- Building the culture of the department to ensure safety goals, quality goals, and production goals are always at the forefront of the team.
- Working hand in hand with other management to ensure 100% on-time and complete delivery is met for the customers.
- Implemented cross-training initiatives for employees, increasing overall departmental knowledge and versatility.
TEMPERING DEPARTMENT MANAGER
CARDINAL LG OCALA
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Oversee all of the production for the inspection department.
- Build overall team morale and team leaders.
- Training of all individuals under my umbrella, ensuring goals are set, and the team is achieving the goals set down.
- Building the culture of the department to ensure safety goals, quality goals, and production goals are always at the forefront of the team.
- Working hand in hand with other management to ensure 100% on-time and complete delivery is met for the customers.
INSPECTION DEPARTMENT MANAGER
CARDINAL LG OCALA
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Oversee all of the production for the inspection department.
- Build overall team morale and team leaders.
- Training of all individuals under my umbrella, ensuring goals are set, and the team is achieving the goals set down.
- Building the culture of the department to ensure safety goals, quality goals, and production goals are always at the forefront of the team.
- Working hand in hand with other management to ensure 100% on-time and complete delivery is met for the customers.
- Led departmental operations to enhance workflow efficiency and team productivity.
3RD SHIFT MANAGER
CARDINAL LG OCALA
05.2013 - 05.2016
- Oversee all of production on the night shift, ensuring goals are met in all departments.
- Scheduling and planning remakes when units need to be sent out that shift to ensure 100% on time and complete delivery to the customer is met.
- Watching over all team members to ensure safety is being followed by each team member.
- Communication between departments is essential to ensure that what is needed is completed in a timely manner, and each area has what they need.
CUTTING AND TEMPERING SUPERVISOR
CARDINAL LG OCALA
05.2010 - 05.2013
- Oversee a staff of 12 team members, ensuring quality and production goals are met.
- Operation and organization of the cutting and tempering department to complete the plan for the day.
- Stepping into a team member's role in operation if the team is down a technician or to cycle through breaks.
- Ensuring production goals are met daily, and working on overachieving the goals set down from management.
- Trained and mentored team members to enhance performance and productivity.
CUTTING AND TEMPERING DEPARTMENT TECH
CARDINAL LG OCALA
01.2010 - 05.2010
- Manual operation in cutting and tempering departments. Operation of cutting table from breakout operator, seaming tech, and slotting tech.
- Operated machinery to support daily production goals and ensure efficient workflow.
SECURITY OFFICER
SECURITAS USA
06.2009 - 12.2009
- Maintaining visual of secure areas, allowing approved personnel onsite. Working closely with high-profile contractors while keeping the routine security checks of appointed areas.
- Andrew Washington – 860-766-5495
ROUTE MANAGER
FLORIDA PEST CONTROL
06.2007 - 06.2009
- Applying fertilizer, insecticide, and herbicides to lawns. Diagnosing problems in areas and taking the steps to fix the issues. Self-motivate to ensure that each lawn gets equal attention, and take pride in the task at hand. Customer service and being the face of a department that is counted on.
- Ronald Fontenot – 352-795-3614.
ASSISTANT LINE SUPERVISOR
MID-FLORIDA WHEEL & AXLE
06.2001 - 05.2007
- Motivating the team to increase productivity, operating Bobcat equipment and forklifts, and using an air gun, drill press, and torch for maintaining and repairing axles.
- Ronnie Stodghill – 352-572-7373.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dunnellon High School
05.2001
Skills
- Leadership integrity in various settings
- Adaptable learner
- Capacity to adjust to new challenges
- Strategic scheduling and planning
- Inventory oversight
- Reflective awareness
- Customer-focused service
- Reliable and timely
- Effective interpersonal communicator
- Responsive to varying needs
- Dedicated team member
- Commitment to accountability
- Strong ethical standards
- Efficient task organization
- Proactive safety awareness
- Plant and warehouse operations
Certification
- Training -
- Heart saver, first aid CPR AED certification through American Heart Association.
- OSHA Outreach training. “10-hour OSHA outreach training for general industry”.
- Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Green Belt certified.
- Fred Pryor Learning Solutions 6-hour course credit. “Be the manager your employees want to follow”.
- Fred Pryor Learning Solutions 6-hour course credit. “Criticism & Discipline skills for managers and supervisors”.
- Fred Pryor Learning Solutions 6-hour course credit. “Leadership, team-building and coaching skills for managers and supervisors”.
- Fred Pryor Learning Solutions 6-Hour course credit. “Dealing with difficult people”.
- Fred Pryor Learning Solutions 6-Hour course credit. “Managing multiple priorities, Projects and Deadlines”.
- Forte Institute “Communication Intelligence”.
- Bedrock Level 1 Leadership program completed.
- Bedrock Level 2 Leadership program completed.
Timeline
PLANT SUPERINTENDENT
CARDINAL LG STATESBORO
06.2022 - Current
ASSISTANT PLANT SUPERINTENDENT
CARDINAL LG OCALA
04.2021 - 06.2022
INSPECTION/ CLOSING/ SPECIAL FABRICATION DEPARTMENT MANAGER
CARDINAL LG OCALA
01.2020 - 04.2021
LAMINATION DEPARTMENT MANAGER
CARDINAL LG OCALA
01.2019 - 01.2020
TEMPERING DEPARTMENT MANAGER
CARDINAL LG OCALA
05.2018 - 01.2019
INSPECTION DEPARTMENT MANAGER
CARDINAL LG OCALA
05.2016 - 05.2018
3RD SHIFT MANAGER
CARDINAL LG OCALA
05.2013 - 05.2016
CUTTING AND TEMPERING SUPERVISOR
CARDINAL LG OCALA
05.2010 - 05.2013
CUTTING AND TEMPERING DEPARTMENT TECH
CARDINAL LG OCALA
01.2010 - 05.2010
SECURITY OFFICER
SECURITAS USA
06.2009 - 12.2009
ROUTE MANAGER
FLORIDA PEST CONTROL
06.2007 - 06.2009
ASSISTANT LINE SUPERVISOR
MID-FLORIDA WHEEL & AXLE
06.2001 - 05.2007
High School Diploma -
Dunnellon High School
TRAINING
- Heart saver, first aid CPR AED certification through American Heart Association.
- OSHA Outreach training. “10-hour OSHA outreach training for general industry”. Completed on 2021-04-21.
- Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma Green Belt certified.
- Fred Pryor Learning Solutions 6-hour course credit. “Be the manager your employees want to follow”. Completed on 2019-05-14.
- Fred Pryor Learning Solutions 6-hour course credit. “Criticism & Discipline skills for managers and supervisors”. Completed on 2019-07-27.
- Fred Pryor Learning Solutions 6-hour course credit. “Leadership, team-building and coaching skills for managers and supervisors”. Completed on 2019-11-06.
- Fred Pryor Learning Solutions 6-Hour course credit. “Dealing with difficult people”. Completed on 2021-09-24.
- Fred Pryor Learning Solutions 6-Hour course credit. “Managing multiple priorities, Projects and Deadlines”. Completed 2021-12-03.
- Forte Institute “Communication Intelligence”. Completed on 2023-09-21.
- Bedrock Level 1 Leadership program completed.
- Bedrock Level 2 Leadership program completed.