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Ryan McEldowney

Kansas City,MO

Summary

Dynamic Production Manager at Midwest Glass & Glazing with a proven track record of enhancing productivity and reducing costs through effective resource management and team collaboration. Skilled in discussion facilitation and quality control, I foster a culture of continuous improvement, achieving high customer satisfaction and a significant decrease in workplace accidents.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Manager

Midwest Glass & Glazing
03.2023 - Current
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
  • Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
  • Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
  • Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
  • Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
  • Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
  • Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
  • Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
  • Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders, resulting in better collaboration and alignment on project objectives.
  • Championed safety initiatives within the workplace, leading to a significant decrease in accidents and injuries among staff members.
  • Enhanced employee satisfaction and retention by developing supportive and inclusive work environment.

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Urban Christian Academy
07.2020 - Current
  • Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
  • Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
  • Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
  • Gave assignments, graded work and regularly discussed performance with students.
  • Maintained awareness of relevant current events and quickly incorporated study into curriculum.
  • Discussed important historical figures, dates and events which helped shape modern world.

Project Manager

Midwest Glass And Glazing
06.2017 - 06.2020
  • Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
  • Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
  • Read plans and blueprints and communicated to workers.
  • Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
  • Kept sites compliant with OSHA, federal, state and local regulations to prevent unnecessary delays.
  • Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.

Associate Pastor

REACH (Regional Evangelical Alliance Of Churches)
05.2011 - 10.2015
  • Led programs such as study, fellowship and service opportunities.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling and prayer.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Coordinated and spearheaded programs to increase church members' service.
  • Delivered weekly Bible teachings.

Friday Night Site Coordinator/Mentor Leader

Freedom Fire Ministries
05.2010 - 05.2014
  • Scheduled volunteers to cover all necessary duties during planned events.
  • Organized logistics and materials for each meeting, arranged spaces
  • Supervised crew of over 5-10 volunteers during Friday Outreach.
  • Prepared and delivered weekly Bible teachings

Education

High School Diploma - Theology

MAP Seminary
Kansas City, MO
05.2014

High School Diploma -

Kansas City Christian School
Prairie Village, KS
05.2008

Skills

  • Production planning
  • Operations management
  • Staff management
  • Production scheduling
  • Continuous improvements
  • Team development
  • Safety management
  • Dedication to product quality

Timeline

Production Manager

Midwest Glass & Glazing
03.2023 - Current

Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Urban Christian Academy
07.2020 - Current

Project Manager

Midwest Glass And Glazing
06.2017 - 06.2020

Associate Pastor

REACH (Regional Evangelical Alliance Of Churches)
05.2011 - 10.2015

Friday Night Site Coordinator/Mentor Leader

Freedom Fire Ministries
05.2010 - 05.2014

High School Diploma - Theology

MAP Seminary

High School Diploma -

Kansas City Christian School