RYAN PATRICK, MBA

Maintenance department head, directing five managers and 56 hourly employees overseeing maintenance operations for a 1.2M sq ft grocery distribution center encompassing 4600+ assets including 353 forklifts, a $40M automated logistics system, and a 78k pound anhydrous ammonia refrigeration system. Prioritize a $2.2M operational expenditure budget and a $1M capitalized project budget to maintain and improve the 142-acre site.

• Developed company-wide maintenance loss analysis tools, and trained maintenance and operations senior leadership on application to daily management systems.
• Created time-saving budgeting tools for YOY analysis and projections for zero-based budgets for the finance department. Trained VP and all General Managers throughout the supply chain network.
• Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
• Developed and implemented building operations and maintenance policies.
• Sourced outside contractors for special projects and oversaw bidding and selection processes.

Managed Maintenance weekend night shift operations by monitoring department performance related to maintaining warehouse equipment and making sure associates complied with state and federal regulations relating to maintenance operations

• Led and reviewed analysis of distribution center processes by ensuring accurate application of continuous improvement concepts, developing and ensuring execution of approach across a variety of complex operations
• Supervised and managed associates and leaders by giving direction, monitoring performance and providing feedback, identifying training and development needs and providing opportunities for learning and growth, and participating in the hiring, promotion, coaching, and evaluation of associates.
• Maintained quality and safety standards by making sure associates were trained on Supply Chain and company policies, standards, and procedures by monitoring associate compliance and maintaining procedures, and supporting documentation.
• Implemented business plan by communicating goals, managing staffing and scheduling, assigning duties, and coordinating workloads in order to achieve facility goals.

Directed planning and implementation of outreach strategies, connecting organization to people in the broader community by cultivating relationships with businesses, individuals, and other relevant organizations.

• Improved and boosted brand image by implementing focused marketing campaigns and engaging in professional networking to support outreach.
• Connected 744+ members with available and relevant community resources and opportunities.
• Bowling Green State University selected as Ohio’s 2019 “Top School for Vets.”

Oversaw talent acquisition activities of an area encompassing 12,000+ square miles, with a focus on fulfilling operational needs and requirements. Developed communication and marketing plan and leveraged talent acquisition tools, resources, and campaigns to source and attract top talent. Evaluated, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.

Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations, and provided onboarding and training for 150+ new employees.

• Leveraged employee referrals, direct sourcing, Internet applications, and recruitment agencies to source candidates for positions. Selected as 2016 “Best of the Best” Recruiter of the Year.
• Created and drove talent acquisition and job placement strategies to attract diverse candidates. Earning "Admiral's Warrior Award" and 2017 National Top Warrior Challenge Program Diversity Recruiter.

Oversaw day-to-day operations, functions, policies, and procedures that affect readiness for the organization consisting of 270+ personnel and over 200,000 pieces of equipment with a budget of $10M. Led and managed a team of 30+ maintenance and administrative personnel undertaking a complete building overhaul project, while continuing routine operations and providing continuous support for assets overseas.

• Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives by setting realistic timelines and checkpoints.
• Directed the purchasing and procurement, shipping and receiving, and issuing of over 7K requests totaling more than $150K in supplies for the Habitability Project. Saved the organization over $60K.
• Coordinated the international relocation support, onboarding, and scheduling for 32+ new personnel.

Provided strategic leadership for combined efforts during joint assignments in areas of maintenance facilities, aircraft repair, data management, and procurement. As an inspector, monitored and supported with maintenance planning and scheduling as well as the development of program letters, progress reports, proposals, and requirements documentation.

Investigated and reported program dependencies impeding production operations.

• Optimized workflow by procuring critical resources and providing logistics for essential tooling, equipment, aircraft parts, components, and manpower.
• Reduced aircraft downtime and saved 2K hours on wasteful production work by implementing effective strategies.
• Tested, installed, and maintained a wide range of aircraft instruments and electrical equipment, including flight controls, navigations, generators, fuel and engine monitoring systems, and aircraft lighting systems.
  • Facilitated the training and development for 277 employees in the areas of Aviation Warfare, Electrical Maintenance, Aircraft Inspections, Troubleshooting, and Flight Deck Operations.