Ryan Reppert
Bellevue,OH
Summary
Hands-on production leader with 15+ years in high-volume stamping, die setup, changeovers, operator development, and shift coordination. Known for stabilizing flow during staffing shortages, reducing downtime through structured troubleshooting, and enforcing consistent safety and quality standards. Leads from the floor, trains people to run with confidence, and keeps schedules on track without compromising expectations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Coordinator
Whirlpool Corporation
09.2025 - Current
- Lead day-to-day operations across the pressroom, prioritizing safety, quality, and production flow.
- Train operators on proper press operations, troubleshooting, and best practices to reduce downtime and scrap.
- Direct and support die setters in changeovers; stage tools and materials to help shorten changeover times.
- Identified bottlenecks and communicate corrective actions across shifts to keep schedule attainment on track.
- Enforce expectations consistently and professionally; addressed attendance, timeliness, and work performance.
- Led AM projects focused on equipment stability, defect reduction, and operator ownership across multiple presses.
- Developed and implemented AM steps 0-2 standards, including cleaning, inspection points, lubrication, and abnormality tagging.
- Standardized AM routines that reduced unplanned downtime and improved first-pass quality.
Die Setter
Whirlpool Corporation
09.2014 - 09.2025
- Performed complete die changes on stamping presses including tear down, setup, alignment, and verification of part quality.
- Adjust press tonnage, shut height, feed rates, and feed angles to achieve quality parts.
- Troubleshoot tooling and press issues in real time to minimize downtime.
- Collaborate with Toolroom, Mechanics, and Electricians to address mechanical and electrical issues, tooling wear, and die repair needs.
- Maintained a safe and organized work environment, ensured proper lockout/tagout procedures, and PPE standards.
Group Leader/Die Setter
Stanley Black & Decker
09.2005 - 09.2014
- Led shift crew across stamping and assembly operations, coordinating labor, work assignments, and machine coverage.
- Performed full die changeovers, press setup, troubleshooting, and quality verification to maintain production flow.
- Monitored production rates and responded to downtime by reallocating labor and addressing root causes quickly.
- Enforced attendance, break times, and performance expectations consistently and professionally.
- Worked directly with Electrical, Mechanics, and Tooling to address die wear, breakdowns, faults, and urgent repair needs.
- Built schedules for the pressroom based on assembly needs.
Education
BBA - Marketing
Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH12-2027
Skills
- Pressroom Operations & Production Flow
- Die Changeovers
- Press Adjustments (Tonnage, Shut Height, Sensors, Feed Windows )
- Troubleshooting Tooling and Mechanical Issues
- Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions
- Lockout/Tagout
- Labor Allocation & Shift Coordination
- Operator Training & Skill Development
Timeline
Area Coordinator
Whirlpool Corporation
09.2025 - Current
Die Setter
Whirlpool Corporation
09.2014 - 09.2025
Group Leader/Die Setter
Stanley Black & Decker
09.2005 - 09.2014
BBA - Marketing
Tiffin University