Ryan Van Riper
Perrysville,OH
Summary
Versatile Production Supervisor knowledgeable about equipment operation, quality standards and safety hazards. Versed in documentation, compliance and scheduling. Streamlines workflow to maintain productivity and proactively addresses challenges to minimize downtime.
Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature.
Decisive Production Supervisor exceptionally skilled at identifying measures to improve production methods and equipment performance. Consistently achieved inventory goals and maintained minimal downtime for production lines.
Diligent Leader bringing 8+ years of experience in operations, production management, organizational development and team building within diverse industries. Proficient in planning, coordinating and executing successful production strategies. Adept at improving operational stability, efficiency and profitability. Team-minded individual works well with senior stakeholders and effectively prioritize tasks.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Dedicated Supply Chain and Manufacturing professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Manager position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Industry.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Associated Materials
West Salem, OH
07.2020 - Current
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies and organizing manpower.
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures and unavoidable delays.
- Reduced obstacles and variables to maintain production performance and meet deadlines.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Boosted production throughput and quality by revamping procedures and monitoring strategies.
- Compiled production equipment status reports, detailing parts produced, downtime duration and potential quality concerns.
- Implemented program changes to identify and quickly resolve root cause issues bottlenecking production levels.
- Collaborated across departments to establish project guidelines and create unique products to drive profitability.
- Predicted cost overruns by monitoring spending during productions.
Personal Trainer
Self Employed
Mansfield, Ohio
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise and stretching.
- Developed, planned and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
- Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
- Educated customers on preventive care, nutrition, fitness, stress management and ergonomics.
- Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
- Educated club members about relationship between nutrition and fitness.
- Achieved improvements for clients by designing optimal wellness plans and organizing schedules to promote consistency.
- Built customer loyalty by smoothly executing training initiatives.
- Recruited new participants each month with expertise in relationship-building and personal training.
- Created inspirational physical training initiatives to foster healthy lifestyle decisions.
- Curbed learning time by developing customer rapport during training sessions.
- Bolstered customer satisfaction ratings by managing issues and providing dedicated service.
- Motivated clients to achieve their personal fitness goals through developing and modifying routines.
- Informed clients about nutrition, lifestyle issues, and weight control.
- Instructed gym members about correct use of weight resistance and cardiovascular equipment.
- Minimized injury risks by advising clients about form and proper clothing.
- Educated clients on effective ways to exercise while on business travel, at home and on vacation.
- Taught participants to maximize exertion and results with exercise routines.
- Helped students of different abilities levels boost health with skill-adjusted classes.
Operations Supervisor
DHL Supply Chain
Shelby, OH
07.2013 - 01.2019
- Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
- Enforced regulatory and company policy compliance to improve workplace and employee safety and readiness.
- Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
- Encouraged and promoted ideas aligned to business needs and benefits.
- Processed inbound and outbound shipments with high accuracy by directing associate teams and managing inventory processes.
- Oversaw daily loading and unloading of outbound trailers, replenishing of pallets, inventory management and supervising work of team.
- Led associate focus groups and meetings to obtain suggestions, address concerns or issues and foster positive relations among team members and management.
- Monitored supply chain and managed logistics functions for company.
- Conducted root cause analysis in deficient areas to identify and resolve central issues.
- Streamlined operations by outsourcing services, resulting in savings on labor, supplies and maintenance.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Directed product flow and informed management of delays and challenges, as well as suggested resolutions.
- Developed and implemented high-quality work environment as measured through employee satisfaction ratings.
- Demonstrated exceptional knowledge of process optimization in relation to profit and loss.
- Eased team transitions and new employee orientation through effective training and development.
- Supported top-level decision-making and strategy planning, forging productive relationships with top leaders and serving as key advocate for various personnel issues.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Developed and optimized organizational systems to boost efficiency and keep operations scalable and agile for changing demands.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
Education
Criminal Justice
Tiffin University
Tiffin, OHHigh School Diploma - Criminal Justice
Mansfield Senior High School
Mansfield, OH06.2011
Skills
- SAP Software
- Microsoft Excel
- Production Target Management
- Expense Reduction
- Continuous Improvement Projects
- Interpreting Job Specifications
- Loss Prevention Strategies
- Equipment Modification
- 5S Principles
- Microsoft Office
- Inventory Assessments
- Daily Timekeeping
- Equipment Efficiency
- Manufacturing Processes
- Employee Counseling
- Duty Assignments
- Assembly and Production
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Coordinating Daily Operations
- Quality Control Analysis
- Professional Relationships
- General Housekeeping
- Business Management Principles
- Kronos Timekeeping
- Disciplinary Action
- POS Transactions
- Timekeeping Software
- Blending Techniques
- First Aid
- Payroll Submission
- Critical Thinking
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Workplace Monitoring
- Hand Saw
- Operation Monitoring
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
- Labor Disputes
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Material and Supply Inventory
- Control Production
- Changeover Management
- Production Planning
- Health Information Policy and Procedure Development
- Staffing Strategy
- Work Site Preparation
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Team Member Motivation
- Shift Coverage
- Profit Target Achievement
- Cause and Effect Analysis
- Speaking
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of reconstructed training program .
- Achieved 7 years accident free through effectively helping with safe work practices.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 50 staff members.
- Achieved decrease in product returns by completing in depth quality checks with accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Associated Materials
07.2020 - Current
Personal Trainer
Self Employed
01.2019 - 07.2020
Operations Supervisor
DHL Supply Chain
07.2013 - 01.2019
Criminal Justice
Tiffin University
High School Diploma - Criminal Justice
Mansfield Senior High School
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