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Ryan Whitmore

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Multi-talented Production Manager/Machinist, knowledgeable about equipment operation, quality standards and safety hazards. Steps easily into any production position and works hands-on with team members in need of improvement. Versed in documentation, compliance and schedule adherence. Strong leadership skills, treats people fairly and with respect.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Manager

Eptam precision
Colorado Springs, CO
07.2016 - 03.2024
  • Trained new employees on proper use of equipment, safety procedures, and job functions.
  • Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
  • Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates, and inventory levels to determine product availability.
  • Coached and mentored employees to develop and enhance career skills..
  • Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals. Monitored Day by Hour Boards to make sure all machines were on pace to meet hourly goals.
  • Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards and ISO 13485.
  • Coached and mentored employees to develop and enhance career skills.
  • Conducted Daily Gemba walks to monitor and evaluate key metrics and provide feedback in each production cell.

Machinist

Eptam Precision
03.1997 - 07.2016
  • Read blueprints, drawings, manuals, specifications or sample part to determine dimensions and tolerance of finished work piece.
  • Trained new employees in the use of machinery used in the manufacturing process.
  • Changed worn cutting tools as needed during operation.
  • Adjusted machine feed and speed, changed cutting tools, or adjusted machine controls when automatic programming was faulty or if machines malfunctioned.
  • Calculated dimensions and tolerances using knowledge of mathematics and instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
  • Followed written instructions to set up and operate manual equipment and computer-controlled production machines.
  • Experience in operating and setting up Vertical Mills, Horizontal Mills, Live tooling Y- axis Lathes, Swiss Lathes, Wire EDM.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mitchell High School
Colorado Springs, CO
05-1993

Manufacturing

PPCC
Colorado Springs, CO

Skills

  • Production Planning
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Quality Assurance
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Resource Allocation
  • Production Optimization
  • Production Line Management
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Continuous improvements
  • Dedication to product quality
  • Strong leadership abilities
  • Operations Management
  • Knowledge of 5S methodology
  • Cost Reduction
  • ISO 13458 compliance

Accomplishments

  • Leadership training. Delegation, Coaching, Communication, Monitoring, working on the business not just in the business.
  • Multiple new production line launches, helped methodize production from start to finish. Trained production operators to operate successfully and efficiently.
  • Effectively managed up to 10 line leads at once with 90 operators directly under them.

Timeline

Production Manager

Eptam precision
07.2016 - 03.2024

Machinist

Eptam Precision
03.1997 - 07.2016

High School Diploma -

Mitchell High School

Manufacturing

PPCC

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