Ryan Wilkins
Summary
Results-oriented Product Manager with over 10 years of experience in the chemical coatings industry, specializing in product development, lifecycle management, and market expansion across North America. Proven track record of driving product innovation, optimizing performance, and achieving business growth through strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Gelcoat Product Manager for North America
INEOS Composites Inc
Grandview Heights, OH
10.2015 - Current
- Responsible for managing all gelcoat product lines sold across North America.
- Achieved record volume, gross margin, and gross profit growth by increasing unit gross margin by over 30% and unit gross profit by over 40% across the product portfolio
- Coordinated the development, launch, and scale-up of 4 new product lines resulting in increased volume and margin improvement
- Leveraged technical and manufacturing resources to reduce quality related returns by over 60%
- Rationalized product lines and optimized order quantities to streamline manufacturing and improve throughput
- Directed order priorities when working through raw material and labor disruptions to production
- Created marketing materials for new as well as existing products lines to promote their value to the customer.
- Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.
- Collaborated with sales teams to develop effective training materials that drove increased product knowledge among staff members, resulting in higher close rates.
- Managed full product lifecycle, from ideation through post-launch support, ensuring consistent quality control measures were in place.
- Launched successful products by conducting thorough market research and identifying customer needs.
Composites Product Manager
INEOS Composites Inc
Dublin, OH
08.2014 - 10.2015
- Created a comprehensive database identifying the market size, share, customer locations, and plant locations for each supplier in the industry
- Evaluated and provided guidance on raw material cost changes for contract price movements
- Assisted with marketing efforts for trade shows, customer presentations, and new product launches.
Distribution Sales Manager
Superior Fibers LLC
Bremen, OH
02.2010 - 08.2014
- Responsible for managing all sales through two national distributors
- Increased sales and margins on key products.
Sales Support Administrator
Superior Fibers LLC
Bremen, OH
05.2009 - 02.2010
- Supported the sales team in their efforts to identify, qualify, and close new business opportunities.
Education
B.S. in Business Management and Organizations -
Miami University
Oxford, OH05.2009
Skills
- P&L Management
- Pricing Analysis
- Marketing Campaign Management
- Technical Product Training
- Cross Functional Teams
- Risk Management
- Financial Forecasting
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Strategic Planning
- Cross Functional Leadership
Volunteer Experience
Co-Chair, 04/01/19 to 05/01/19
Operation Feed Campaign - Dublin, Ohio
- Raised over $26,000 in donations for the Mid-Ohio Foodbank.
- Received a Spirit Award for best practices and campaign engagement, and an Award of Excellence for exceeding prior year donations by more than 40%.
Timeline
Gelcoat Product Manager for North America
INEOS Composites Inc
10.2015 - Current
Composites Product Manager
INEOS Composites Inc
08.2014 - 10.2015
Distribution Sales Manager
Superior Fibers LLC
02.2010 - 08.2014
Sales Support Administrator
Superior Fibers LLC
05.2009 - 02.2010
B.S. in Business Management and Organizations -
Miami University