Nyren Ruffin
Conyers
Summary
Detail-oriented Production Manager experienced in managing production processes, implementing cost reduction programs, and enhancing manufacturing operations. Achieved operational accuracy and profitability through effective project management and the Lean Six Sigma approach. Focused on fostering high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement in fast-paced environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
R.Miller Solutions
Atlanta
11.2024 - Current
- Oversaw operations of commercial cleaning sites across three locations.
- Managed payroll and ensured buildings met contract maintenance standards.
- Communicated daily with contracted businesses to align service delivery.
Dispatch Supervisor
South Jersey Gas
Atlantic City
11.2022 - 11.2024
- Overseeing a team of dispatchers, coordinating the efficient allocation of vehicles and technicians to meet schedules.
- Ensuring compliance with regulations, monitoring performance metrics, and resolving any issues that arise during the dispatch process.
- Maintaining effective communication with customers and other departments within the company.
Production Manager
Frame bridge
Moorestown
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Leverage expertise in overseeing the production process while establishing strong coordination in all ongoing activities to streamline production operations.
- Spearhead a team of 46 employees within the Frame bridge manufacturing business to maintain quality and safe working environment and assure on-time customer deliveries.
- Execute the Kaizen approach to drive improvement in ongoing processes and attain long-term objectives.
- Implement cost reduction programs with aim of sustaining high-production efficiency, creating more demand for the products, and boosting organizational cash flows.
- Assure on-time completion of customer orders and confirm compliance with set quality standards aimed at achieving (100)% customer satisfaction rate.
- Examine work performance and identify training needs to enhance overall productivity and performance.
Distribution and Production Supervisor
Barrette Outdoor Living
Egg Harbor City
08.2014 - 11.2021
- Researched and implemented cost reduction programs aimed at maintaining high production efficiencies and driving process improvement that resulted in cost savings of $250k+.
- Managed team of 35 individuals, including pickers, packers, loaders, quality, and inventory personnel while managing routine activities by promoting and teaching 5S practices for optimizing job performance across all departments.
- Interviewed potential employees to hire 50 quality candidates and support a 50% increase in productivity while coaching staff through everyday issues by using problem-solving skills to enhance staff members' potential.
- Removed unnecessary packaging from orders by implementing the use of a more cost-effective tape to save the company $1M in packing costs per year and increase order output from 84% to 99%.
- Increased order pickers' productivity by relocating the fastest-moving product to more accessible pick locations while reducing headcount by 45% and boosting picking efficiencies from 80% to 100%.
- Minimized waste on the manufacturing line with a keen focus on increasing manufacturing output by 50% and placed pallets and tools closer to employees to decrease walking time by 20%.
Landscaping Supervisor
Ruffin Landscaping
New Orleans
06.2006 - 07.2014
- Ensured safe working environment by routinely examining equipment and facilitating maintenance, minimizing personal injury and damage to company property.
- Improved productivity, ensured schedules fulfillment, and controlled labor costs within budgetary guidelines by coordinating day-to-day activities and monitoring the work performance of 12 staff members.
- Streamlined operational procedures to optimize company processes and enhance efficiency.
- Led 12 groundskeepers to uphold company quality standards and methods.
Education
Associate of Arts/Science/Applied Science -
Louisiana Technical College
Marksville, LABusiness management -
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LASkills
- Process Improvement
- Lean Six Sigma
- Quality Control
- Risk Management
- Warehouse Management
- Manufacturing Line
- Industrial Safety
- Production Management
- Team Leadership & Coordination
- SAP
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Public Speaking
- 5S Methodology
Education Certifications
- Associate of Arts/Science/Applied Science, Louisiana Technical College, Marksville, LA
- Business Management, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Timeline
Operations Manager
R.Miller Solutions
11.2024 - Current
Dispatch Supervisor
South Jersey Gas
11.2022 - 11.2024
Production Manager
Frame bridge
11.2021 - 11.2022
Distribution and Production Supervisor
Barrette Outdoor Living
08.2014 - 11.2021
Landscaping Supervisor
Ruffin Landscaping
06.2006 - 07.2014
Associate of Arts/Science/Applied Science -
Louisiana Technical College
Business management -
Louisiana State University