Ryan Hall
Duluth
Summary
Results-driven Production Manager with ISO 9001 expertise and proven success in leading cross-functional teams, focused on safety compliance and implementing Kaizen initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and overall team knowledge. Skilled in achieving consistent and measurable growth by developing team members and implementing best practices. Successful in fast-paced, complex environments where priorities shift quickly and strategic problem-solving is required.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Blanking Manager
Olympic Steel
Winder
11.2023 - Current
- Manages a diverse team of 30 individuals across three shifts, fostering a safe and efficient working culture to achieve production and quality goals.
- Leads the strategic planning and execution of continuous improvement (Kaizen), 5S, and training initiatives within the Automotive Blanking Department.
- Oversees multiple capital expenditure (CapEx) projects each year, ranging from $25,000 to $5,000,000 in total budget per project.
- Aligns cross-functional teams by utilizing a data-driven approach to improve operational efficiency and ensure consistent, safe, and sustainable growth.
- Performs regular risk assessments and implements corrective actions to mitigate potential safety risks, ensuring compliance with all applicable OSHA and ANSI safety standards.
- Conducts frequent internal process audits to ensure compliance with all standard operating procedures and processes, as required by ISO 9001.
Process Engineer
Olympic Steel
Winder
03.2021 - 11.2023
- Monitored production and assisted with day-to-day operations for a steel distribution and fabrication company, including mechanical power presses, fiber and gas lasers, cut-to-length lines, and press brakes.
- Developed all SOPs and processes for operations, safety, and quality, maintaining proper document control as required by ISO 9001.
- Organized and facilitated regular training sessions for employees to ensure competency, both in the office and on the warehouse floor.
- Worked closely with quality and sales teams to identify root causes of manufacturing defects, implementing and validating corrective actions using 8D methodologies.
Education
Certificate - Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
University of Georgia
Athens, GA03-2023
Bachelor of Science - Biological Engineering
University of Georgia
Athens, GA12-2020
Skills
- ISO 9001 Internal Process Auditor
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Project Management
- Change Management
- Production Planning/Resource Allocation
- Hire/Fire Authority
- Budget Planning
- Total Quality Management (TQM)
- AutoCAD (2D & 3D)
- Solidworks (3D)
Timeline
Blanking Manager
Olympic Steel
11.2023 - Current
Process Engineer
Olympic Steel
03.2021 - 11.2023
Certificate - Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
University of Georgia
Bachelor of Science - Biological Engineering
University of Georgia
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