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Ryan Mills

Huntersville

Summary

Experienced production leader, knowledgeable in manufacturing practices and regulatory requirements. Proficient in providing direction and motivating employees to accomplish challenging performance and quality objectives. Successful at keeping costs low and employee job satisfaction high while promoting safety and compliance.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Team Leader

DENSO Manufacturing
06.2023 - Current
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment, safety, and developed training manual to use for reference
  • Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training
  • Monitored and evaluated teams identifying and targeting opportunities for improvement
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly with training and mentoring
  • Revitalized operational structures and procedures to successfully control turnover and waste, enhance output, and boost overall quality
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts
  • Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts
  • Boosted efficiency by coordinating projects and assignments for 40 team members

Manufacturing Planner

Roush Yates Manufacturing Solutions
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances
  • Conferred with managers, sales teams, and engineering personnel to revise plans and achieve demanding targets
  • Checked prices and calculated totals for accurate invoice processing
  • Determined manpower, equipment, and raw materials needed to cover production demands
  • Collaborated with quality control and other staff to address production issues
  • Realigned production schedules to factor in changing conditions such as materials shortages and evolving designs
  • Obtained output information and prepared and submitted status and performance reports

Mold Technician

Goodyear Tire & Rubber
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Accurately recorded operational practices and production data
  • Tested sample materials to comply with specifications and general safety standards
  • Ran, inspected, and repaired equipment and documented major issues for management review
  • Weighed out materials carefully and followed label requirements for each package
  • Used machinery and hand-filling methods to prepare orders
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
  • Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance

Munitions System Supervisor

United States Air Force
10.2010 - 11.2018
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflow
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas
  • Supervision over 40+ individuals at any given time
  • Created production schedules to achieve target shipments

Education

Bachelor's degree - Management

Appalachian State University
04-2026

Associate’s Degree - Munitions Systems Technology

Community College of The Air Force
11.2018

High School Diploma - undefined

Bellows Free Academy
06.2011

Skills

  • Production Management
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Manufacturing
  • 5S
  • Kanban
  • ISO 9001
  • Leadership
  • Production planning
  • SAP ERP
  • Customer service
  • Sales
  • Human resources
  • Forklift
  • Incidents Management
  • Personnel Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Controls Process
  • Scheduling
  • Punctual and Dependable
  • Continuous Improvements
  • Teamwork and Communication
  • Cycle Counts
  • Quality Control
  • Computer Skills
  • Proficient in
  • Supervisory Skills
  • Manufacturing Skills
  • Work Motivation
  • Work style: Reliability
  • Attention to detail
  • Warehouse Shift Leader
  • Project Timeline Management
  • Manufacturing Fit
  • Management & Leadership Skills
  • Customer Focus & Orientation
  • Sales Skills
  • Computer Programs: Word, Excel, Outlook, etc
  • Continuous improvements

Timeline

Production Team Leader

DENSO Manufacturing
06.2023 - Current

Manufacturing Planner

Roush Yates Manufacturing Solutions
05.2022 - 05.2023

Mold Technician

Goodyear Tire & Rubber
10.2021 - 05.2022

Munitions System Supervisor

United States Air Force
10.2010 - 11.2018

Associate’s Degree - Munitions Systems Technology

Community College of The Air Force

High School Diploma - undefined

Bellows Free Academy

Bachelor's degree - Management

Appalachian State University
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