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Ryan Collier

GLOUCESTER

Summary

Versatile professional with expertise in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing, holding a yellow belt certification. Skilled in management in both manufacturing and inventory control, risk assessment, and value stream mapping, with a strong foundation in machine shop operations. Proficient in current CAA and FAA regulations, ensuring compliance through detailed knowledge of legislation. Recognised for adaptability and problem-solving abilities, contributing to efficient workflows and operational excellence.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Warehouse Manager

Ontic
Staverton, Gloucestershire
05.2024 - Current
  • Supervised daily warehousing activities to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Investigated discrepancies in inventory records; ensured swift resolution of errors.
  • Led health and safety audits to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Enhanced team morale with open communication and positive leadership.
  • Improved accuracy of stock control with regular stocktakes and database updates.
  • Reduced order processing times by improving picking and packing methods.
  • Coordinated incoming goods, ensuring accurate documentation and timely distribution.
  • Enforced strict adherence to quality standards.
  • Streamlined warehouse operations by implementing efficient inventory management systems.
  • Optimised space utilisation by rearranging warehouse layout.
  • Worked with supply chain professionals to monitor and replenish inventory levels.
  • Planned work rotas to optimise team performance and target achievement.
  • Introduced operational and administrative procedures to uphold integrity of current processes.
  • Directed daily operations to achieve maximum output and reduce costs.
  • Monitored inventory transactions and reviewed ERP reports to inform ordering needs.

Production Cell Manager

Ontic
Staverton, Gloucestershire
08.2023 - 09.2024
  • Complied with all industry regulations, ensuring operations.???
  • Ensured quality control by rigorous testing procedures.
  • Innovated production techniques, resulting in cost-saving measures.
  • Boosted team morale via recognition and reward systems.
  • Enhanced operational procedures with cutting-edge technology integration.
  • Managed project timelines for successful product delivery.
  • Overcame production challenges by strategic problem-solving methods.
  • Developed production plans covering schedules, quality goals and labour requirements.
  • Led recruitment of manufacturing staff members, overseeing selection, training and performance new employees.
  • Delegated tasks efficiently to maximise productivity.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration for improved workflow.
  • Led performance reviews, identified areas for improvement.

Cell Leader

Ontic
Staverton, Gloucestershire
08.2017 - 08.2023
  • Supervised activities of workers and enforced safety regulations. Improved workplace safety to reduce accidents through behaviour based safety.
  • Work closely with other stakeholders across the business to ensure KPI's are met and any actions needed from other areas of the business that may impact these.
  • Managing a production line with an order-book $4.7m in 2023.
  • Implemented best practices in manufacturing and incorporated latest methodologies to improve product quality and costs.
  • Coordinated activities for various manufacturing workers to aid working via company ERP systems.
  • Managed 10 employees performance, assessing daily output and implement corrective actions to close gaps.
  • Scheduled and implemented Planned and Preventative Maintenance (PPM) through business management systems along side facility's team to ensure minimum impact on production line.
  • Updated staff on changes to internal policies and procedures for continued compliance and standardisation.


Electronics Assembly & Test Technician

Ontic
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
10.2014 - 08.2017
  • Carried out APT testing, performing appropriate action based on performance results
  • Performed Planned and Preventative Maintenance (PPM) through business management systems to reduce unexpected breakdown.
  • Perform maintenance, repairs and over hall of customer units in line with customer and company standards.
  • Entered data Excel spreadsheet's to track malfunctions, parts and equipment required and repairs completed.
  • Analysed blueprints and manufacturer instructions to correctly disassemble and reassemble product
  • Installed and tested electronic components to verify electrical signal and detect shorts.
  • Use of Jet A1 fuel and other chemical alongside relevant safety data sheets and risk assessments.

Assembly Operative

Ontic
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
10.2012 - 08.2017
  • Followed clear instructions to manufacturing drawings, build manuals to produce high-quality results.
  • Developed improved speed and efficiency to grow productivity levels against production targets.
  • Maintained rigorous quality control throughout 5 s processes for high quality yield and low scrap cost.
  • Ensured full compliance with health and safety regulations, including appropriate use and disposal of hazardous substances.
  • Collaborated effectively with production teams to maintain excellent productivity and performance standards.
  • Assembled items accurately and promptly, maintaining efficiency of fast-paced production lines.
  • Understood assembly for range of products.
  • Facilitated smooth handovers to aid production efficiency.
  • Input production data onto internal database.

Education

HNC L4 Engineering - Engineering

GET Engineering
Gloucester
08.2023 -

ILM3 - Leadership & Management

ILM
Gloucester
04.2018

GCSEs - Maths, English, Science

Churchdown School
Gloucester
2005

Skills

  • Yellow belt in Continuous improvement & Lean manufacturing
  • Adaptable
  • Current legislation expertise in CAA & FAA regulations
  • Problem solver
  • Machine Shop experience
  • Risk Assessment Trained
  • Value stream mapping
  • Inventory control systems
  • Manufacturing process knowledge
  • Strong ERP systems knowlage
  • People development
  • Operations management

Timeline

Warehouse Manager

Ontic
05.2024 - Current

Production Cell Manager

Ontic
08.2023 - 09.2024

HNC L4 Engineering - Engineering

GET Engineering
08.2023 -

Cell Leader

Ontic
08.2017 - 08.2023

Electronics Assembly & Test Technician

Ontic
10.2014 - 08.2017

Assembly Operative

Ontic
10.2012 - 08.2017

ILM3 - Leadership & Management

ILM

GCSEs - Maths, English, Science

Churchdown School

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