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BIW Safety Champion
BIW Safety Champion
BIW Safety Champion
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Thomas Ryan

Production Manager

Summary

Experienced Production Manager successful maintaining consistent on-time delivery for customers. Well-organized, proactive and resourceful in dealing with routine and complex production issues. Smoothly direct employees carrying out both Trim & Final and BIW operations to achieve demanding production goals, schedules and budget targets. Driven leader with excellent analytical, decision-making and project management abilities. Maintain employee focus and achieve quality targets with hands-on supervision.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Multi-talented Production Manager experienced in diverse industrial environments. Profit-motivated collaborator with ingenuity in troubleshooting complex productivity obstacles. Creative leader with motivational supervisory methods.

Overview

53
53
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Production Manager

JaguarLandRrover
Birmingham, West Midlands
10.2017 - Current
  • Applied lean practices to balance workflow and eliminate unnecessary steps.
  • Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
  • Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
  • Addressed personnel issues and scheduling conflicts promptly.
  • Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
  • Wrote and conducted formal performance reviews for production personnel.
  • Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
  • Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
  • Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.

Senior Production Leader

JaguarLandRover
Birmingham, West Midlands
06.2015 - Current
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.

Production Supervisor

JaguarLandRover
Birmingham, West Midlands
03.2013 - Current
  • Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures and unavoidable delays.
  • Trained staff of direct labour employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
  • Implemented program changes to identify and quickly resolve root cause issues bottlenecking production levels.
  • Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
  • Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
  • Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Reduced obstacles and variables to maintain production performance and meet deadlines.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
  • Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.

Production Group Leader

JaguarLandRover
Birmingham, West Midlands
11.2012 - Current
  • Executed lean manufacturing initiatives to support continuous improvement and facilitate on-time performance.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Monitored and evaluated teams, identifying and targeting opportunities for improvement.
  • Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
  • Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
  • Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
  • Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
  • Repaired equipment to keep jobs moving smoothly, informing maintenance department of major machinery failures.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.

Production Associate

JaguarLandRover
Birmingham, West Midlands
09.2012 - Current
  • Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
  • Inspected and adjusted work performed to meet expectations.
  • Volunteered for additional assignments during peak work periods to keep tasks on schedule.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.

Production Shift Supervisor

Aston Labs Ltd
Birmingham, West Midlands
03.2011 - 08.2012
  • Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
  • Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
  • Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
  • Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.
  • Reviewed and assessed ongoing operations, developing initiatives for continuous process improvement.
  • Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labour, equipment and materials.
  • Developed and submitted strategy and initiative reports to highlight current actions and proposed changes.
  • Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
  • Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
  • Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
  • Coordinated schedules and reviewed work performance for staff.

Production Shift Manager

BBGR Ltd
Birmingham, West Midlands
04.2008 - 03.2011
  • Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
  • Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
  • Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules and disciplinary action.
  • Minimized lags by leading and scheduling personnel, boosting morale and implementing new protocols.
  • Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.
  • Trained in and implemented emergency response procedures to protect team members and property.
  • Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste.
  • Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.

Production Shift Manager

DANA CPE
Birmingham, West Midlands
10.2002 - 04.2008
  • Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
  • Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
  • Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions and unavoidable delays.
  • Diagnosed and corrected issues with systems, components and controllers.
  • Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules and disciplinary action.
  • Updated logs and submitted timely reports detailing activities in line with regulatory standards.
  • Minimized lags by leading and scheduling personnel, boosting morale and implementing new protocols.
  • Evaluated production schedules and orders to arrange required materials and plan staffing needs.

Education

A Grade 'O' Level - English Literature, English Language, Engineering Drawing, History

Cardinal Wiseman R.C School
Birmingham
09.1978 - 06.1983

B Grade - Higher Level Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Physics, Geography, Engineering WTP

Cardinal Wiseman R.C School
Birmingham
09.1978 - 06.1983

Chartered Institute of Banking Certificate and Stage One

Sutton Coldfield College (Part Time)
Birmingham
09.1983 - 06.1984

Ordinary National Diploma in Business Studies and Finance

Matthew Boulton Technical College
Birmingham
09.1984 - 06.1986

Skills

Manufacturing management

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Timeline

Production Manager

JaguarLandRrover
10.2017 - Current

Senior Production Leader

JaguarLandRover
06.2015 - Current

Production Supervisor

JaguarLandRover
03.2013 - Current

Production Group Leader

JaguarLandRover
11.2012 - Current

Production Associate

JaguarLandRover
09.2012 - Current

Production Shift Supervisor

Aston Labs Ltd
03.2011 - 08.2012

Production Shift Manager

BBGR Ltd
04.2008 - 03.2011

Production Shift Manager

DANA CPE
10.2002 - 04.2008

Ordinary National Diploma in Business Studies and Finance

Matthew Boulton Technical College
09.1984 - 06.1986

Chartered Institute of Banking Certificate and Stage One

Sutton Coldfield College (Part Time)
09.1983 - 06.1984

A Grade 'O' Level - English Literature, English Language, Engineering Drawing, History

Cardinal Wiseman R.C School
09.1978 - 06.1983

B Grade - Higher Level Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Physics, Geography, Engineering WTP

Cardinal Wiseman R.C School
09.1978 - 06.1983

BIW Safety Champion

As an experienced Manager I have used this knowledge to support the Management Team for technology to deliver accident free production activities

BIW Safety Champion

As an experienced Manager I have used this knowledge to support the Management Team for technology to deliver accident free production activities

BIW Safety Champion

As an experienced Manager I have used this knowledge to support the Management Team for technology to deliver accident free production activities

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