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
2017.10 - 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
2015.06 - 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
2013.03 - 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
2012.11 - 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
2012.09 - 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
2011.03 - 2012.08
- 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
2008.04 - 2011.03
- 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
2002.10 - 2008.04
- 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 1978.09 - 1983.06
B Grade - Higher Level Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Physics, Geography, Engineering WTP
Cardinal Wiseman R.C School
Birmingham 1978.09 - 1983.06
Chartered Institute of Banking Certificate and Stage One
Sutton Coldfield College (Part Time)
Birmingham 1983.09 - 1984.06
Ordinary National Diploma in Business Studies and Finance
Matthew Boulton Technical College
Birmingham 1984.09 - 1986.06
Skills
Manufacturing management
Assembly and production
Production line management
Training skills
Manufacturing
Data-driven
Root Cause Analysis
Continuous improvements
Staff Management
Cause and effect analysis
Metrics management
Quality assurance
Operations management
Strong leadership abilities
Strategic planning
Project Management
Working knowledge of engineering
Timeline
Production Manager
JaguarLandRrover
2017.10 - Current
Senior Production Leader
JaguarLandRover
2015.06 - Current
Production Supervisor
JaguarLandRover
2013.03 - Current
Production Group Leader
JaguarLandRover
2012.11 - Current
Production Associate
JaguarLandRover
2012.09 - Current
Production Shift Supervisor
Aston Labs Ltd
2011.03 - 2012.08
Production Shift Manager
BBGR Ltd
2008.04 - 2011.03
Production Shift Manager
DANA CPE
2002.10 - 2008.04
Ordinary National Diploma in Business Studies and Finance
Matthew Boulton Technical College
1984.09 - 1986.06
Chartered Institute of Banking Certificate and Stage One
Sutton Coldfield College (Part Time)
1983.09 - 1984.06
A Grade 'O' Level - English Literature, English Language, Engineering Drawing, History
Cardinal Wiseman R.C School
1978.09 - 1983.06
B Grade - Higher Level Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Physics, Geography, Engineering WTP
Cardinal Wiseman R.C School
1978.09 - 1983.06
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