Beth Ryan Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

Boston, Ma, Us

Arlington, Va, Us

Arlington, Va, Us

Arlington, Va, Us

Markham, Ontario, Ca

Accountable for P&L of $60MM manufacturing facilities in Franklin, MA and Chihuahua, MexicoOperational capabilities include sheet metal fabrication, cable assembly, system integration and test.• Provided strategic direction and oversight to all manufacturing, engineering, and materials teams to ensure quality, delivery, and cost targets were met.• Managed transition of cable harnessing and system integration operations to low-cost manufacturing facility in Chihuahua, Mexico. • Launched sheet metal fabrication operation in Chihuahua, Mexico with responsibility for equipment acquisition, technology transfer, and quality systems implementation• Restructured engineering department to focus on process development including set up sheets, work instructions, and in-process inspection reports, yielding improved documentation for NPI and transfer activities• Collaborated with business development team to successfully execute new customer and new product introductions.• Awarded Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund grant to further implementation of lean manufacturing initiatives, including 5S and kaizen-based cost reduction.• Expanded business system functionality thru the implementation of Kinaxis Rapid Response capacity planning module, improving scheduling and analysis tool set.

Markham, Ontario, Ca

Responsible for the management of strategic accounts, including growth initiatives and overall customer satisfaction• Restored customer relations and program profitability for four key customer accounts through contract administration, implementing lean manufacturing principles, and supply chain management activities.• Managed successful product launch for IBM utilizing a new business model to complete software configuration and direct ship to end customers.• Facilitated conversion for multiple customers to achieve compliance to RoHS standards.

Dublin, Ireland, Ie

Responsible for growing sales of engineered power transmission product through segment penetration and expansion to new markets. • Identified growth opportunities through target market definition and established appropriate sales channels for engineered product. Exceeded sales expectations by 28% in first year.• Customer liaison for contracts, pricing, technical and service issues. Experienced in working with global customers for industrial, military, and aerospace applications.• Managed $400K project for tilt-wheel steering application for a recreational vehicle from product concept through production line start up. Achieved aggressive cost targets through coordination between customer and internal design, manufacturing, and sourcing functions.

Dublin, Ireland, Ie

• Directed all aspects of manufacturing operations for the $7.6 Million Universal Joint business, including materials management, engineering, and shop floor supervision• Improved return on sales by 72% in three years through process improvements, spending control, and strategic outsourcing.• Attained 85% reduction in past due backlog in 8 months and maintained 100% on time delivery.• Implemented Supplier Evaluation and Certified Supplier programs to monitor and improve cost, quality, and delivery of purchased goods and services.• Initiated kaizen program, completing 15 projects and $265K in savings during the first year.• Achieved journeyman certification for Cooper’s “Manufacturing Variance Program” (equivalent to six sigma green belt).• Gained extensive experience in Union labor relations as a key member of the management team to negotiate new labor agreement with UAW Local 1040. Engaged in six months of contract talks to reach favorable settlement.