Ryan D. Porter - Ms Email & Phone Number

Aberdeen, Washington, United States

United States

•Direct and mentor a diverse team of 97, including supervisors and hourly staff across maintenance, quality, and production.•Guide the team in leveraging data to enhance plant operations and performance.•Engage with leadership to proactively and reactively resolve plant issues.•Orchestrate staffing, housekeeping, audit, and labor strategies to optimize shift operations.•Foster a safety-oriented workplace in collaboration with the EHS Manager.•Notable Achievements: o Spearheaded the Ball Operations Excellence Initiatives, enhancing efficiency and productivity through ongoing execution.o Cultivate talent within the team, preparing numerous employees and supervisors for advanced roles and succession.o Guided the team on data analysis, focusing on minimizing downtime and promoting operational targets.

Tumwater, Washington, United States

•Oversaw daily operations and direct reports to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and cost goals.•Accountable for labor budget, staffing decisions, and leadership of 112 staff, including 4 salaried reports.•Managed material inventories, optimizing scrap, and regrind use in production.•Led continuous improvement efforts for safety, quality, and cost-efficiency, ensuring lasting enhancements.•Monitored plant downtime and capacity in a network of constrained facilities.•Maintained product quality and equipment standards, safeguarding fixed assets.•Contributed to strategic planning, priority setting, and resource allocation as a key leadership member.•Managed focus tier boards for tracking safety and quality trends, initiating corrective measures.•Controlled inventory levels for customer fulfillment and managed at-risk stock to minimize waste.•Notable Achievements: o Launched tier boards at all levels, improving issue resolution and engagemento Rolled out comprehensive plant-wide communication methods, including diverse visual and digital mediums, enhancing information flow and meeting efficiency.o Mentored staff across all levels, contributing to career advancement, with two supervisors being promoted from within.

Markham, Washington

• Oversaw direct reports to achieve production targets, customer satisfaction, and safety in a cost-efficient manner.• Upheld product quality and equipment standards, maximizing production while conserving assets.• Managed departmental budget, oversaw spending, and reported on costs.• Collaborated with plant manager to foster positive employee relations and provided guidance on labor matters.• Played a pivotal role in shaping plant strategy, setting priorities, and resource distribution.• Partnered with EHS for environmental compliance.• Promoted a culture of prompt reporting of food safety issues for immediate rectification.• Notable Achievements: o Honored with the Ocean Spray Presidents Award of Distinction for Ownership in 2011.o Advanced three of four floor supervisors from hourly positions into salaried supervisor roles.o Collaborated on the North American rollout of the Red Prairie WMS project, including training and oversight across multiple plants.o Initiated cost-saving measures, where a $75k investment in a new press design yielded $1M in annual savings across multiple food plants.o Created a database for real-time reporting and performance tracking against KPIs.o Initiated and maintained a Root Cause Analysis program, garnering staff commitment and implementing an action tracker.o Led a project reducing overfill in packaging, saving the plant $300K+ annually and standardizing practices across facilities.o Proposed and implemented a corrugate reduction strategy for packaging, saving approx. $200K yearly and reducing material use by 100K pounds.o Streamlined the plant sanitation program, cutting cleaning time significantly through effective training and scheduling.o Earned multiple promotions due to delivered results, operational expertise, and leadership abilities.

Markham, Wa

• Orchestrated production schedules aligning with sanitation and output goals.• Managed a team within the supply chain and wastewater operations, including both salaried and hourly employees, providing daily oversight and ongoing performance management.• Led network-wide supply chain and continuous improvement projects focused on cost-saving and sustainability measures.• Spearheaded the launch of new products, overseeing the process from development to customer delivery.• Controlled a significant budget for supply chain and wastewater operations.• Managed plant inventory, overseeing logistics from procurement to shipment.• Directly oversaw third-party warehousing operations.• Cultivated and enhanced relationships with suppliers for service and quality gains.

Markham, Wa

•Supervisor for the Sweetened Dried Cranberries, Cranberry Sauce, and Juice Concentrates lines.

Master Of Science (Ms) In Management With Leadership Focus, Management/Leadership

Bs In Business Administration & Management, Management