Ryan L.

Experience

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  Huawei Technology

  Jan 1999 - Jun 2000

  Software engineer
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  Motorola Solutions

  Sept 2000 - Nov 2011

  (Motorola Networks was acquired by Nokia-Siemens in April 29th of 2011)Worked as quality manager for department quality system including tracking department quality by KPI, hosting regular quality meeting with senior leader team, TL9000 internal audit, tracking department scorecard, attending program/quality review meeting with internal customers.Worked as core team member for several global projects whose scope cover hardware and firmware product design, product cost reduction, procurement strategy and continue improvement( lean).The responsibility for projects include project planning following Motorola M-Gates process, verifying evidences for each Gate, coordinating works of cross function team and insure the project completed with quality and within budget.Other major projects associated with process improvement, cost reduction and procurement( Six Sigma Black Belt projects)Critical customer issues reduction( Eealier Return Index reduction, CDMA product)Cost Reduction process improvement( GSM and CDMA)Local-Local and Global-local supplier qualification( Procurement process improvement)Key GSM radio direct material cost reduction( Global rewarded project).The cycle time of critical customer issue reduction( Global Hardware customer issue)2002-2005 Green Belt ConsultantLead 1~2 six sigma projects per year Focus on local suppliers management/qualification Show less

  • Project manager/Quality Manager/Black Belt consultant

    Jan 2002 - Nov 2011

  • Senior Hardware/System Engineer

    Sept 2000 - Jan 2002
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  Nokia Siemens Networks

  Nov 2011 - Jun 2013

  Program Quality Manager

  Working as quality manager for all of Beijing Radio hardware development projects, those projects are designed for global customers, besides that, I also response for all of quality activities in Beijing site like process imporvement, quality training, TL9000 audit, etc. The last project is associated with T-Mobile, the order of that project is up to $1.7 billions

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  Nestlé

  Jun 2013 - Oct 2018

  1. Guide the value proposition analysis of BU, identify growth opportunities, and assist in developing competitive strategies  Led Ice Cream Business Unit CSVP (Consumer and Shopper Value Propriety) and IBO (Identify Business Opportunities) , identified the strategic projects and mentoring the implementation of projects. Led Dairy Business Unit CCVP for Senior Milk Powder (attributes identification, KANO model, correlations among key drivers and key process among value chain), Pre-IBO and IBO2. Built up Nestle Supply Chain Continues Excellence community in Great China Market including Hong Kong and Taiwan, Wyeth (惠氏), Yinlu (银鹭), HFC (徐福记), TTL (太太乐), Water, NPP, etc. Introduced Goal Alignment, Lean and Six Sigma methodology to all divisions in GCR Supply Chain  Governed Goal Alignment, Six Sigma Implementation in Great China Supply Chain  Led GCR SC Operations Master Plan and cascaded Measures/KPIs to subordinate units Supported and coached subordinate units to generate Master Plan and mechanism of Operations Review Built up Recognition Process in Nestle Great China Region Supply Chain Introduced basic Problem Solving tools in Yinlu (银鹭), HFC (徐福记),TTL (太太乐) Triggered 200+ DMAIC projects, certificated 30+ DMAIC Belt in 4 years Show less

  • Nestle Focused Improvement Market Pillar Leader of Great China Region

    Apr 2017 - Oct 2018

  • Great China SC Nestle Continues Excellence Manager and Nestle China Lean value stream manager

    Jun 2013 - Oct 2018
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  S.F. EXPRESS CO. LTD

  Nov 2018 - Dec 2019

  Deputy Director of Strategy and Business Execellence

   Cold Chain Business Strategy Planning: Analyzed industry market size, market share, customers, and competitors to clarify value proposition and competitive strategy for cold chain LTL. Developed a 2020 strategic plan and implementation plan for cold chain LTL business. Sales Empowerment: Built a correlation model between transportation, transfer, distribution cost, and bill weight independently. Used cost and revenue forecasting models to predict gross profit margin of LTL products and assess sales quality. Guided sales optimization based on statistical models, set 2020 sales targets, and allocated targets based on city product flow and performance possibilities. Sales Analysis: Completed the decomposition of sales revenue targets; discount, rebate, and sales performance analysis; RFM analysis; business opportunity conversion rate analysis; new customer quality analysis; lost customer analysis; sales process management, analyzed and compared critical links in the sales process management. BU Visualization Dashboard: Used Power BI software to break through data barriers for 26 systems; established BU visualization dashboards; accurately obtained information related to business development (such as sales revenue, operating costs, key process indicator monitoring, etc.), discovered market and sales optimization opportunities, monitored sales process management, and improved sales revenue and cost control. Operations Excellence: Operational goal alignment was achieved in cold chain logistics (warehousing and logistics) through Lean and Six Sigma control. Warehouse parcel production efficiency was optimized, along with value stream design for warehouse and distribution. Truck fuel consumption management was implemented, leading to reduced damage rates and customer complaint rates. Show less

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  Tenneco Inc.

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2023

  Value Stream Simplification Director for APAC-(80/20)

  Job Overview: formulated the business strategic plan, developed performance monitoring system based on strategic plan, propose business improvement strategies and plans, gain insights into business situations and models to optimize resources, improve efficiency, and support company merger decisions. 80/20 Strategic Insights: Conducted research on markets, customers, and internal operations to understand competition and provide decision-making support for strategic planning, strategic iteration, and business strategy. Develop and implement a five-year strategic plan for regional country markets or business units.  80/20 Strategic Planning: Continuously optimized Asia-Pacific regional operating system based on business development strategy. Compared actual performance with five-year strategic plan to determine feasible projects, allocate resources and investments, identify improvement opportunities, and establish key performance indicators for assessment.  80/20 Business/operations Excellence: Assisted companies in establishing Lean management organizations and promoting Lean production and business development based on 80/20 analysis. Conducted value stream analysis, set improvement goals and projects, tracked progress, and coordinated resources. Benchmark Work Performance:1） Developed and implemented shock absorber business strategies in China and India, achieving annual net sales growth rates of 11% and 14%, respectively, and annual gross margin improvements of 1.5% and 1% by 2022.2） Won the Asia-Pacific President Award in 2021. Show less

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  Self-employed

  Jan 2023 - Aug 2024

  Consultant

  Job Overview: Focused on providing 80/20( Strategy to implementation),end-to-end enterprise-level strategic, operational analysis and implementation, business excellence, quality management, operational excellence, lean production, and Six Sigma consulting services for various industries.Utilizing a variety of strategic planning tools and methodologies to meet the unique needs of businesses. The comprehensive quality management systems I advocate are not just about meeting international standards—they center on performance optimization, using a data-driven Six Sigma approach to precisely identify and eliminate defects in processes, thereby promoting continuous improvement and innovation within businesses.As an expert in continuous improvement (end-to-end lean and Six Sigma) and Six Sigma, I have helped numerous organizations make significant strides on the path to operational excellence. By carefully analyzing existing processes to identify bottlenecks and implementing lean principles, I have successfully delivered substantial time savings and cost reductions for clients, while significantly improving customer satisfaction and market responsiveness.Flexibly meeting the unique needs of clients, maintaining the highest professional standards, and transforming challenges into sustainable business outcomes through customized, designed implementation plans. Show less

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  Goodyear

  Aug 2024 - now

  Business Process Re-engineering Expert