Michael Ryan

Experience

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  Glanbia Performance Nutrition (GPN)

  Sept 2002 - Jun 2004

  Food Scientist

  Formulated powdered beverages, RTDs and protein bars and high protein snacks and provided daily support to manufacturing and quality teams.

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  Unilever

  Jul 2004 - Jul 2015

  Audited 20+ factories in North and South America and completed global analysis of gaps for prioritization of improvement projects.Collaborate with consulting firms and internal expert network to develop and pilot global standardized risk analysis methods, consumer safety protocols and continuous improvement plans through the creation of Unilever Quality Pillar in World Class Manufacturing. Created consumer complaint reduction methodology and implemented cross-functional workshops in North and South American locations reducing the complaint rate by 20% for the Americas region.Directed innovation project teams and aligned with senior leadership stakeholders to identify risks and mitigation actions for 15+ high profile innovation projects. Developed food formulations for salad dressings, mayonnaise, dry savory products, and acidified sauces and trained colleagues in emulsion formulation development within the US and internationally.

  • Senior Specialist

    Jan 2011 - Jul 2015

  • Quality Analyst

    Jul 2007 - Dec 2010

  • Food Scientist

    Jul 2004 - Jun 2007
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  Truitt Bros., Inc.

  Jul 2015 - Jan 2022

  Functional lead for ERP integration moving from SAP to Oracle combining three sites with two legacy system to one existing global platform within a 12 month timeframe.Advancing working capital project with 3rd party consultants to analyze overstock in inventory and develop action plans for several functional leads to deploy and reduce capital excess over $2MM. Key member of the leadership team driving strategic business decisions and accountability.Led contract negotiations and re-negotiations with 35+ customers to land favorable business terms for both parties with support from internal legal counsel.Accountable for 40+ customer portfolio with $100mm+ sales annually with 8% growth. Active project management to guide customers from concept to execution covering areas with key leads in operations, research and development, procurement, logistics and quality.Lead and managed 12 Key accounts with $40mm sales annually with 5% growth.

  • Senior Business Process Manager

    Sept 2021 - Jan 2022

  • Sales Director

    Nov 2017 - Sept 2021

  • Project Manager

    Jul 2015 - Nov 2017
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  EMPWR Nutrition Group

  Aug 2022 - now

  Quality Manager