Ryan Stone

I am a seasoned Operations, Procurement, and Production Manager with over 20 years of experience in the manufacturing and industrial engineering sectors. I have a proven track record of overseeing end-to-end factory operations, implementing lean manufacturing principles, and driving performance improvements through strategic planning and effective team leadership. My expertise includes quality assurance, materials management, and creating high-performing, collaborative work environments.

I take a hands-on, solution-driven approach, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and measurable results. My work ethic is that I am committed to excellence, integrity, and accountability in everything I do. I value hard work, consistency, and continuous growth, always striving to exceed expectations and deliver quality results.

I take ownership of my responsibilities, communicate transparently, and collaborate respectfully with others. My approach is proactive, solution-oriented, and grounded in respect for time, both mine and others'. I believe in doing the right thing and in leaving a positive impact through diligence, humility, and professionalism.

Procurement Manager: Steel Construction Industry - Elite Metal Group - London

(2025-07 - 2025-10)

• Manage daily Procurement, production planning.
• Initiate all procurement processes in accordance with the company SOP's.
• Co-ordinating procurement, quality control, and stock management to optimize production throughput.
• Led quality assurance, health and safety protocols. With COC's
• Conduct procurement analysis for forecasting and procurement.
• Maintaining compliance with suppliers procurement.

Operations and Production Manager: Under floor heating Electrical and Hydro - Warmup a Division of Bewilda ( PTY) Ltd – South Africa - JHB and CPT

(2017-06 - 2025-07)

• Manage daily operations, production planning, and a team of 22 staff coordination to meet business KPIs.
• Developed and implemented MRP and BOM analysis. For yearly Forecast and monthly procurement.
• Co-ordinating procurement, quality control, and stock management to optimize production throughput.
• Led quality assurance, health and safety protocols, and workforce management.
• Conduct productivity analysis, logistics planning, and customer liaison.
• Maintaining compliance with ISO9001 and UL certification standards.Maintained all aspects of H.R. and disciplinary codes according to Labour relations Act. And Business operation standards.

Production Manager ( Steel Fabrication) - Scientific Engineering (Anvil – South Africa) (Pty) Ltd. - South Africa

(2013-08 - 2016-06)

• Managed a team of (50) staff, focusing on product quality, performance, and process improvement.
• Complying to ISO 9001 Quality Assurance standards, ensuring Compliant product output traceability.
• Developed efficient floor planning techniques to enhance production workflow.
• Managed disciplinary actions and fostered a healthy team working ethic.
• Coordinated material handling, maintenance and logistics to prevent downtime.

Works Manager Promoted to Production Manager (Steel Fabrication) - First Tech Manufacturing – South Africa (Pty) Ltd - South Africa

(2007-08 - 2013-07)

• Managed a team of (150), focusing on lean production and efficient resource utilization.
• Conducted equipment inspections and risk management to ensure a safe work environment.
• Implemented strategic planning to optimize production schedules and material flow.
• Maintained TQM (Time Quality Management) standards in line with SABS requirements.
• Managed disciplinary actions and fostered a healthy team working ethic.
• Coordinated material handling, maintenance and logistics to prevent downtime.

NTC 3 - Mechanical Engineering and Technical Science and Mathematics - Germiston Technical College

Production Management - Production Management - Damelin Higher Learning

Front Line Management - Front Line Management - SETA

Effective Personal Productivity - Effective Personal Productivity - Leadership Management International (LMI) Texas USA

Mentorship and training - Human Relations - Peter Baker (HR- Consultant)