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Ryan M. Snow

Lincoln

Summary

Professional leader with deep experience in team management and collaboration. Skilled in strategic planning, conflict resolution, and fostering productive work environment. Strong focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, effective communication, and motivational leadership.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Containment Supervisor

Trigo Group
Decatur, IL
05.2026 - Current

Led containment crews in identifying, sorting, and resolving quality defects in manufacturing environments. Managed daily operations, including staffing, scheduling, and workflow distribution to meet client demands. Acted as the primary point of contact between customers, plant leadership, and containment teams. Implemented quality control procedures and ensured compliance with company and customer standards. Analyzed inspection data to identify trends and support corrective actions. Trained, coached, and evaluated team members to improve productivity and quality performance

Quality Group Lead R1 Body

Rivian Automotive, LLC
03.2023 - 10.2023
  • Achieved seamless quality operations on 2nd shift in R1 Body through effective oversight. Enhanced workflow efficiency by collaborating with operations to implement process improvements. Delivered A3 and RC documentation while issuing timely quality alerts. Fostered teamwork with operations to swiftly tackle issues, ensuring uninterrupted production flow.

Manufacturing Operations Manager

Arcosa Wind Towers, Tulsa, OK
Tulsa, OK
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Monitored plant production materials, equipment, and tools to maintain operational efficiency and keep projects on schedule for wind tower manufacturing. Facilitated meetings with hourly and salaried personnel to delegate tasks effectively and meet project deadlines. Prioritized multiple projects to ensure timely completion and adherence to schedules. Promoted a culture of safety throughout the manufacturing facility by addressing safety concerns and completing necessary documentation. Tracked and maintained shop equipment to ensure availability and functionality for production needs. Collaborated with the operations coordinator in planning and communicating daily plant activities.

Supervisor

Trinity Industries, Clinton, IL / Arcosa Wind Towers, Clinton, IL
Clinton, IL
08.2012 - 10.2022
  • Supported daily operations in the welding department by assisting 30 employees and covering absentee duties. Created and implemented shift schedules for the fabrication department. Communicated department progress to upper management and presented progress reports to senior management. Spearheaded daily quality briefings to align shift objectives. Led troubleshooting initiatives to minimize downtime during equipment failures. Partnered with the continuous improvement team to streamline plant operations through multiple OPEX initiatives. Drove plant improvement through active involvement in operational excellence events with the CI team.

Quality Inspector

Trinity Industries, Clinton, IL
Clinton, IL
01.2010 - 08.2012
  • Inspect completed towers for any defects, Reported defects to upper management and corporate

Welder and Pipefitter

Mason Manufacturing, Decatur, IL
Decatur, IL
10.2007 - 01.2009
  • Code welder for chemical tanks, Mig, Tig, and Stick welder, Pipe Fitter

Lead Man and Robot Technician

Morton Metalcraft, Morton, IL
Morton, IL
06.2003 - 10.2007
  • Lead and manage a crew of welders that produced John Deere and CAT tanks, Robot technician oversaw programming and kept all robots in working order

Education

Midwest Technical
Lincoln, IL
11-2003

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Kishwaukee Junior College
Malta, IL
05-2000

Skills

  • Schedule coordination
  • Manufacturing oversight
  • Problem resolution
  • Issue resolution
  • Performance monitoring
  • Health and safety procedures
  • Production management
  • Maintenance coordination
  • Operations management
  • Staff management
  • Production tracking
  • Quality control

Certification

Positive Management Leadership Training, DDI leadership Training, Weld Inspector Specialist, Quality Inspector Specialist, Easy Laser Certification, GTAW Certified, GMAC Certified, SMAW Certified, Lean Level 2, 6 Sigma Green Belt.

Related Experience

  • American Legion Post 263, Lincoln, IL.
  • Assistant Baseball Coach
  • Summer 2015-Present
  • Assist and lead team in practices, games and tournaments, Collaborate with other coach and administrators to schedule games, practices, workouts and meetings, Schedule tryouts and evaluate players to be placed on team

Timeline

Containment Supervisor

Trigo Group
05.2026 - Current

Quality Group Lead R1 Body

Rivian Automotive, LLC
03.2023 - 10.2023

Manufacturing Operations Manager

Arcosa Wind Towers, Tulsa, OK
10.2022 - 02.2023

Supervisor

Trinity Industries, Clinton, IL / Arcosa Wind Towers, Clinton, IL
08.2012 - 10.2022

Quality Inspector

Trinity Industries, Clinton, IL
01.2010 - 08.2012

Welder and Pipefitter

Mason Manufacturing, Decatur, IL
10.2007 - 01.2009

Lead Man and Robot Technician

Morton Metalcraft, Morton, IL
06.2003 - 10.2007

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Kishwaukee Junior College

Midwest Technical
Ryan M. Snow