Ryan Pericak

Background

About Ryan Pericak

Experienced Process Engineer with 10 years of expertise in process optimization and project management, four years within the food and beverage industry. Proven ability to lead complex projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. PMP® Certified, skilled in applying project management methodologies to deliver results on time and within budget. Experienced in overseeing the procurement and implementation of food and beverage equipment to meet industry standards. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve project goals. I am passionate about improving manufacturing processes through mechanical upgrades, labor efficiencies, and efficient planning. I prioritize making data-driven decisions and have spearheaded projects to ensure accurate and relevant data is collected in a repeatable manner. For example, I installed a company-wide data historian and leveraged the data to support scrap reduction projects and enhance troubleshooting capabilities. These initiatives resulted in savings exceeding per year and increased throughput by as much as 50%. I have successfully completed a diverse range of projects, including: • Installation of a multi-million-dollar manufacturing line •Implemented projects to reduce water consumption by 8 million liters per year • Preparing training documentation for new equipment and providing hands-on training to operators • Performing root cause analysis and resolving raw material issues, leading to a 25% improvement in throughput on a bottleneck process • Creating plant layout drawings using 2D CAD packages • Developing project plans for millwrights and electricians for equipment installations under tight time constraints • Reducing city water and compressed air usage across multiple production lines • SCADA and HMI Programming • Introducing automation equipment using PLCs • Designing equipment to address and improve known unsafe work practices I believe in developing strong relationships with equipment operators to understand daily challenges and drive long-lasting improvements. Collaborating with operators is vital for creating a safer work environment and enhancing product quality.