Matt Ryan

Matt Ryan

Operations & Process Excellence Expert

Operational excellence leader with proven expertise in process optimisation, change management, and performance improvement. Specialises in transforming business operations through lean methodologies and data-driven approaches to deliver sustainable results for organisations across diverse industries. Matt partners with Brett Raven on transformation delivery and Kareem Tawansi on technical operations. Explore his insights on talent crisis solutions and operational diagnostics.

Brisbane, Australia
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
$5M+ Annual Savings Delivered

Core Skills

Operations ExcellenceProcess OptimisationChange ManagementPerformance AnalyticsQuality ManagementTeam LeadershipContinuous ImprovementRisk AssessmentStakeholder ManagementBusiness AnalysisProject ManagementCompliance
30%
Average Cost Reduction
40%
Productivity Improvement
99.5%
Compliance Rate Achieved
300%
Average Project ROI

Track Record

Delivering measurable operational improvements and sustainable results

$5M+

Annual Savings Delivered

25+

Process Improvement Projects

100%

Project Success Rate

10+

Years Experience

Industry Experience

Proven track record across diverse sectors with focus on operational transformation

ManufacturingLogistics & Supply ChainProfessional ServicesHealthcareFinancial ServicesRetailTechnology

Core Specialties

Key methodologies and frameworks for driving operational excellence

Lean Six Sigma ImplementationBusiness Process ReengineeringOperational EfficiencyPerformance Management SystemsQuality Assurance FrameworksChange Leadership

Career Journey

A decade of driving operational excellence and business transformation

2021 - Present

Operations & Process Excellence Consultant

Consulting CIO

Led operational transformation initiatives reducing costs by 30% for mid-market clients

Implemented Lean Six Sigma methodologies across multiple business units

Designed performance management systems improving productivity by 40%

Established quality frameworks ensuring 99.5% compliance rates

2018 - 2021

Senior Operations Manager

Enterprise Solutions Group

Managed operations for $100M+ revenue business unit

Led cross-functional teams of 50+ professionals across multiple sites

Implemented process improvements delivering $5M annual savings

Established centre of excellence for operational best practices

2015 - 2018

Process Improvement Manager

Global Manufacturing Corp

Designed and implemented lean manufacturing processes

Led Six Sigma projects with average ROI of 300%

Managed quality systems achieving ISO 9001 certification

Trained 200+ employees in continuous improvement methodologies

2012 - 2015

Business Analyst

Various Consulting Firms

Conducted operational assessments for Fortune 500 companies

Developed business cases for process improvement initiatives

Supported change management for large-scale transformations

Delivered training programs on operational excellence methodologies

Professional Certifications

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
PMP - Project Management Professional
Certified Change Management Professional
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
ITIL Foundation
Business Process Management Professional

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