Ryan Melsness

Project Manager | Recruiting Talent in Manufacturing & Metal Spinning

Role
Project Manager Copv & Cylinder Programs Recruiting Specialist at Advanced Structural Technologies
Location
Oxnard, CA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Ryan Melsness

I’m an operations and project management professional with experience leading process…

Experience

  1. Project Manager Copv & Cylinder Programs Recruiting Specialist

    Advanced Structural Technologies

    Jul 2023 — Present · Oxnard, CA, US

    Recruiting & Talent Acquisition- Partner with senior leadership, internal recruiter, and external agencies to define priorities and fill key roles across technical, engineering, and management functions- Source, interview, and evaluate high-level candidates, ensuring strong alignment with organizational needs and culture- Streamlined recruiting processes and optimized candidate pipelines for critical, hard-to-fill positions- Lead internship program management, from recruitment and onboarding to mentorship coordination.Program & Project Management- Manage COPV (Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels) & Cylinder programs by tracking parts through production, updating schedules, and ensuring on-time delivery to customers- Act as primary customer interface for program updates and progress tracking- Support cross-department production initiatives, including Forge & Spin projects, training and retention programs, and onboarding workflows- Drive key improvement projects such as implementing a new CMMS maintenance system and launching Babbel training for employee skill development.Impact- Successfully balanced production program oversight with strategic recruiting initiatives- Helped scale management capacity during a period of rapid company growth by recruiting and onboarding top-tier talent- Improved employee retention and engagement through training, onboarding, and development programs.

Education

  • Moorpark College

    Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General

  • University of Southern California

    Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration and Management, General

  • Villanova Preparatory School

    High School Diploma

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