William Ralph
About William Ralph
William Ralph serves as the Custom Product Development & Design Manager at Milliken & Company, where he has worked since 2015. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Polymer/Plastics Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and has extensive experience in process improvement and lean methodologies.
Current Role at Milliken & Company
William Ralph serves as the Custom Product Development & Design Manager at Milliken & Company, a position he has held since 2015. In this role, he leads a team of 15 production associates and 6 design technicians, focusing on rapid prototyping of custom samples. His leadership emphasizes the importance of innovation and continuous improvement within the team.
Previous Experience at Milliken & Company
William Ralph has extensive experience at Milliken & Company, having worked in various engineering roles. He was a Senior Process Improvement Engineer for six months in 2015, an Advanced Process Improvement Engineer from 2012 to 2015, and a Process Improvement Engineer from 2008 to 2012. He began his career at Milliken as a Co-op Process Improvement Engineer from 2005 to 2008. Throughout these roles, he implemented lean processes and promoted sustainability in custom operations.
Education and Expertise
William Ralph earned a Bachelor of Science in Polymer/Plastics Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, completing his studies from 2003 to 2008. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in product development and process improvement within the manufacturing sector.
Focus on Continuous Improvement
In his current and previous roles, William Ralph has empowered teams to identify and eliminate waste from standard processes. He promotes a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovative thinking among team members. His efforts have resulted in significant waste reduction and enhanced operational efficiency.