Ryan Douglas
About Ryan Douglas
Ryan Douglas serves as the Vice President of Operations at Pinnacle Transplant Technologies, where he has worked since 2018. He previously held various roles at LifeNet Health, including Production Manager and Senior Operations Manager, over a span of seven years.
Work at Pinnacle Transplant Technologies
Ryan Douglas has served as Vice President of Operations at Pinnacle Transplant Technologies since 2018. In this role, he has implemented a tiered reporting structure to enhance global communications within the organization. He has created and maintained key performance indicators that track production output, quality defect rates, and environmental monitoring. His leadership oversees a 24/7 musculoskeletal and amnio production operation, managing a team of six direct reports and 50 indirect reports.
Previous Experience at LifeNet Health
Before joining Pinnacle Transplant Technologies, Ryan Douglas worked at LifeNet Health for seven years, from 2007 to 2014, starting as a Production Manager in Musculoskeletal. He then advanced to the role of Senior Operations Manager from 2014 to 2017. During his tenure, he managed production operations and contributed to operational improvements in the organization.
Education and Academic Background
Ryan Douglas studied at Virginia Wesleyan University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Management, Business, and Economics. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in business principles and operational management.
Operational Improvements and Efficiency Initiatives
At Pinnacle Transplant Technologies, Ryan Douglas has drafted and designed cleanroom renovations to establish a one-way flow of people, tissue, and equipment. This initiative aimed to optimize operational efficiency. Additionally, he has utilized lean manufacturing concepts, including 5S, Kaizen events, and SMED events, to achieve significant improvements in production efficiency.