Ryan Hudgins

Ryan Hudgins serves as the Plant Manager at Adient since March 2024, following a notable 28-year career at Nemak where multiple managerial roles culminated in extensive operational leadership. At Nemak, Ryan managed a $200M automotive parts manufacturing plant with oversight of 400 employees, effectively handling a $178M operating budget and consistently meeting financial targets. Achievements include leading operations to benchmark performance levels, securing key industry certifications, and reducing manufacturing costs by 18%. Earlier roles involved significant contributions in quality engineering and logistics management, such as overseeing large-scale projects with major automotive clients and improving quality metrics. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Western Governors University and an Industrial Maintenance degree from Tennessee College of Applied Technology.