Ryan Hilts

Ryan Hilts brings extensive experience in manufacturing operations and continuous improvement, currently serving as the Director of Manufacturing Operations at O. F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. since October 2020. Prior to this, Ryan held roles including Continuous Improvement Manager at MB Aerospace, Operations Manager at UFP Technologies, Inc. and Director of Global Productivity at Stanley Black & Decker, where significant productivity savings were achieved across multiple sites. Ryan's early career included leadership positions at Unison Industries, LLC, where three-week Black Belt training was completed through GE’s Aircraft Engines Program, and as a KAIZEN leader, demonstrating a strong foundation in lean manufacturing principles. Ryan holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Boston University.