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Ryan Turner

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Continuous Improvement Manager at Sunsweet Growers Inc.
📍 Chico, California, United States

Ryan Turner is a Continuous Improvement Manager at Sunsweet Growers with deep expertise in process optimization and engineering. A U. S. Nuclear Navy veteran and MBA candidate at CSU, Chico, he has a proven track record in project management from his decade-long tenure at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. , holding a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification.

Outside of his direct professional duties, Ryan demonstrates a strong passion for the craft brewing industry, stemming from his extensive experience in brewery operations and engineering. He has also shown a keen interest in developing innovative solutions for the beverage industry, focusing on sustainability and efficiency.

As an engineering student, Ryan led a project to design and build an infinitely recyclable aluminum six-pack holder.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Continuous Improvement Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Chico, California, United States
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Continuous Improvement
He is currently spearheading the continuous improvement program at Sunsweet Growers and holds certifications in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Business Process Improvement.
Process Optimization
His career at both Sunsweet Growers and Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. has focused on identifying inefficiencies and optimizing complex engineering and operational processes.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
Continuous Improvement Manager
Sunsweet Growers Inc.
11-2021 - 4-2025
Brewery Process Engineer & Project Manager
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
3-2020 - 11-2021
Maintenance Supervisor-Packaging
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
1-2018 - 3-2020
Process Engineering Technician III
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
5-2009 - 6-2011
Administrative Assistant
Commander, Submarine Squadron 17
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Education
1-2025 - 7-2026
Master's degree
California State University, Chico
2017 - 2019
Bachelor of Science - BS
California State University, Chico
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