Benjamin Ford Email & Phone Number

As a Site Leader with over 20 years of proven leadership in the plastic compounding industry, I bring a results-driven approach to operations management, safety, and team engagement. My career has been built on driving safety excellence, optimizing manufacturing processes, and delivering consistent quality and financial performance.I am passionate about creating high-performing teams that thrive in a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. My leadership style is shaped by a unique bottom-up perspective gained from starting as a Production Tech and working my way up through various roles to Site Manager. This journey has given me a deep understanding of operations at all levels and a strong appreciation for the people who make success possible. At every site I’ve managed, I’ve prioritized the well-being of employees while achieving record-setting safety milestones.Key Achievements-Successfully managed operational budgets of up to $160MM, delivering EBITDA improvement and significant cost savings through lean manufacturing principles.-Managed capital projects up to $10MM, demonstrating strategic project management and problem-solving skills.-Leader in digital transformation initiatives, preparing sites for predictive monitoring and data-driven efficiency improvements.Specialties-Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement-Safety & Quality Advocacy-Capital Project Planning and Management-Digital Solutions & ERP Implementation-Organizational Change Management-Employee Engagement & DevelopmentI thrive on turning challenges into opportunities for operational excellence and team growth. With Six Sigma Green Belt certification and comprehensive training in leadership principles, I stay committed to driving measurable results and cultivating a culture of trust and empowerment.

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  University Of Southern Indiana

  Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies