Benjamin Ericson Email & Phone Number

Billerica, Massachusetts, United States

Merrimack, NH

Lawrence, MA

• As one of two Domestic Manufacturing Trainers in the Lawrence facility, responsible for training, internal certification and supporting Assembly teams
• Trained and internally certified new hires and current associates in all aspects of working in manufacturing, including ergonomic safety, machine operation and troubleshooting, standard work, reading specification.
• Provided technical support to manufacturing teams by performing process specific, root-cause driven problem solving in order to ensure quality and production
• Identified a machine issue impacting cycle times for a trainee struggling to make takt time in production. Once resolved the associate was able to beat the required cycle time and meet production goals, resulting in a.
• Collaborated with engineering and utilized machine documentation to design and implement operational and safety training for new embroidery equipment. Delivered comprehensive and effective training to three associates.
• Provided technical support to a manufacturing facility in Maine which was unable to ship any first quality shoes. Collaborated with a process technician to identify the root-cause of the problem, develop standardized.

Lawrence, MA

• As a member of the Domestic Development Center staff, specializing in Assembly tasks and data collection
• Prioritized tasks for different departments such as Marketing, Manufacturing Innovation, Fit and Wear, Photo-shoots and other ad-hoc samples as requested, based on business needs while balancing projects by due date.
• Innovated manufacturing processes while collaborating with developers, engineers, managers and associates to identify best practice on new or different equipment, materials, pattern changes or styles
• Documented and delivered feedback to project managers about manufacturability of new styles or materials, while also providing input about potential solutions or work arounds
• Learned and operated Numeric Control cutting equipment, hydraulic die cutting equipment, computerized stitching machine, single needle stitching machine, toe lasting machine, side and heel lasting machine, flash.
• Stored, mixed, handled and disposed of hazardous chemicals safely on a daily basis in order to adhere to OSHA standards

Lawrence, MA

• Led a multi-ethnic team from the Dominican Republic, Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Azores in the final steps of footwear production
• Protected the business and customers by performing process audits and ensuring standard work processes were being followed
• Performed evidence-based problem solving activities to eliminate issues impacting quality, production and on-time delivery
• Prioritized tasks between production, repairs, problem solving, meetings and working at machines daily in order to continuously deliver production goal of 50 cases per day
• Learned and performed all eight positions on a daily basis, while covering for absenteeism or rest breaks
• Tracked and addressed performance issues with associates in the Assembly team

Norway, ME

• Led a team of five in computerized flat-stitching processes in the Norway, ME facility
• Led the team through initial start-up and ramp up of production in a new cut-to-pack line, coordinated with three other team leaders and their associates to achieve production goal of 50 cases per day
• Performed evidence-based problem solving activities to eliminate quality issues impacting production and on-time delivery
• Prioritized tasks between production, repairs, problem solving, meetings, and working at machines daily in order to deliver production goal of 50 cases per day
• Tracked and addressed performance issues with associates in the Computerized Stitching team
• Learned all five positions, plus operation of single-needle stitching machine for repairs

Londonderry, NH

• Worked as a licensed personal insurance producer in NH and VT
• Provided life insurance products to labor union and association members during in-home visits
• Provided customer service to new and existing clients
• One of three agents tasked with opening a new office in Burlington, VT

West St. Keene, NH

• Performed account management duties such as sales, collections, telemarketing, product service, customer service, and in-home deliveries. Responsible for inspecting and operating the store’s two delivery trucks

Worton, MD

• Challenge Course Director (2010)
• As a member of the seasonal administrative staff responsible for inspecting and facilitating the climbing wall, high ropes and low ropes courses, as well as team-building activities according to safety standards
• Responsible for training camp staff in proper belay and safety techniquesLeader-in-Training Director (2008, 2009)As a member of the seasonal administrative staff responsible for high school age campers interested in.
• Coordinated and supervised up to 30 Leaders-in-Training (LITs) on and off camp property
• Organized, implemented, and led several “leadership development” backpacking trips on the Appalachian Trail
• Individually evaluated each LIT for suitability in the Counselor in Training (CIT) program for the following Summer

Bs Athletic Training, Athletic Training/Trainer

Activities and Societies: Phi Epsilon Kappa (Physical Education / Athletic Training Honors Society) Inducted 2008 KSATS (Keene State.

High School Diploma