Connect with me: ✉ benjamin88@roadrunner.com Director of Operations | Plant Manager | Supply Chain Manager★ Results-driven operational executive with 30 years of hands-on experience assisting organizations in streamlining operations. Regularly slash hundreds of thousands in costs. ★ Internally driven towards achieving what can’t be done, I am regularly recruited to streamline operations and recommend and implement strategic solutions, regularly achieving success. I am a natural driver of change and have led initiatives in continuous improvement, labor capacity planning, workforce optimization, quality improvements, productivity increases, supply chain management, and inventory reduction.What sets me apart is that I am a collaborative leader who drives improved safety, customer focus, quality, innovation and profitability. I believe it’s important to communicate and engage with people at all levels and interject fun into the workplace; both play a key role in the success of any operation.★ Achievements: - Decreased labor costs and turnover- Acted as Project lead for ERP System Implementation- Managed teams in human resources, customer service, sales, quality, engineering and supply chain- Fostered productivity through Leadership Development Programs- Led efforts in Mergers & Acquisitions- Increased operating income- Reduced manufacturing variances, scrap rate, work-in-process and inventory★ Industries: Thermoset Molding | Thermoset Compounding | Thermoplastic Molding | Injection and Compression Molding | Stamping | Assembly★ Skills: Lean Manufacturing | ISO 9001-2008 | Budgeting | Forecasting | Strategic & Operations Planning | Continuous Improvement | Cost Reduction | Cost Analysis | ERP System Implementation – IQMS | Supply Chain | Inventory | Production Planning | Project Management | Safety | Regulatory Compliance | Profit & Loss | Customer Service | On-boarding | Human Resources | Purchasing | Leadership Development | Corporate Growth
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Supply Chain ManagerSolon Manufacturing Company Mar 2017 - Dec 2017Chardon, Ohio
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Plant ManagerMar-Bal, Inc. Apr 2007 - Nov 2016Chagrin Falls, OhDirected Ohio manufacturing operations with P&L accountability, including strategic & operations planning, safety and monitoring/ reviewing/ submitting regulatory compliance reports to government agencies. Managed teams in HR, purchasing, customer service, manufacturing, tool room, quality, maintenance and shipping & receiving. Directed 165 hourly and salary associates in Ohio plant.►Maintained high level of customer quality through ISO 9001-2008 Quality System – RMAs averaged .21% of sales since 2007.►Reduced labor by 33% while increasing volume and productivity by 17% by implementing lean process improvements in BMC compounding operation resulting in elimination of one of three shifts; labor savings of $190K per year.►Reduced labor cost 50% and improved quality by implementing four automated de-flashing cells and automated insert loading.►Reduced turnover by 80% by shifting from temporary to permanent workers and by developing and implementing new on-boarding process including Leadership Development Training Program. Increased employee engagement and identified / developed next generation of leaders in the organization.►Added $2M in sales by successfully transferring equipment of acquired compression molding operation; led acquisition efforts.►Spearheaded Ohio plant ERP team to implement ERP system (IQMS) in 2010. Developed team to mentor and train personnel at Missouri and Virginia plants which contributed to total success of new system.►Developed strong customer / supplier relationships by leading Customer Service, Sales, Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain. -
Operations ManagerHadlock Plastics Llc 2006 - 2007Geneva, OhDirected manufacturing in the compression molding, open molding, finishing and painting operations, including operations planning. Managed a team of 60 including manufacturing supervisors and hourly associates. ►Improved productivity by coaching supervisors on engaging associates. Implemented productivity and scrap review program. -
Partner/OwnerRmb Industries, Dba Sign Concepts 2005 - 2006Bedford HeightsLed the acquisition and turnaround of a small sign manufacturing company. Instituted activity based cost accounting system and a work order and scheduling system. Engaged in all aspects of small business administration including sales, marketing, quoting, project management, inventory control, purchasing, payroll and health/commercial insurance. Directed 3 hourly associates.
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Operations ManagerFlambeau, Inc. Sep 2004 - Jul 2005Middlefield OhioDirected the Middlefield, Ohio plant injection molding operations with P&L accountability, including strategic and operations planning for facility. Managed 135 hourly and salary associates while leading teams in human resources, manufacturing, quality, tool room, maintenance, engineering, purchasing and shipping & receiving. Drove change to achieve operational efficiencies.► Reduced manufacturing variances by .7% YTD over previous year. Increased operating income by 1.3% YTD over previous year. Lowered scrap rate 50% from 2.2% to 1.1% YTD. Reduced total inventory by $440,000 from $1.8M, 24.4%. -
Plant ManagerGlastic Corp 2001 - 2004Directed the Jefferson, Ohio plant injection/compression molding and compounding operations with P&L accountability, including strategic and operations planning for the facility. Managed 100 hourly and salary associates while leading teams in human resources, manufacturing, production control, customer service, engineering, quality, tool room, maintenance, purchasing, accounts payable, and shipping & receiving to achieve company goals. Interacted with customers and suppliers as needed.► Added $3M in sales to facility and reduced plant operating costs by 60% by directing the successful transfer and implementation of merchant compounding operation; improved profitability, quality and service for the product line.► Reduced labor cost by 55% and scrap by 2% by leading lean project to consolidate work cells and implement centrally located automated finishing process; labor savings of $127K.
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Manufacturing ManagerGlastic Corp. 1998 - 2001Directed the injection/compression molding and compounding operations in a non-union and union environment, including operations planning, engineering, maintenance, quality and production control. Directed 85 hourly and salary associates.► Achieved 60% labor reduction and eliminated $200K of WIP inventory by implementing lean project, moving secondary finishing operation to molding work cell; labor savings of $75K per year. Reduced scrap by 1.2% or $136K.
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Production Control | Customer Service ManagerGlastic Corp. 1994 - 1998Directed all forecasting, production control, purchasing, customer service, shipping & receiving and accounts payable activities. Forecasted customer requirements; planned/scheduled manufacturing per customer demand; created stocking programs and managed inventory to support manufacturing and customer requirements; purchased raw materials per contracts, negotiated pricing/purchase of components and packaging to support manufacturing, coordinated ship schedules to meet domestic and offshore demands. Directed 5 hourly and salary associates.► Reduced raw materials by 48% ($425K), increasing inventory turns from 6 to 10 annually, by implementing inventory reduction plan. Achieved within nine months of assuming buying responsibility. Achieved 12% cost reduction for purchased components.► Negotiated 28% ($200K) reduction in packaging costs through implementation of vendor change.
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Production Control SupervisorGlastic Corp. 1986 - 1994Production Control Supervisor, (1991 – 1994)Production Control & Customer Service, (1986 – 1991)► Developed capacity and production plans. Directed customer service, shipping / receiving and purchasing of packaging / components. Managed 3 hourly / salary associates.
Marvin Benjamin Education Details
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Industrial Management
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