Justin Benson
Leo
Summary
Experienced in senior-level operations, production and distribution. Promotes wide range of experience in planning and leading operations in manufacturing environment. Well-versed in contributing to company growth by implementing continuous process improvement, production optimization and high-performance team development.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Aardvark Straws
Fort Wayne
08.2023 - Current
- Reviewed financial statements regularly to ensure budget targets were met.
- Monitored plant performance metrics, such as throughput, quality, cost, and safety.
- Supervised team members across multiple departments within the plant environment.
- Collaborated with other managers across plants to share best practices.
- Implemented new technologies or systems to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Established goals for improving productivity, product quality, safety standards.
- Analyzed current production processes to identify areas of improvement.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress towards set objectives.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Created reports detailing plant performance indicators such as labor costs or output rate.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to team members on career development paths.
- Assigned tasks to employees based on their skillset and experience level.
- Eliminated materials waste and unnecessary labor hours to reduce costs.
- Supported departments in successfully utilizing available labor, materials and equipment resources for production.
- Improved workflow processes to maximize efficiency and enhance operations.
- Produced daily operations report forecasting staffing needs and production volume to support cost-reduction and service improvement initiatives.
- Strategized long-term business needs and applied customer feedback for process improvements.
Maintenance/Engineering Manager
Aardvark Straws
Fort Wayne
04.2019 - 08.2023
- Provided technical guidance and support to staff members when troubleshooting mechanical systems.
- Scheduled regular maintenance checks for all machinery and equipment to assess their condition.
- Investigated customer complaints regarding machine malfunctions or breakdowns.
- Researched new technologies for improving the efficiency of existing production equipment.
- Supervised a team of 10 maintenance technicians in performing routine repairs on plant equipment.
- Collaborated with other departments such as Purchasing, Production, Quality Assurance.
- Performed safety audits to ensure that personnel were following established safety protocols.
- Analyzed system failures, identified root causes, and developed corrective measures accordingly.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities for compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Reviewed design drawings from engineers prior to installation or modification of machinery.
- Ordered replacement parts and supplies necessary for successful completion of repair projects.
Reliability Manager
Walmart Dairy Manufacturing
Fort Wayne
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Identified opportunities for improvement in existing maintenance processes.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
- Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Conducted performance reviews for team members.
- Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Facilitated team meetings and workshops to foster collaboration and share best practices.
- Coordinated cross-departmental projects to ensure timely and successful completion.
- Implemented process improvements, resultingin an increase in operational efficiency.
- Established and monitored KPIs to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
- Managed inventory levels to meet demand without overstocking, reducing waste.
- Developed new inspection procedures to ensure reliability of equipment.
- Analyzed data from predictive maintenance inspections to determine the health of equipment.
- Provided technical guidance to operations personnel regarding troubleshooting techniques.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production downtime events.
- Assisted in developing spare parts inventory strategies to reduce downtime due to part shortages.
- Performed failure mode effects and criticality analysis to identify potential risks associated with system components.
- Participated in design reviews and provided feedback on proposed changes related to reliability concerns.
- Implemented preventative, predictive, corrective and proactive maintenance tasks.
- Monitored performance trends of production systems and suggested corrective actions as needed.
- Coordinated with vendors to source replacement parts for repairs or upgrades.
- Reviewed and updated preventive maintenance plans for production equipment.
Process Engineer, Reliability Process Equipment Specialist
Therma-Tru Doors
Butler
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Developed new inspection procedures to ensure reliability of equipment.
- Supported engineering teams in designing reliable products that meet customer requirements.
- Analyzed data from predictive maintenance inspections to determine the health of equipment.
- Developed risk management plans based on identified threats and opportunities related to system reliability.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production downtime events.
- Assisted in developing spare parts inventory strategies to reduce downtime due to part shortages.
- Developed training materials for employees on proper use of machinery and equipment.
- Performed failure mode effects and criticality analysis to identify potential risks associated with system components.
- Participated in design reviews and provided feedback on proposed changes related to reliability concerns.
- Implemented preventative, predictive, corrective and proactive maintenance tasks.
- Evaluated product designs and identified potential reliability issues during development phase.
- Read and interpreted technical manuals, drawings and schematics to make accurate repair decisions.
- Set up and operated specialized or standard test equipment to diagnose, test or analyze performance of electronic components, assemblies or systems.
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Zimmer Inc.
Warsaw
01.2005 - 01.2013
- Maintain two corporate aircraft up to FAA part 91 specifications
- In charge of downloads and troubleshooting associated with computer interface
- Perform inspections and complete maintenance on both aircraft
- Manage parts inventory and ordering of parts
- Oversaw contracted maintenance done on the aircraft as needed
- Cover ground operations for aircraft departures and recoveries
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics, Minor in Aviation Safety
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL03-2017
Associate of Science - Aviation Technology
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN05.2004
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Plant Manager
Aardvark Straws
08.2023 - Current
Maintenance/Engineering Manager
Aardvark Straws
04.2019 - 08.2023
Reliability Manager
Walmart Dairy Manufacturing
01.2018 - 04.2019
Process Engineer, Reliability Process Equipment Specialist
Therma-Tru Doors
01.2013 - 01.2018
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Zimmer Inc.
01.2005 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics, Minor in Aviation Safety
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Associate of Science - Aviation Technology
Vincennes University