Engineer Supply Chain
Resume:
Benjamin F. Mitchell
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Reno, Nevada 89512
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SUMMARY
An analytical and hardworking engineer with a strong background in
industrial engineering, project management, pay-for-performance,
safety, and ergonomics. Utilizes creativity and problem-solving to
enter bids and negotiate contracts. A logical and creative producer
with a proven track record in ensuring the proper implementation of
company projects. Performs time and motion studies to determine
optimal methods and develop pay-for-performance solutions. Increases
productivity through leadership, business organization, and
technological advancement. Determines innovative strategies to create
savings and reduce waste of company resources.
EXPERIENCE
RANDA LUGGAGE, McCarran, Nevada
Industrial Engineer, May 2011-present
Developing work standards for bonus performance levels, affecting a team of
15 associates. Providing a cost-benefit analysis for implementation of
those work standards. Providing cost estimates for charge-backs using Time-
and-Motion studies. Providing tracking of units exiting the building on a
daily basis.
JC PENNEY, Reno, Nevada
Industrial Engineer, 2007-2010
Researched, justified, and managed capital projects with value of up to
$150,000. Developed work standards for pay-for-performance jobs, affecting
as many as 20 associates. Led local ergonomics program. Developed
ergonomic self-training PowerPoint presentations for associates in two
jobs, enabling associates to train at individual pace. Led eight-hour
training course on company ergonomics program for seven management
associates each in 2008 and 2009. Advanced energy saving ideas within
facility.
. Supervised inspection of on-site asphalt in June 2009. Requested and
received capital funding for patchwork on main associate parking lot,
completed project in October 2009.
. Managed installation of Slick-Rail conveyor system in June 2009 to
provide recirculation line and reduce manual material handling.
Created savings of $2,600 through bidding process, nearly 33% less
than original estimated cost.
. Led bidding process, contractor selection, and installation of
replacement sprinkler heads in portion of facility. Saved company
over $6,300 through bidding process, nearly 45% less than original
price estimate.
. Saved company $3,000 per year in energy cost by reducing lamp usage in
three departments.
. Provided monthly Excel report to supply chain in 2008 showing
standardization of work across all four facilities saved company
$544,835 in reduced wages.
. Supported operations with productivity step ergonomic reviews.
Designed reviews to critique methods used to complete jobs and ensure
work conducted in safe, productive manner.
. Completed labor savings analysis in 2008 for returns department,
showing revision in standard of one activity would save company almost
$10,000 per year in wage reductions.
EDUCATION
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY, Morgantown, West Virginia
BSIE, Industrial Engineering, 2006
INSTITUTE for INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERS (IIE), Norcross, Georgia
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, 2011
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, AutoCAD, QueTech, Workstudy,
Visual Basic, C++, Arena
REFERENCES
Available upon request
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