Production Supervisor Inventory Control
Resume:
Ben Woolford
Lake Elmo, MN *****
************@*****.***
I am a high-energy individual with a diversified background within manufacturing companies, including
** ***** ********** managing a modern production facility with a global customer base.
Specializing in CNC milling, precise MIG/TIG/ARC/Robotic welding. Utilized all modern material cutting
technologies while leading an efficient shipping/packaging team with modern logistical capabilities and
precise product/inventory control. I have developed a skill set unusual to just one individual. I have the
ability to help a company in any capacity imaginable. My multi-tasking, multi department experience
across the globe will allow me to seamlessly fit into your production plans. I am qualified and eager
with impeccable references.
Work Experience
Production Supervisor
UGA - Hudson, WI
January 2022 to Present
I respectfully direct a team of CNC machinists/operators, precision gear grinders, Q/A, maintenance
personnel in the production of gears for the automotive, heavy equipment, and aerospace industries
consistently achieving 5-7 million in sales/month. Responsible for meeting/exceeding all metrics,
production goals, continuous improvement, KPI's, staffing, and adherence to AS9100 & AS13100
standards.
Production Supervisor
Consolidated Precision Products - Bloomington, MN
January 2022 to December 2022
Production Supervisor for a state of the art magnesium and aluminum foundry serving the aerospace
industry and our military. I respectfully guide over 155 employees through the casting process ranging
from welders, bench grinders, RGA specialists, product engineers, x-ray technicians, sales, purchasing,
quality and HR personnel to name a few.
Equipment Operator/Material Processor
N.R.I - Hugo, MN
May 2018 to August 2021
I was responsible for allocating materials thru processing. Such as oversized aluminum plates that needed
to be cut accordingly. Commercial customers would arrive and I would designate what materials were to
be processed and which equipment would be best suited. Forklift,
Bobcat, excavator and shearing equipment experience. Responsible for maintenance on all capital
equipment necessary for commercial recycling processes.
Project Liaison
Woolford Creative
January 2015 to May 2018
Worked as project liaison, graphic design project coordinator and freelance specialist on a wide array
of creative tasks to utilize various skill sets in hands on building projects, inventory controls, customer
relations, order processing, and warehouse operations.
Framer/general Construction
Absolute Framing
July 2013 to November 2014
(Seasonal) General framing + construction of custom homes in Sarasota, FL. Responsible for work
assignments, material allocation/inventory, and production scheduling, job completions, etc. Framed
remodel projects to design firms blueprint specifications. Performed demolition to the home/building prior
to remodel, then framed the site accordingly. All general construction tools and practices utilized, etc.
Marina Supervisor/Deckhand
Bradenton Boat Club
August 2011 to June 2013
(Seasonal) Managed and Assisted in the operation of a high-class marina that offered dry storage along
with all other marina amenities. Removed boats from warehouse with forklift and set up/docked boats
per customer specifications. Serviced and flushed motors as needed when they returned. All standard
building maintenance performed such as garage door servicing, cutting/welding, etc.
Vice President-Production
Kobra USA/Kobra Molds
February 2008 to July 2011
Managed a state of the art steel production facility. Specialized in the design and manufacturing of
large steel molds used for the production of concrete blocks all over the world. As Vice President, my
sole responsibility was to manage all day-to-day operations and increase/maintain our current book of
business. This included a production facility consisting of 32 in house employees and a sales staff of 6
operating from various positions in the western hemisphere. Departments operated included CNC
Machining/Milling/Turning, CAD Design/Engineering, Welding, Cutting, Assembly, Painting and
Packaging, and an office staff for HR, Accounting/Treasury, Purchasing/Tooling, etc.
Welder
January 1995 to December 2008
Welded parts precisely to print. Using MIG and TIG welding machines mostly. Also used torches to bend
a variety of materials per drawing. Parts varied from large heavy duty weldments to complex multipart
assemblies with very tight tolerances. Welds had to be strong, precise, and aesthetically pleasing. This
is where I learned the art of working with steel. Having to learn how the steel reacts to a multiple array
of elements.
Vice President of Operations
Woolford Engineering Inc.
May 1994 to January 2008
2003-2008
Managed all production and manufacturing related business. All personnel and production practices.
Included planning/scheduling within customers expected completion date. Managing day-to-day factory
and building responsibilities. Troubleshooting and any possible warranty situations. Communicating with
customers concerning rush orders or priority situations.
Production Foreman
January 1998 to December 2003
Managed entire production floor. This included responsibilities similar to above but on a smaller and
domestic scale.
Cutting Machine/Saw Operator
January 1994 to December 1995
Was responsible for the material ordering/inventory, loading/unloading, and preparing steel blanks for
the milling department. This included the programming/operation of a CNC oxygen/acetylene and plasma
torch cutting table, a large horizontal band saw, and chop saw for smaller parts. Steel sizes ranged from
8" plate to 1/8" sq flat stock. Generally using mild carbon steel.
Education
High School Diploma
Stillwater Area High School - Stillwater, MN
1998
Job Training Program
Stillwater High School
Skills
• High work ethic with honest and reliable work standards
Ability to follow instruction and be efficient with any task; phenomenal multi-tasker
Thrive on leading, participating, and maintaining a well-organized and efficient production system
with
extremely high standards backed by real world international/domestic production experience.
Focused attention to detail, superior critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• CNC Laser Cutting
• CNC Milling Machine
• Manufacturing
• Lean Manufacturing
• Production Management
• Plasma Cutting
• Lean
• Warehouse Management
• Production Planning
• Micrometer
• Welding
• Machining
• Troubleshooting
• Blueprint Reading
• 5S
• Mechanical Knowledge
• CNC Lathe
• Writing skills
• ISO 9001
• Microsoft Excel
• Recruiting
• 3PL
• Leadership
• Communication skills
• Customer service
• Microsoft Outlook
• Forklift
• Continuous improvement
• Conflict management
• Time management
• Microsoft Word
• Budgeting
• Computer literacy
• Management
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Office
• Continuous integration
• Supervising experience
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