Jeffrey P. Benes

Graham, NC ***** • 336-***-**** • adzfbx@r.postjobfree.com • https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-benes-98252417/

Plant Manager

Accomplished Operations Leader with a history of successfully directing and managing organizations to exceed profit goals and customer demands. Effectively manages P&L for Fortune 500 firms, leveraging expertise in the entrepreneurial business sector with startup operations and turn around business. Continually sets challenging goals, driving organizational improvement and growing the customer base.

Team Leadership & Training Communications (All Levels) Continuous Improvement

Sales & Revenue Growth Operational Leadership Coaching & Mentoring

P&L Production Management Six Sigma QA Methods Matrix Management

Global Operations Scheduling Risk Analysis & Productivity

Metric KPI Driven Financial Budgets Safety / Security Officer

Short- & Long-Term Planning Strong Engineering Background Monthly Reporting

Distribution & Fulfillment Management SAP, JD Edwards, & HRIS Fluent Staffing Agency Experience

Recruiting & Hiring Manager Yellow, Green, Black Belt Trained Visual Floor Management

OSHA-30 Certified Cost Control Apply “Best Practices”

Professional Experience

CKS Packaging, Graham NC Jun 2022 – Present

Industry Leading US Packaging Corporation.

Transportation & Safety Manager

Managing Transportation & Safety Operations at CKS Manufacturing site, responsible for 400 trailers, 15 trucks, certifications, maintenance, and daily transportation scheduling. OSHA-30 certified for 225 person, 24X7 production.

Schedule 24X7 Transportation deliveries.

Ensure all Tractor & Trailer maintenance is complete, along with current registrations.

OSHA-30 certified and management of OSHA Compliant program for manufacturing operations.

Consultant, Manufacturing Operations Jan 2022 – Jun 2022

Manufacturing, Logistics, & Operations consulting services to various NC Companies.

LabCorp / Medtox, Graham NC Jan 2021 – Dec 2021

Largest US Medical & Drug Testing Manufacturer with $18B in sales revenues.

Manufacturing Manager

Managing manufacturing operations at LabCorp Diagnostic Device Test Center, producing drug testing kits for commercial & governmental use.

Producing 18,000 devices daily.

Managing on site, providing day to day direction to 46 production team associates.

Achieved 99.9% inventory accuracy through a daily cycle count program.

Accountable for daily attendance, counseling, and team associate development.

Utilizing Kaizen, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies to improve operational performance.

Ensuring compliance to all safety regulations, both governmental & environmental.

Ensuring compliance to all product FDA reliability conformance to specifications.

Compliant with ISO Standards resulting in successful ISO audits.

Managing facility equipment to avoid downtime, through a proactive preventative maintenance program.

Luxfer Gas Cylinders, Graham NC Jul 2020 – Dec 2020

Leading Aluminum Gas Cylinder manufacturer with $800M in sales revenues.

Manufacturing Manager

Managed manufacturing operations in US site, producing extruded aluminum gas cylinders by taking raw aluminum logs, transforming them into machined and tested consumer gas cylinders.

Provided on site, day to day direction to the production team.

Accountable for daily attendance, counseling, and production output.

Utilized Kaizen, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies improve operational performance.

Ensured compliance to all safety regulations, both governmental & environmental.

Created an active Continuous Improvement Program compliant with ISO Standards.

Managed facility equipment to avoid downtime, through a proactive preventative maintenance program.

Responsible for inventory management achieving 99.9% inventory accuracy.

Lenovo, Whitsett NC (Start Up) Sept 2012 – Jul 2020

Leading PC manufacturer with $50B in revenues.

US Manufacturing Operations Manager / Fulfillment Center

Launch US manufacturing operations as part of a global re-shoring expansion initiative, effectively working in a global multi-site environment across Mexico, China, Brazil, and the US.

Developed 60,000 sqft mfg Greenfield site & transferred mfg process from Lenovo Monterrey Mexico.

Hired a 115 colleague team, purchased and installed equipment, and ramped up operations within 3 months of start up to full production takt rate.

Utilized Kaizen, Lean, and Six Sigma methodologies improve operational performance.

Implemented Cost Management, for lowest cost, to compete in the global market.

Utilized 5S principles for plant safety, production, and material management.

Received North Carolina Top Manufacturer Award 2013 and 2017 for exceeding KPI’s.

ACW Technology Inc., RTP NC (Start Up) April 2009 – Aug 2012

Electronics Contract Manufacturer

Operations Manager

Assisted to start this US operations for ACW Tech Inc., as part of a global expansion and growth program.

Secured State and City incentive funding for Business Development.

Developed a 45,000 sqft mfg site, hired the team, purchased equipment, and developed the supply base.

Secured 13 Customers and started generating revenue within 5 months of startup.

Catalyst Manufacturing Services, RTP NC (Start Up) Operations Manager Sept 2002 – Mar 2009

Electronics Manufacturing Company.

Additional Relevant Experience

FCI / Berg Electronics, Applications Engineer & Program Management

SCI Systems, General Manager, Materials Manager, Production Manager, Manager: Program Office

Education

Master of Science, Operations Management, University of Southern California

Bachelor of Science, Science, Florida Institute of Technology

Military Experience: US Marine Corps, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired)

Community Affiliations: Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout, Presently Scout Leader

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