Ben Malka Email: adzhl6@r.postjobfree.com

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Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442

Summary

Manufacturing leader who drives success and directs high producing team while developing employees loyalty. Experienced in using Lean Manufacturing to reduce costs and streamline production processes, managing in Union and nonunion setting, planning production schedules over multiple shifts. Focused on safety, quality and productivity to meet customers’ expectations and achieve company goals.

Experience

PLANT MANAGER

2019 –Present TE Wire & Cable, LLC

Responsible for all operations including shipping, receiving, inventory, profit and loss, manufacturing, maintenance, planning, and safety for a $44 million organization.

Leads all production, planning, shipping, and purchasing operations which resulted in consistently exceeding all productivity goals.

Developed and implemented cost-saving initiatives including scrap and waste savings.

Led and implemented a self-managed operation which resulted in a 15% annual growth. Maintained high quality, and superior workmanship.

Developed, implemented, and maintained an interactive and dynamic safety program which resulted in reduction of recordable or lost time accidents and create savings in worker's compensation insurance.

Led the transition from a traditional push driven manufacturing company to a highly flexible, customer focused, multi-functional facility which increased customers by offering more innovative and creative product solutions based on the voice of the customers.

Developed the project scope, budget, and coordinated all the testing activities of the environmental consultant and the material removal by a qualified extraction company.

Participated in the new product development responsible for leading and developing new technologies which increased customers and expanded the company's product offerings and technical capabilities.

PRODUCTION MANAGER

2004 –2019 US Wire & Cable

Manages a team of more than 200 employees across more than 20 production lines.

Plans and implement production schedules over multiple ships and production lines.

Establishes production goals.

Assess performance and facilitate continuous improvements to meet production goals and on-time delivery.

Interpose new production methods.

Reduced amount of scrap below goal level for production lines.

Building a system to sort and mixing scrap for production.

Provides hands-on training for new employees.

Support Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer with daily operational functions.

Obtains documents, clearances, certificates & approvals from local, state, and federal agencies.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

2001-2004 Tri County Electric

Manages a team of 10 employees.

Plans and implement electric control and wiring for sorting systems conveyers.

QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER

1995-2001 Print Electronics

Manages the implementation and administration of programs, tools and initiatives to ensure quality products, such as manufacturing policies and documents, quality metrics.

Issue nonconforming reports (NCRs) for non-conforming work or process.

Manage NCRs to ensure it is resolved in a timely manner.

Conduct safety meetings.

Advised and assist in the selection, training, appraising and development of QC inspection, methods, and procedures.

Collaborate with production management to address concerns and make recommendations for improvements both proactively and reactively.

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering Ariel University (Israel)-1991 to 1995

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