ben kirwan

 0000 xxxxxx xxxx , xxxx , xxxxx 00000
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executive profile

experienced plant operator & manager

dynamic industrial operations professional with over 15 years of demonstrated success in large scale projects, specifically in the areas of financial analysis, operations efficiency practices, product development and market penetration, quality assurance methodologies, as well as procurement of industrial products.  additionally astute at developing communications protocols to ensure all resources are regularly kept in the information loop.      

applicable

skill set

  cross-training methods

  kan ban systems

  iso 9000 specifications

  billing and billing review

  shipping & receiving

  financial analysis

  data analysis

  budgetary plans

  problem solving

  productivity plans

• vmi stocking programs

  kpi monitoring expertise

  document creation expert

  supplier negotiations

  inventory control & analysis

key

achievements

functional

abilities

ø  directly assisted in implementing cross-training programs both internally and externally resulting in increased information and knowledge sharing standards. 

ø  successfully led and managed large government contract of $6m, totaling approximately 20% of annual business revenue. 

ø  developed and implemented iso documentation protocols resulting in productivity and efficiency increases. 

ø  instituted strategic re-organization and cost reduction practices resulting in annual savings of $250k.

ø  utilized extensive knowledge of maynard operation sequence techniques (most) in order to evaluate and make appropriate recommendation regarding labor costs quotations. 

ø  tasked with designing branding materials through utilization of graphic arts knowledge.

ø  reduced overhead costs by 10% through targeted sourcing and re-engineering of relevant components. 

ø  developed comprehensive sales training guide for regional sales managers as well as key distributors throughout country.

ø  developed cost reducing computer solutions to manufacturing processes which resulted in turnaround time reduction of 300%.

ø  charged with utilization of rfid tags for the government contracts including sourcing, development of iso procedures, teaching classes and implementing the use of these radio frequency identification tags.

leadership skills

ø  effectively manages supervisory staff and departmental heads. 

ø  regularly schedules reviews and tracks progress of particular projects.

ø  compiles and disseminates various monthly project reports for owners and lending banks.

ø  monitors and verifies labor and equipment costs for review and payment.

ø  changes project order management submittals and rfi reviews when necessary.

ø  works directly with supervisory staff, superintendents, and in-house crews.

ø  conducts analysis of monthly reports and internal financial statements.

ø  ensures correct product ordering protocols are in place as well as a/p and a/r processes for efficient billing.

ø  interprets blue prints

ø  conducts budget control analyses, buy outs, invoicing, anticipated cost reports, and payable verifications.

ø  responsible for purchasing and procurement as well as scheduling and installation.

specialized skill-set

professional

experience

earlier experience

education & training

ø  ms office suite, ms project, military specifications expertise, product coordination requirements via dcma (military inspectors)   

private consultant                                                                                            2008-present

- primary responsibilities included development of various marketing materials according to client specifications, conducting market and territory analyses to exact demographic information, as well as branding development and implementation initiatives. 

machine technologies                                                                                   2005-2008 positions held: cnc operator, quality engineer, quality department supervisor, project manager

- primary responsibilities included detailed and strategic finance support, information management, procurement, and distribution functions.  also performed research on relevant markets, cost drivers, time reduction and efficiency best practices methods, as well as made recommendations based on in-depth knowledge of procurement and pricing as related to potential roi metrics.      

pok of north america                                                                                    2004-2005

position: operations manager

- primary responsibilities included development of production and efficiency practices related to pricing quotes, development and execution of customer service improvement programs, as well as providing regular communications to executive management via reports and measurement tools.   

maxum yachts                                                                                                1999-2004

positions held: cnc supervisor, manufacturing engineer, it manager

- developed and implemented a wide array of free stock programs for clientele base, conducted forecasting to reduce costs, as well as acted as liaison between customers and suppliers. 

airpax corporation                                                                                               

position: operations manager

thermolyte corporation                                                                                                       position: sales department manager

bright star industries                                                                                     

position: market manager

b.s. c industrial science, northeast missouri state university

- additional training:

  franklin-covey leadership course

  ndt level i certification

  trained in astm b117 (salt spray testing)

  project management fundamentals