ALVIN M. BENJAMIN
OWENSBORO,KY
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in inventory management and cross-functional collaboration at Reckitt/Meade Johnson Nutrition. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and maintaining high-quality standards. Expertise in SAP and a strong commitment to safety training, leading to successful product launches and robust stakeholder relationships.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Packaging Relief Operator
RECKITT/MEADE JOHNSON NUTRITION
Evansville, IN
02.2025 - Current
- Managed equipment handling and product assembly to ensure seamless production flow.
- Monitored and maintained high product quality standards for all items produced.
- Prioritized safety by adhering to guidelines, creating a secure workplace for all personnel.
- Conducted regular machinery maintenance, enhancing operational efficiency and longevity.
- Collaborated with diverse teams to address challenges and achieve production goals.
TPM PLANNER (Contractor)
RECKITT/MEADE JOHNSON NUTRITION
Evansville, IN
11.2023 - 01.2025
- Executed sourcing, manufacturing, and delivery strategies for assigned products with third-party manufacturers.
- Coordinated needs of third-party manufacturers with internal teams and raw material suppliers.
- Completed necessary SAP and business transactions supporting third-party manufacturing operations.
- Participated in cross-functional teams to achieve objectives and foster relationships with key stakeholders.
- Drove product launch initiatives and changes as liaison between internal teams and external manufacturers.
- Delivered high-quality products while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Maintained effective relationships with external manufacturing networks to assess capabilities and options.
- Monitored performance indicators for third-party manufacturers to ensure quality, service, and cost efficiency.
PRODUCTION PLANNER
SCOTT MANUFACTURING
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Creating, printing, and distributing work tickets for production based on customer requirements.
- Closing work tickets when production is completed.
- Printing labels for packaging and shipping of materials produced.
- Holding daily production meeting with crew to discuss workflow and order requirements.
- Reporting to office manager if any changes are needed in production, manpower or break-in required by customer.
- Preparing manifest and ensuring that shipments are correct and completed on time.
- Meeting with departments lead to discuss shortages so work tickets can be created to bridge gap.
- Conducting frequent physical inventory to maintain integrity of inventory.
- Logistics: Managing and scheduling trucking and transport of finished materials to designated vendors and follow up to keep on time delivery.
- Daily walk through of departments to see if there is any need or requirements by operators and department leads.
- Filing of closed tickets.
- Updating SOPs for training when changes are made to processes.
- Henderson Plant
SUPPLY CHAIN SCHEDULER
Commonwealth Rolled Products
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Scheduling of coils to the wide cold mill.
- Perform WIP Sweep inventory.
- Track coils and update necessary personnel with issues.
- Give daily reports on inventory and keep affected personnel informed of any delays in Scheduling.
- Check emails periodically and respond to them in a timely fashion.
- Participate in daily meetings and report on Scheduling adherence and production.
- Keep supply chain management informed of any issues with scheduling, inventory and downtime via emails and mass texts.
- Keep track of coils in escalation and notify affected personnel to make necessary adjustments.
- Keep workbook updated, clean up conditional formatting and diversion tabs.
- Practice safety when doing WIP Sweep in the mill.
- Updating workbook with coils coming in from the hot mill.
- Entering data for coils to be scheduled.
- Using MOC, MVS and ULTRA VNC to create, update, and issue schedules to the wide cold mill.
MATERIAL PLANNER 1
Dana Incorporated
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Initiated material releases based on analysis of requirements, aligning with plant production schedules.
- Collaborated with suppliers through phone and web portal to ensure timely material shipments.
- Escalated major delivery issues to management, safeguarding against disruptions in production flow.
- Leveraged internal reports to modify replenishment parameters, optimizing order accuracy and timing.
- Reported shortages in daily meetings with Master Scheduler, offering feedback on expected arrivals.
- Partnered with Plant Logistics Provider to streamline scheduling of routine loads, reducing expedited freight.
- Drafted and submitted debit memos for expenses incurred due to vendor delays or errors.
- Conducted regular inventory audits at warehouse and production sites to avert stock outages.
DISTRIBUTION CENTER SHIPPING CLERK
The Glenmore Distillery
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Shipping and receiving of various liquor /spirits.
- Physical Inventory management.
- Inventory cycle count.
- Daily use and operation of the Automated storage and retrieval system [AS/RS].
- Utilize Savanna.net Warehouse Execution System for all aspects of shipping, receiving and warehousing.
- Assume responsibilities of Shipping Supervisors in their absence.
- Communication between different departments as it pertains to inventory, production and scheduling.
- Interaction with loaders, operators, and management in the execution of daily shipping and receiving needs.
Stores Attendant/Material Handler
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (TEKMARK GLOBAL)
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Received materials for projects, verifying quantity and quality against purchase orders.
- Entered data into SAP and Maximo to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Picked and packaged requested materials for issuance to project personnel, updating systems accordingly.
- Tracked work orders in Maximo to identify new purchase orders and incoming materials.
- Conducted regular physical inventories to monitor material levels and update stock records.
- Managed logistics for trucking and transport of goods to various AEP locations as needed.
- Performed general warehouse duties including data entry, shelving, and implementing 5S practices.
- Communicated with vendors to expedite work orders and updated supervisors on incoming materials.
Cell Operator
Century Aluminum
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Tapping for Metal & Bath.
- Operating P & H Cranes as well as ECL cranes.
- Bath and Metal Sampling.
- Skimming.
- Raking.
- Covering Anodes.
- Raising Beams.
- Marking Anodes.
- Operating Heavy equipment including fork trucks, bob cats, and heavy-duty sweeper.
MACHINE OPERATOR 1
DAL-TILE CORPORATION
03.2018 - 05.2018
- Monitor equipment and processes & report problems to maintenance.
- Inspect tiles for visual defects.
- Follow ISO operating procedures.
- Practice 5S.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Production Assistant-Shipping & Receiving
AK Steel (Contractor HR Solutions INC)
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Packaging of Coils for Shipping.
- Receiving of goods and materials for productions and shipping.
- Banding of coils for shipping.
- Performing checks on completed coils for proper packaging before shipping.
Operations Manager
NB Environmental Services Ltd
04.2016 - 03.2017
- Inspected progress of all projects through facility walkthroughs.
- Collaborated with department heads to assess staffing needs and promote employees.
- Formulated and implemented company-wide policies for operational efficiency.
- Reported to Managing Director as an active member of Management Team.
- Provided leadership to enhance organizational effectiveness across operational functions.
- Contributed to development and execution of organizational strategies and practices.
- Managed Support Services functions, improving effectiveness through enhanced coordination.
- Drove initiatives promoting long-term operational excellence within management team.
Materials Specialist
Shell Exploration & Production
04.2013 - 03.2016
- Shipping and receiving of goods and materials for Drilling, Construction and Production.
- Goods Receipt & Goods Issuing.
- Purchase Order Expediting.
- Physical Inventory (Performing cycle counts and resolving discrepancies).
- Working closely with other departments like purchasing, production planning, and inventory control to ensure accurate data and smooth operations.
- Shipping Request.
- Managing and maintaining accurate material master data within the system (SAP).
- Creating and updating material master records with accurate information like descriptions, specifications, units of measure, and relevant classifications.
- Monitoring stock levels and initiating replenishment actions when necessary.
INGREDIENTS PROCESSOR
UNILEVER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
05.2011 - 02.2013
- Operated forklift to transport supplies to packaging line efficiently.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with incoming and outgoing materials.
- Inspected incoming materials for shortages or damages and reported findings promptly.
- Moved and stored various materials, parts, or products as required.
- Filled orders from storage areas and delivered items to designated departments.
- Stacked pallets and arranged materials according to safety guidelines.
- Transferred materials between departments using hand trucks or power equipment.
- Occasionally operated additional equipment, including walking cranes or hoists.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Management & Administration
Brescia University
Owensboro, KYBachelor of Science - Business Management
St Gregory’s University
Shawnee, OKSkills
- Inventory Management
- Shipping
- Goods Receipt
- PO Expediting
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- SAP
- Industrial Super Safety
- Defensive Driving
- Commentary Driving
- HUET
- Forklift Operation
- Overhead Crane Operation
- Electrical Pallet Jack Operation
- Managing Safely
- Safety Training
- First Aid Training
- BBSM
- Hazardous Waste Management
- Rigging
- DSP Approved
- TWIC Holder
- OSHA Training
- Reading for Information
- Observation
- Applied Mathematics
- Locating Information
Twitter Blog Portfolio
Twitter/Blog/Portfolio
References
- Lennon Roberts, US Bank, Mortgage, 904-314-0528, lennon.roberts@usbank.com
- Dale Armistead, First Liberty Financial Mortgage, Real Estate Mortgage Lender, 270-929-2502, dalearmistead@yahoo.com
- Leah Minnick, AEP Transmissions Supervisor, 260-249-0319
- Kwame Ward, The Glenmore Distillery, Bottling Supervisor, 270-314-0874
Achievements And Memberships
Brescia University Alumni Association Board of Directors, 07/01/25, Present
Certificates And Degrees
- Associate of Science in Business Management & Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Business Management
Timeline
Packaging Relief Operator
RECKITT/MEADE JOHNSON NUTRITION
02.2025 - Current
TPM PLANNER (Contractor)
RECKITT/MEADE JOHNSON NUTRITION
11.2023 - 01.2025
PRODUCTION PLANNER
SCOTT MANUFACTURING
06.2023 - 10.2023
SUPPLY CHAIN SCHEDULER
Commonwealth Rolled Products
11.2021 - 11.2022
MATERIAL PLANNER 1
Dana Incorporated
04.2021 - 11.2021
DISTRIBUTION CENTER SHIPPING CLERK
The Glenmore Distillery
06.2020 - 01.2021
Stores Attendant/Material Handler
AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (TEKMARK GLOBAL)
10.2018 - 03.2020
Cell Operator
Century Aluminum
05.2018 - 10.2018
MACHINE OPERATOR 1
DAL-TILE CORPORATION
03.2018 - 05.2018
Production Assistant-Shipping & Receiving
AK Steel (Contractor HR Solutions INC)
10.2017 - 03.2018
Operations Manager
NB Environmental Services Ltd
04.2016 - 03.2017
Materials Specialist
Shell Exploration & Production
04.2013 - 03.2016
INGREDIENTS PROCESSOR
UNILEVER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
05.2011 - 02.2013
Associate of Science - Business Management & Administration
Brescia University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
St Gregory’s University