Ben Hamman
Cypress
Summary
Experienced Production Control Manager with a strong focus on materials management, production scheduling, and vendor relationships, ensuring timely delivery and optimal inventory levels.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Control Manager
Essentra Components / National Oilwell Varco (NOV)
Houston, TX
09.2014 - 02.2026
- Oversaw production planning and scheduling to align with customer demand and inventory levels.
- Managed supplier relationships to secure timely delivery of materials critical for production schedules.
- Managed logistics operations to meet customer expectations and financial standards and policies.
- Created work orders and planned distribution and scheduling in alignment with available resources.
- Investigated all work order variances and gave explanation for variances.
- Reported on key production metrics for senior management team.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing teams to align production strategy with market demand, optimizing output levels accordingly.
- Monitored inventory for efficient parts flow between departments.
- Oversaw procurement activities, negotiating favorable contracts with suppliers and maintaining strong relationships with vendors.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Coordinated cycle counting and annual physical counts of inventory and investigated and answered any discrepancies.
Planning Manager
Essentra Components
Houston, TX
04.2012 - 09.2014
- Streamlined communication between departments, resulting in improved collaboration on planning processes.
- Mentored junior planners on best practices for demand forecasting and capacity planning.
- Checked and controlled inventory levels to identify risks and opportunities.
- Oversaw inventory replenishment strategies and processes for programs.
- Evaluated performance metrics to identify areas for continuous improvement in planning operations.
- Developed and implemented strategic planning initiatives to optimize production schedules.
Business Systems Manager
Essentra Components
Houston, TX
06.2010 - 04.2012
- Developed and executed strategic plans for software integration, aligning technology with business objectives.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure effective service delivery and compliance with contractual obligations.
- Evaluated emerging technologies and tools to support business growth and enhance user experience.
- Established performance metrics for systems management, driving accountability and tracking progress toward goals.
- Facilitated seamless system integrations, ensuring minimal disruptions to daily operations.
- Conducted regular reviews of existing systems infrastructure for opportunities to improve performance metrics.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by streamlining workflows and automating manual tasks.
Consultant Project Manager
Essentra Components
Chicago, IL
01.2010 - 06.2010
- Mentored junior staff on project management best practices and methodologies.
- Enhanced team productivity with efficient delegation of tasks, ensuring each team member was fully utilized based on skills and expertise.
- Coordinated training initiatives for team members, promoting professional growth while also bolstering the overall skill set within the organization.
- Developed comprehensive project plans aligning with organizational goals.
Data Manager
Essentra Components
Erie, PA
09.2007 - 12.2008
- Ensured data integrity through regular audits and validation procedures.
- Trained team members in best practices for data handling, improving overall productivity and data integrity.
- Analyzed data trends to enhance decision-making processes.
- Led cross-functional teams in implementing data-driven strategies for operational improvements.
Project Lead
Essentra Components
Erie, PA
09.2005 - 09.2007
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of various project components.
- Facilitated clear communication between internal departments, ensuring all parties remained aligned on goals throughout the duration of each project.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
- Ensured timely delivery of critical deliverables by closely monitoring progress against milestones and adjusting plans as necessary.
Assistant Warehouse Manager
Essentra Components
Erie, PA
05.2004 - 09.2005
- Coordinated daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and timely order fulfillment.
- Assisted in scheduling and assigning tasks to optimize workforce efficiency.
- Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, freight and parcel shipments, returns, and transfers.
- Double checked records, daily reports, and inventory transactions to identify and correct variances.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, offering constructive feedback aimed at improving individual skills while also recognizing outstanding achievements among team members.
Secondary Operations Manager
Essentra Components
Erie, PA
04.2003 - 05.2004
- Managed budget allocations, ensuring resources aligned with operational goals and objectives.
- Coordinated with suppliers to maintain quality standards and timely deliveries of components.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
Customer Service Representative
Essentra Components
Erie, PA
03.2002 - 04.2003
- Assisted customers with inquiries and product information.
- Processed customer orders and returns using company systems.
- Utilized EDI systems for automotive accounts.
- Resolved customer complaints by identifying issues and providing solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management And Marketing
Gannon University
Erie, PASkills
- Materials management
- ERP systems expertise
- Inventory monitoring
- Supply chain coordination
- Production scheduling/Planning
- Vendor relationship management
- Logistics
- Metrics management
- Production data analysis
- Procurement
Accomplishments
- Lead role in software implementations for Scheduling software (Preactor) and Sales quoting and order entry (Quote2Order).
- Department lead on numerous ERP implementation teams for BPCS, Fourth Shift, and JDE (Oracle based).
- Lead role in RF Systems implementations of RF Smart, RT CIM, and Visibar.
- Led numerous warehouse reconfigurations or designs.
Timeline
Production Control Manager
Essentra Components / National Oilwell Varco (NOV)
09.2014 - 02.2026
Planning Manager
Essentra Components
04.2012 - 09.2014
Business Systems Manager
Essentra Components
06.2010 - 04.2012
Consultant Project Manager
Essentra Components
01.2010 - 06.2010
Data Manager
Essentra Components
09.2007 - 12.2008
Project Lead
Essentra Components
09.2005 - 09.2007
Assistant Warehouse Manager
Essentra Components
05.2004 - 09.2005
Secondary Operations Manager
Essentra Components
04.2003 - 05.2004
Customer Service Representative
Essentra Components
03.2002 - 04.2003
Bachelor of Science - Business Management And Marketing
Gannon University