Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.
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Ben McKinlay
Arlington,WA
Summary
Overview
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Fullwiler Construction
PROJECT MANAGER
08.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives
- Managed projects from procurement to commission
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance
- Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships
- Provided management for internal personnel, contractors, and vendors.
Blue Origin
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
07.2019 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Established inventory targets, stock level and risk mitigation targets and managed flexibility strategy to optimize inventory
- Built supplier relationships to mitigate risk and establish effective purchasing arrangements with indirect and logistics customers
- Integrated financial and operation plans with strategic objectives to deliver improved operational and financial results to boost customer satisfaction, profitability and working capital
- Managed production levels, identified material shortages, and monitored inventory levels to meet order delivery requirements
- Improved, standardized, and documented planning and scheduling processes
- Collaborated with internal teams to improve outputs to meet demand and supply requirements, ensuring inventory integrity targets for finished goods
- Identified, selected, and maintained logistic suppliers and achieved optimum cost and service qualities
- Managed distribution network, logistics, trade compliance and warehouse management
- Removed bottlenecks in supply chain flow to save 2 manufacturing days in front end processing of parts requests.
THE BOEING COMPANY
OPERATIONS MANAGER
07.2013 - 07.2019
Job overview
- Ensured that products were produced on time and are of good quality
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines
- Wrote process and production schedules with a 3 day flow rate reduction year over year
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills
- Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste
- Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions and unavoidable delays
- Coordinated company projects and programs that supported manufacturing function
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands
- Coordinated procedures for facility and equipment maintenance, modification, or replacement
THE BOEING COMPANY
MANUFACTURING TEAM LEAD
07.2011 - 07.2013
Job overview
- Identified problems and implemented effective solutions
- Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel to daily tasks
- Communicated job expectations and monitored employees
- Reported tool, machinery, and equipment issues to maintenance personnel
- Led safety meetings and monitored compliance with gear requirements and best practices
- Read and interpreted drawings, technical documentation, and installation plans
- Completed, inspected, and transported finished fuselage assembly sections
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety
- Distributed individual assignments to team members and monitored progress against production timetables.
Sellen Construction Company
CONSTRUCTION CREW LEAD
06.2008 - 07.2011
Job overview
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized
- Determined materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies
- Prepared job sites for work plans by measuring and marking different distances
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and skid steers
- Interpreted job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work.
US Navy, Naval Base Kitsap
DIVISION LEAD
06.2006 - 06.2008
Job overview
- Oversaw division of up 88 sailors and marines in joint taskforce operations for missile management, moves and storage.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Participated in cross-functional team-building activities.
Education
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science from Marketing Management
2018
University Overview
Everett Community College
Associate of Arts from Communications
2011
University Overview
Everett Community College
Avionics
2011
University Overview
Skills
- Workflow Planning
- Environmental Policy
- CRM
- Project Management
- Quality Standards
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Cost Management
- Ops Management
- Technical Specifications
- Long-Range Planning
- Interpersonal Communications
- Social Media Best Practices
- Special Projects
- MS Office
Special Projects
Special Projects
• Green Van initiative, The Boeing Company: Created fleet criteria checklist for vehicle needs in each area. Determined charging station requirements, battery cycle times, usage frequency, chain of determination for infrequent needs. Worked closely with automotive team to ensure long term fleet management.
• Code Compliance, Fullwiler Construction: Created Green Building checklist for new building code requirements, which included working with Seattle City Light for electrical usage forecasts, load management and growth projection.
• Warehouse Flow, Blue Origin: Designed and created a workplace flow for incoming and outgoing parts, assemblies, consumables, and tools for manufacturing needs. This included the reconfiguration of the entire building while keeping the supply house in service.
Timeline
PROJECT MANAGER
Fullwiler Construction
08.2021 - Current
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER
Blue Origin
07.2019 - 08.2021
OPERATIONS MANAGER
THE BOEING COMPANY
07.2013 - 07.2019
MANUFACTURING TEAM LEAD
THE BOEING COMPANY
07.2011 - 07.2013
CONSTRUCTION CREW LEAD
Sellen Construction Company
06.2008 - 07.2011
DIVISION LEAD
US Navy, Naval Base Kitsap
06.2006 - 06.2008
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science from Marketing Management
Everett Community College
Associate of Arts from Communications
Everett Community College
Avionics
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