Ben Reynolds
Enfield,CT
Summary
Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
Springfield Spring Corporation
03.2020 - Current
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
Manufacturing Engineer
Springfield Spring Corporation
10.2018 - Current
- Used lean manufacturing principles to develop, evaluate and improve [Type] manufacturing methods.
- Identified problems and specific resolutions to fix defective, damaged or malfunctioning parts, assemblies, equipment and systems.
- Selected manufacturing methods, fabrication and operations to develop and coordinate production.
- Served as technical liaison between customer, manufacturing, quality assurance and vendor and supplier personnel to resolve technical and quality issues.
- Performed concurrent design and manufacturing engineering and other functions to reduce time required to bring product to market.
- Designed and built process tooling, insert molds and arbor press tooling.
Quality Engineer
Conval
02.2018 - 10.2018
- Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
- Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
- Coordinated with quality control staff to complete inspections.
- Supported quality team members during corrective action updates.
- Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
- Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
Manufacturing Technician
Suddekor
05.2015 - 02.2018
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Trained and supervised production staff in use of equipment and machinery.
- Performed in-depth analysis of manufacturing processes, identifying areas for improvement and cost savings.
- Developed and implemented process improvement initiatives to maximize productivity.
Maintenance Technician
Trinity Health New England
09.2010 - 05.2015
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
Machine Setup Operator
Marox
09.2006 - 10.2009
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Trained and mentored new and existing machinists on proper machining techniques.
- Established machining parameters and test runs for new parts and components.
- Repaired and maintained machine tools, fixtures and other production equipment.
- Measured, examined or tested completed units to check for defects and verify conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers.
- Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Manufacturing Engineering Technologies
Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA05.2016
Skills
- Multi-Unit Operations Management
- Process Improvement
- Team Leadership
- Systems Implementations
- Project Planning
- Complex Problems Analysis
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Database Maintenance (SQL, API, Data Analytics)
- Machine Tool Technologies
- CAD/CAM software (Solidworks, AutoCad)
Certification
- Certified Fork Lift Operator
Timeline
Operations Manager
Springfield Spring Corporation
03.2020 - Current
Manufacturing Engineer
Springfield Spring Corporation
10.2018 - Current
Quality Engineer
Conval
02.2018 - 10.2018
Manufacturing Technician
Suddekor
05.2015 - 02.2018
Maintenance Technician
Trinity Health New England
09.2010 - 05.2015
Machine Setup Operator
Marox
09.2006 - 10.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Manufacturing Engineering Technologies
Springfield Technical Community College
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