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Benjamin Crane

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Summary

Results-driven operations leader with extensive experience managing diverse teams and large-scale facilities. Known for driving operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with industry regulations while delivering exceptional customer experiences through innovative solutions and process improvements.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Operations

Veritiv
Grapevine
09.2023 - Current
  • 1st Director of Operations assigned to newly implemented Kitting and Co-Packing Division to assist in rapid growth and expansion of Veritiv portfolio across US
  • Manage operations in CA, UT, TX, TN, KY, FL, NC, PA, and NJ.
  • 25 Direct reports with 2000 hourly teammates
  • Implemented technology and equipment upgrades in the kitting department to increase efficiencies and output, beginning with auto-tapers, basic conveyors, and shrink wrap tunnels. Large-scale investments for new blister packaging systems, side seal, and cello wrap equipment.
  • Developed streamlined processes to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Fostered a culture of safety and compliance throughout the organization.
  • Established operational guidelines and identified opportunities for improvement with KPI reporting and production standards.

Director of Operations

Geodis
Lancaster
01.2014 - 11.2023
  • Oversee 3 accounts across 2 facilities, 1.1M square feet total. 709K sq ft-food grade facility, 400K sq ft-HAZMAT controlled facility.
  • Manage customer-facing roles managing communication at all levels of the customer organization and Geodis global leadership.
  • Handle current contracts including open book and fixed-variable accounts.
  • Oversee detailed experience with AIB, FDA, DOT, and HAZMAT regulations.
  • Develop new lines of business with existing customers to include packaging and customization services. P&L responsibility for 2 accounts totaling $25M annual revenue.
  • Manage material flow, storage, and global order fulfillment for YETI.
  • Identify and implement supply chain improvement opportunities such as monitoring shipping velocities of items to determine to slot within the warehouse.
  • Lead cross-department initiatives to develop and pursue cost-reduction programs.
  • Draft budgets, monitored warehouse costs, and reduced expenses when possible.
  • Lead warehouse improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies.
  • Coordinate quarterly business reviews alongside senior management. Enforced the on-time shipment of products to create exceptional customer experiences.

Senior Manager of Operations

ODW Contract Services
Dallas
10.2000 - 11.2014
  • Primary 3PL for Navistar/International Trucks production facilities in Texas, Ohio, and Mexico.
  • Managed a team of 30 managers and supervisors as well as 350 associates.
  • Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments throughout the leadership team.
  • Planned and oversaw strategic, operational, and administrative programs, projects, and services of broad significance to the organization within the designated functional area of focus.
  • Established and implemented short- and long-range organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and operating procedures.
  • Monitored and evaluated programmatic and operational effectiveness and effects changes required for improvement.
  • Provided strategic advice and recommendations to leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of new or modified operating policies, practices, and procedures within the specified functional area of focus.
  • Provided professional consultation and leadership to all faculty and staff employed by the component and service as the principal point of expertise on all matters relating to the specified functional area of focus.
  • Managed all VAS, kitting, and sequencing operations. Meet or exceed the contractual obligation of JIT delivery of material to production lines.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Economics

University of North Texas
Denton, TX
12-1997

Skills

  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Project management and planning
  • Strategic alignment
  • Team collaboration
  • Quality assurance
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Results orientation
  • Process improvement
  • Start-up and turnaround expertise
  • Effective communication

Websites

Certification

  • Geodis Account of the Year, 2020
  • Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

References

AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Timeline

Director of Operations

Veritiv
09.2023 - Current

Director of Operations

Geodis
01.2014 - 11.2023

Senior Manager of Operations

ODW Contract Services
10.2000 - 11.2014

Bachelor of Science - Economics

University of North Texas

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