BENJAMIN EVANS
Belton,MO
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
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Certification
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26
years of professional experience
Work History
Integrated Supply Chain Supervisor
Honeywell FM&T
05.2022 - Current
- Manage the production of over 120 highly complex assemblies to meet and exceed customer demand delivering a 97% ship commitment, 96% reduction in demand due, and driving Past Due to Demand to less than 1%.
- Implement Lean Six Sigma principles to manage the daily flow of over 600 work orders to drive a unified focus of effort between ISC Program Managers (IPM), Engineers, Maintenance and calibration personnel, Operators, Quality, Calibrations and Maintenance, and numerous other support departments to deliver highest quality parts on time to the customer.
- Maximize throughput of part production through 40 critical machines, reducing downtime by 40% by coordinating time studies with Industrial Engineers (IE), streamlining engineer controls, and incorporating Continuous Improvement and Rapid Problem Skills to reduce or eliminate bottlenecks and minimize idle time.
- Implement Kaizen projects to identify and mitigate or eliminate roadblocks. Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly Gembas to maximize leadership presence, observe and understand department and plant processes, and implement rapid problem solving by working directly with operators, engineers, quality, and other supporting personnel.
- Administer daily Tier I, Tier II, operational and KPI alignment meetings to provide cross-functional teamwork between over 120 personnel ensuring the department goals and metrics are fully understood, roadblocks are communicated, tasks are delegated to the correct personnel, and follow-up is conducted.
- Supervise a team of 11 engineers and operators supporting new product development programs driving cross-functional execution to meet program and production objectives by coordinating customer ship commitments; executing daily, weekly, and monthly tier and operational meetings, and driving innovation and solutions to roadblocks.
- Synergize a team of 19 operators to manufacture and produce required daily, weekly, and monthly goals. Execute Lean Daily Manufacturing practices by implementing daily Tier 1 meetings; managing pay, health and safety, training and qualifications, and all other aspects of personnel management and leadership. Ensure the continuous improvement of character and work ethic is daily implemented.
Ordnance Repair Manager
United States Marine Corps
10.2000 - 05.2022
- Manage six geographically separated departments, ensuring the maintenance program of over 10,000 pieces of equipment is compliant to technical specifications and available to customer on time every time.
- Implement senior executive and Department of Defense guidance to ensure personnel are trained and equipped, and proper ordnance/weapon related programs to include maintenance management, calibrations program management, preventative and corrective maintenance, modifications control, training and education, and security programs are in compliance with associated directives.
- Familiar with technical equipment manuals, drawings, and instructions and the application of instructions to maintain a robust maintenance program for enterprise level assets critical to national security.
- Senior manager for 150 personnel responsible for coordination and control of personnel management, short and long term training programs and implementation, and ensuring senior executive guidance is met or exceeded.
- Multiple Awards and Recognition for superior leadership, mission accomplishment, project completions and others.
Personnel Manager- Corporate Headquarters
United States Marine Corps
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Supervised a team of 5 hand-picked administrative personnel to support manpower requirements for over 150 continuously rotating critical job requirements globally, in combat theatres, and at other locations around the world.
- Managed over 110,000 candidates to source, screen, and facilitate proper coordination for immediate deployments to fulfill critical national security requirements.
- Implemented innovative workflow improvements to reduce duplication of effort, streamline processes and procedures, define and delegate specific duties, and institute common procedures throughout the shop for 25% reduction of man hours required for each project.
- Supervised the development and implementation of the most visited web page for Marine Forces Reserve, averaging over 90,000 “hits” per year, generating hundreds of leads for manpower requirements.
- Responsible for vetting candidates generated from website interest, assigning personnel to proper categories for later use, or directly coordinating their assignment to immediate job fills available.
- Recognized and Awarded for superior leadership, outstanding managerial practices, organizational standards, and mission accomplishment.
Ordnance Program Manager
United States Marine Corps
07.2012 - 08.2017
- Ordnance manager for U.S. Marine Corps special operations command, thriving in a high tempo, no-fail environment where creativity, knowledge, team based approach was vital to ensure job requirements were met.
- Directly responsible for $15M and over 10,000 assets of highly sensitive military equipment unique to the U.S. military special operations command.
- Lead supervisor for 5 satellite facilities located across the continental United States, participating in frequent travel and inspections for loss prevention policy implementation, training, assistance, and ensuring orders and directives are properly addressed.
- Responsible for access control and asset protection policy and programs to ensure equipment is accurately tracked, properly guarded, inventories are conducted, and personnel adhere to requirements as set forth by federal law.
- Supported over 8 major deployments of approximately 180 personnel for various missions across the world, issuing and receiving $10M of equipment to and from these rotations with 100% accuracy and accountability.
- Assist with budget requirements by providing annual forecast based on usage, future requirements, planned exercises, and travel requirements.
- Recognized and awarded for meticulous maintenance management practices, mission support, asset control, outstanding leadership, and fitness.
Ordnance Program Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
10.2000 - 07.2012
- Supervisor for ordnance loss prevention and maintenance program management for arms, ammunition, and explosives valued up to $5M dollars.
- Responsible for asset control/loss prevention program development and implementation, screening and training of guard personnel, and broad knowledge of physical security operations.
- Developed and implemented ordnance program maintenance management policies and procedures to ensure equipment and personnel adhere to safety, security, and accountability requirements.
- Recognized and Awarded for various actions such as community service, maintenance management, excellent management practices, and fitness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary- Government And Military Science
10.2021
Skills
- Supply chain risk management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Change management
- Lean manufacturing processes
- Supply chain management
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- ERP systems proficiency
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Lean Six Green Belt, Honeywell FM&T - 2023
Timeline
Integrated Supply Chain Supervisor - Honeywell FM&T
05.2022 - Current
Personnel Manager- Corporate Headquarters - United States Marine Corps
08.2017 - 06.2020
Ordnance Program Manager - United States Marine Corps
07.2012 - 08.2017
Ordnance Repair Manager - United States Marine Corps
10.2000 - 05.2022
Ordnance Program Supervisor - United States Marine Corps
10.2000 - 07.2012
Liberty University - Bachelor of Science, Interdisciplinary- Government And Military Science