Benjamin Scott
Ashland City,Tennessee
Summary
. Resourceful plant management leader with expertise in cost controls, lean manufacturing principles and employee training. 8-year track record of success in Custom Metal Fabrication production.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Lean Manufacturing
Work History
Shop Manager
Coburn's Exclusive
05.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with other managers within the company network for best practice sharing and continuous improvement efforts.
- Delivered excellent customer service by addressing and resolving customer inquiries and complaints.
- Established and optimized schedules to keep coverage and service in line with forecasted demands.
- Managed inventory levels for optimal product availability, resulting in fewer stockouts and increased sales.
- Streamlined store operations by delegating tasks efficiently to team members and monitoring progress regularly.
- Recruited trained, and mentored a high-performing staff, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork and collaboration.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and inviting store environment for both customers and employees by enforcing proper safety protocols and cleanliness standards.
- Improved staff morale through regular recognition programs, rewards incentives, open communication channels, resulting in lower employee turnover rates.
- Implemented effective cost control measures to reduce overheads and maintain profitability during challenging economic times.
- Evaluated employee performance through regular reviews, setting clear expectations, and offering constructive feedback for continuous development.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Laser Supervisor
McDougall Family Of Companies
03.2022 - Current
- Supervised and scheduled a department of 15 direct reports
- Implemented Lean Manufacturing initiatives to reduce operating costs
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Promoted 4 employees
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
Press Brake Department Supervisor
American Steel And Aluminum LLC
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Supervised a department of 6 direct reports.
- Executed acquisition and layout of machinery for the department.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Examined logs to verify completeness and accuracy of documentation.
- Wrote out weekly schedules to maintain coverage levels for expected demands.
- Promoted culture focused on encouraging staff to develop skills and abilities.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Created employee schedules to align coverage with forecasted demands.
- Built relationships with current customers to maintain goodwill and gain additional business.
Press Break Supervisor
Fulton Boiler Companies
08.2015 - 12.2019
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
- Analyzed set up times and executed a new procedure that saved $40,000.00 in labor per year.
- Promoted culture focused on encouraging staff to develop skills and abilities.
- Examined logs to verify completeness and accuracy of documentation.
- Trained new employees on overall company and department-specific policies and procedures.
- Established objectives to offer team members clear roadmap to help company achieve overall goals.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
Subcontractor
Furnia Reality
05.2010 - 08.2015
- Maintained 1.4 million dollar mansion.
- Established positive relationships with customers and colleagues through high standards of customer service
- Developed and implemented process improvements to increase productivity.
- Supervised additional subcontractors and craftsmen.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Managed on-site property inspections and worked to resolve issues.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Jefferson Community College
Watertown, NY05.2003
GED -
Mexico High School
Mexico, NY06.2001
Skills
- Six Sigma Black Belt
- Monitoring Line Supplies
- Operational Excellence
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- SAP
- Conflict Resolution
- Customer Service
- Project Estimation and Bidding
- Troubleshooting
- Operations and Logistics
- Inspections and Reviews
- Blueprint and Schematics Interpretation
- Securing Materials
- Documentation Abilities
- Analytical Thinking
- Process Inspections
Certification
- Certified Sig Sigma Black belt
- Certified Trulaser Fiber Modular Operator
- Certified Industrial Laser Safety Officer Training
- Lean Manufacturing Training
- 5S Lean Workplace Basics Training
- Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED) Training
- Certified SAP production planning
- Certified in Project management
Timeline
Shop Manager
Coburn's Exclusive
05.2023 - Current
Laser Supervisor
McDougall Family Of Companies
03.2022 - Current
Press Brake Department Supervisor
American Steel And Aluminum LLC
01.2020 - 03.2022
Press Break Supervisor
Fulton Boiler Companies
08.2015 - 12.2019
Subcontractor
Furnia Reality
05.2010 - 08.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Jefferson Community College
GED -
Mexico High School
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