Benjamin Thomas

· Managed the daily second shift maintenance operations at a fast paced automated facility.

· Oversaw CAPEX process encompassing vendor management, bidding, and project delivery for multiple site projects.

· Led and executed critical site improvements at the DAW (sister warehouse).

· Enhanced work order closure rates through checklist implementation, schedule adjustments, and training initiatives, resulting in completion rates surging from 43% to 75%+.

· Developed tools and trackers to manage spend, track invoices, in order to ensure accurate budgeting and forecasting.

· Initiated multiple projects to generate employee activation for future growth of site sustainability program.

· Analyzed overtime metrics to implement strategic measures to reduce overtime utilization by 25%.

· Designed and executed comprehensive onboarding plans for new mechanics, covering essential topics and fostering successful integration.

· Served as the onsite manager of 20+ skilled technicians for the successful completion of multiple 10-day overhauls.

· Communicated between plant team and Technical Engineering for determination of labor quantities.

· Quoted, purchased, and inventoried 100k-1M worth of critical overhaul parts for each line within 30-day windows for the entire company.

· Directly responsible for 4-6 direct employees including their travel, expenses, and reviews.

· Responsible for setting up technical trainings for new and experienced technicians, onboardings/orientations, and SOP documentation.

· Learned Excel VBA to automate data extraction from engine testing software into Excel sheets while documenting engine information, all for review by senior engineers.

· Analyzed engine test data to make recommendations for repairs leading to a 15% projected improvement in engine acceptance rates.

· Determined financial effectiveness of partial vs. full engine disassembly’s and presented findings to company executives.