Cordell Benton
Olathe,KS
Summary
Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 30 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
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. ISC Operations Manager
Honeywell International Aerospace
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Operations management of an $500M OEM Business in Olathe, Kansas
- The site covers 11 acres, 520 operators and supports Electronic Avionics for top global aircraft manufacturers: Airbus, Boeing, Pilatus, Embraer, & Lockheed
- KPI execution on Delivery 96%, Exceeded annual revenue targets 107%, Employee Leadership survey 88% percentile, HSE safety targets met.
- Strategic Planning for site related to HSE, Quality, Delivery, Inventory & Revenue
- Using a Tiered accountability system driving Lean and quick response techniques across functional teams delivering to customers high tech products.
- Oversaw daily operations of 500K sq. ft. manufacturing plant.
Engineering Manager
Honeywell FM&T - Defense and Space
12.2010 - 05.2021
- Operations support of an $900M site with 7000 employees
- Responsible for managing technical team included 35 scientists and engineers.
- Including advancing technology related to physical vapor deposition, ceramics, tribological coatings, & metallurgical assessments
- Supported Business development to identify, analyze, and pursue management and operating (M&O) contracts within the Department of Energy (DOE). This resulted in winning contracts of large scope and complexity with annual budgets of over $1.5B in operations.
- Provided leadership required to execute mission scope on schedule and met site matrix goals.
- Aided advancements in DOE/NNSA stockpile stewardship mission and technical developments through program management with accountability for B61 Legacy, B61-LEP and W76 weapon component development.
Business Unit Manager
Zeus Products
10.2007 - 11.2010
- Operations management- Private owned $300M company, where I started up a fluoropolymer division.
- Reporting to the VP of R&D and presenting to the company president weekly progress.
- Led business unit engineering and research staff and accountable for product safety, process reliability, product quality, customer engagement and product cost strategies.
- Installed ($3.2M total project cost) new processes and improved processes of existing product lines, managed and directed product developments from conception to production scale up implementation.
Plant Manager/Technology Manager
GE Energy
01.2000 - 10.2007
- Operations management: Energy Service Division, $700M annual revenue, reporting to VP of Manufacturing and dotted line to Division General Manager
- Managed 140 plus staff, managed 3 locations by fostering site organizational diversity and cohesiveness through employee empowerment and accountability
- Responsible for Research, Product Development and Operations of Materials used in Battery Manufacturing.
- Met KPI targets: including OTD of 97%, Business growth plan of 175% over 3 yrs, OSHA VPP certification, over $2M in operations cost savings
- Patent application on file at U.S. Patent Office, “Article and Method for forming laminate”.
- Presented technology to U.S. Intelligence Committee Leader Missouri Senator Kit Bond.
- Advanced Technology for the Natick Army Soldier Systems Center.
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Mentored and developed staff members, promoting professional growth opportunities within the organization.
- Promoted collaborative work environment to motivate and engage staff to achieve company objectives.
Process Engineer
M-Pact
06.1998 - 12.1999
- Optimized existing processes by removal of non-value-added activity and eliminated bottlenecks.
- Reduced material wasted by 50% with new processes
- Introduced lean manufacturing techniques (Kanban supply planning, Pull system techniques, led time reduction studies, value stream map reviews).
- Wrote product listings for new and existing electromechanical devices that complied with requirements of governing bodies (CE, UL-2601-1, ETL, TUV-IEC 601-1 and CSA).
- Evaluated production materials to ensure they were FDA compliant (USP class 6-skin contact)
Sr. Product Engineer
Donaldson/Tetratec
06.1996 - 07.1998
- Installed material handling equipment to improve the ergonomic aspects of manufacturing
- Responsible for managing/writing all major capital expenditure requests relative to manufacturing ($30,000 to $300,000).
- Optimized manufacturing techniques using DOE (design of experiments) and statistical analysis.
- Proven to be proficient with the following software: AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Statgraphics
Education
MBA - Operations Management
Baker University
Overland Park, KS02.2014
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Kennesaw State University
Marrietta, Ga06.1992
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Team Leadership
- Operations Management
- Customer Service
- Engineering Development
- 6 Sigma Certified
- SAP/ERP Systems
- Continuous Improvement Trainer
- Supply Chain and Logistical awareness
General Manager
Effective Communicator, Six Sigma certified, P&L management, Government Clearance, Quality focused, Product Design, Strategic Visionary, Extraordinary work Ethic, I have over 30 years of award-winning experience achieving incredible results in high technology manufacturing and product development efforts, in a wide variety of industries. My past focus has been in business excellence through Design, Research and Operation management. Working in Alterative Energy Management, Aerospace, Defense and Space, and Transfer membrane Products.
Hobbies and Interests
- Business Studies and continued exposure to learning
- Technology Exposure
- Community Involvement
- Christian Bible Study
- African American Studies
- International travel
Timeline
Sr. ISC Operations Manager
Honeywell International Aerospace
05.2021 - 05.2023
Engineering Manager
Honeywell FM&T - Defense and Space
12.2010 - 05.2021
Business Unit Manager
Zeus Products
10.2007 - 11.2010
Plant Manager/Technology Manager
GE Energy
01.2000 - 10.2007
Process Engineer
M-Pact
06.1998 - 12.1999
Sr. Product Engineer
Donaldson/Tetratec
06.1996 - 07.1998
MBA - Operations Management
Baker University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Kennesaw State University
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