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Jason Benefield

Hampton,VA

Summary

Solutions-focused, versatile management professional offering a comprehensive background supporting U.S. military operations in roles of increasing responsibility during a seven-year career in the United States Marine Corps. Effective communicator who quickly masters new roles and technologies to achieve positive results. Skilled team player with strong background in any environment. Works well independently to handle assignments and always ready to go beyond basics assignments. Quick learner with good computer abilities.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Manager

Jody's Popcorn
Norfolk, VA
03.2023 - 10.2023
  • Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
  • Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
  • Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
  • Coached and mentored employees to develop and enhance career skills.
  • Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.

Production Lead

Drylock Technologies
Eau Claire, WI
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • Oversaw workstation setup and operation and mobilized production line and shift employees to meet customer quality standards and schedules.
  • Checked machinery operation visually, addressed issues by performing minor maintenance and escalated serious problems to management or maintenance personnel.
  • Interpreted, understood and communicated information on job tickets, configured production operations to meet specifications and prioritized job tickets by due date.
  • Checked finished products to ensure quality and that industry standards were met before use.
  • Oversaw production, quality control and material handling operations and made improvements.

Production Supervisor

Forbes Candies
Virginia Beach, VA
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
  • Conducted performance reviews to identify and rectify areas for skill improvement.
  • Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
  • Monitored manufacturing variances to achieve quality improvement while resolving product process and equipment problems.
  • Completed production plans by scheduling and assigning personnel, revising schedules and establishing priorities.

Warehouse Manager

Hampton Roads Moving And Storage
Chesapeake, VA
12.2020 - 03.2021
  • Organized warehouse design to maximize space for stock while allowing for high volume traffic zones.
  • Increased productivity through cross-training and thorough training of both current employees and new hires.
  • Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
  • Provided detailed instructions for job responsibilities, safety protocols and company guidelines to new employees.
  • Hired, trained and motivated warehouse staff to meet tight schedules and demanding performance targets.
  • Partnered with leadership team to resolve order management challenges, safety or regulatory issues.
  • Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.

Production Supervisor/Manager

Perdue Agribusiness
Ahoskie, NC
05.2018 - 12.2020
  • For the last Year and half I was filling the roles of Site Production Manager as well as Production Supervisor.
  • Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues.
  • Established and managed yearly budgets of up to $3.2M.
  • Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
  • Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
  • Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
  • Communicated company directives and programs to associates and ensured all follow-up items were completed accurately and timely.
  • Minimized staff turnover through appropriate selection, orientation and training.
  • Leveraged leadership skills to identify deficiencies and opportunities to improve policies, procedures and controls.

Education

Bachelor of Science - ESET Concent. Mechatronics

ECPI University
Newport News, VA
11-2025

Associate of Science - Information Technology

Tidewater Community College
Virginia Beach, VA
05.2013

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Multi-Task Management
  • Team building and leadership
  • Manage operations
  • Training and development
  • Strategic Execution
  • Dedication to Product Quality

Affiliations

  • PAA U8 Soccer Head Coach—Spring 2024 - Current
  • Treasurer, Captain John Smith Elementary School 2024 - 2025

Work Availability

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursCompany CulturePersonal development programs

Languages

English
Native language
Spanish
Beginner (A1)
A1

Timeline

Production Manager

Jody's Popcorn
03.2023 - 10.2023

Production Lead

Drylock Technologies
10.2022 - 01.2023

Production Supervisor

Forbes Candies
04.2022 - 08.2022

Warehouse Manager

Hampton Roads Moving And Storage
12.2020 - 03.2021

Production Supervisor/Manager

Perdue Agribusiness
05.2018 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Science - ESET Concent. Mechatronics

ECPI University

Associate of Science - Information Technology

Tidewater Community College

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