JOHN R.

BENADUM
Mayfield Heights, OH 44124 johnnyb1107(AT)sbcglobal.net (AT=@)

MANUFACTURING MACHINING MANAGER SUPERVISOR

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Analytical, growth-minded leader with extensive experience directing and enhancing machining operations within demanding manufacturing settings. Strategic change agent skilled in identifying and improving operational pain points, as well as transforming work cultures. Articulate communicator adept in closing sales with customers, while also building relationships with peers, subordinates and senior executives to drive manufacturing excellence. Areas of Expertise Machining Processes Good Manufacturing Principles Business Development Sales Acceleration Training & Development Team Leadership Change Management Process Improvements Relationship Building Networking Negotiations & Closing Cross-Team Collaboration Communications

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST 2000 Present Engineered Machining Concepts, LLC Mayfield Heights, OH Jergens Industrial Supply Cleveland, OH Tool Systems Highland Heights, OH Astro Manufacturing Eastlake, OH Execute hybrid sales and production roles to drive business growth and performance improvements. Negotiate and close sales for machining, plastics, medical and fabrication products. Identify, isolate, troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues. Collaborate across functions to drive efficient, cost-effective operations. Key Achievements Selected to train operators on safe, efficient handling of machines Slashed lead times and improved quality via initiation of impactful procedures OWNER / FOUNDER 1976 2000 Benaco Tooling R&D Corp. Ohio Founded and grew manufacturing operation specializing in production of plastic injection molds, investment casting dies, aerospace fuel nozzle components and a wide variety of specialty high temp alloy components and assemblies. Sourced, secured and retained base of business customers, including Parker, GE, Rolls Royce, Boeing, PMI, Chrysler, Eastman Kodak, Swagelok, Fluid Regulators and Fluid Controls. Key Achievements Catalyzed revenue growth from zero to $1M in less than five years Led expansion from one-man shop to multiple employees serving diverse array of high-profile customers

EARLY CAREER
MACHINIST / TOOLMAKER Various Companies Ohio Produced plastic injection molds, investment castings dies, precision parts, fixtures and assemblies; honed skills in milling, turning, grinding, EDM, fabrication and welding

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
EDM, Patent Holder of RAM type rotating spindle for forms and small-hole drilling