Philip Bennett

18 Plymouth Court Piscataway, NJ 08854

(732) 463-1299 pba387ae@westpost.net
MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE
Cosmetics Industry Specialist
PROFILE
A highly experienced Manufacturing Operations Management professional with a his
tory of consistent success driving the planning and execution of production proc
esses primarily in the cosmetics, health, and beauty-aid consumer products indus
try. A metrics driven leader in the employment of continuous improvement tools s
uch as Lean Manufacturing protocols.
A builder of cross-functional process improvement teams and a natural motivator
who thrives in environments requiring a high-level strategist and a big picture
thinker, as well as front-line practical experience. Proven operations managemen
t skills utilized in driving profitable and cost effective collaboration between
critical business functions and manufacturing excellence.
a Collaborative team manager with proven ability at managing multiple priorities
in fast-paced environments. A welcome addition to any company, ready, willing a
nd able to function in any role necessary to ensure manufacturing operations imp
rovements.
a Consistently recognized as able to improve operational effectiveness through l
eadership that optimizes the manufacturing processes to realize cost savings, ac
celerate performance, and sustain strategic flexibility.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Project Management a Productivity and Process Improvement a Training a Lean Manu
facturing
Client Relationship Management a Budget Management a Business Acumen
Team Development a Operations Management a cGMP
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cosmetic Essence, Inc. Edison, NJ 2007 - 2009
Director of Production / Lean Manufacturing Facilitator
For a $250,000,000 contract manufacturer of Cosmetics / Health and beauty aids f
or branded markets, directed operations for the Alcohol Division, producing 60-7
0 million units equaling $35,000,000 in annual sales. Increased plant efficiency
to 157% through the initiation and implementation of Lean Manufacturing protoco
ls, resulting in labor savings of $1,000,000+.
Oversaw the operations team in the formulation and implementation of single-step
visual tools and mistake-proofing devices. Led the transition of the Operations
organization to a level of performance identifiable with World Class organizati
ons utilizing lean production and continual improvement techniques.

a Realized a 41% reduction in changeover time through the implementation of Sing

le-Minute Exchange of Die (SMED).
a Implemented 5S and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) teams, resulting in a 7%
increase in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
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Cosmetic Essence, Inc. Ridgefield, NJ 2006 - 2007
Director of Color Cosmetics Division
Achieved 25% reduction in manpower through the retooling and use of existing lab
eling equipment for the application of labels to lip glosses and mascaras, adher
ing to all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) and cGMP protocols.
Initiated use of amothballeda automatic equipment, resulting in manpower reducti
on of 25%, while increasing productivity 56% in the mascara area. Developed and
implemented an automated system for dispensing pearls and glitters to hot-poured
pans, resulting in a 25% reduction in manpower, while increasing consistency of
quality.

HDS Cosmetics, Inc. Yonkers, NY 2003 - 2006

Vice President, Operations
For a $20,000,000 manufacturer of Cosmetics and Doctoras treatment brands for th
e retail and spa markets, achieved increased productivity by creating and implem
enting of product specifications and manufacturing work instructions.
Trained the entire workforce in cGMPas and adherence to cGMP guidelines. Led the
company in consolidation of manufacturing sites resulting in cost savings, impr
oved quality, and higher productivity.
a Initiated spreadsheet-based Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system, resul
ting in higher accuracy of the master production plan and increased adherence to
the plan.
a Reduced manpower requirement by 25% through outsourcing, which increased produ
ctivity and quality.

Packaging Associates Automation, Inc. Rockaway, NJ 2001 - 2003

Plant Manager, Manufacturing
For a manufacturer of custom automation systems for the Plastics, Cosmetics, and
Pharmaceutical industries, supervised all aspects of plant operations including
design, manufacturing, assembly, and the debugging of finished systems.
Introduced assembly line style of operations, increasing productivity and qualit
y. Managed the design and implementation of a parts warehouse management system,
resulting in higher productivity and lower inventory levels.

Rose Art Industries Woodridge, NJ 1997 - 2001

Plant Manager, Color Division
For a $200,000,000 manufacturer of Arts, Crafts, Toys, and Stationary products,
managed the operation of a division with 150 hourly employees and 5 managers. De
veloped and implemented an automated manufacturing system for crayon molding tha
t resulted in 23% productivity increase and the labor reduction of 12 employees.

Initiated Make and Hold system to control inventory levels in-house and maintain
immediate replenishment stock at vendor sites. Developed process analysis sprea
dsheet for forecasting installed line capacity and line loading.

Cosmair, Inc. (Lancome Division) Piscataway, NJ 1989 - 1997

Manufacturing Manager, Makeup Manufacturing Division
Managed 98 employees, including nine managers. Developed and implemented new and
fully automated lipstick manufacturing system, resulting in productivity increa
ses of 78% and annual cost savings of $2,000,000.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology Fairleigh Dickinson University Rutherford, NJ