Benjamin Kirwan has over 15 years of experience in manufacturing operations and leadership roles for Department of Defense companies. He has a proven track record of improving quality, reducing costs, and increasing efficiency. Kirwan is skilled at integrating functions to achieve strategic goals and creating organization from chaos. He has managed multi-million dollar operations and secured large government contracts.

1. Benjamin Kirwan Phone: 386-675-0390/443-614-4873
1710 Joyner Drive, Email: kirwan.ben@gmail.com
Deltona, Florida 32725 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminkirwan
15 Years+ Manufacturing Operations Experience / Department of Defense Companies with up to $30MM in
Revenue / MIL-SPEC Quality Assurance Engineer / Material and Human Resource Management / Quality and
Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Initiator / Leadership In Multiple Manufacturing Roles
Skilled at integrating cross-departmental functions to achieve strategic goals. An innovative leader and cost-
effective problem-solver. Proven results in scheduling, teambuilding, product development, MIL-Spec quality
initiatives and the continuous improvement of key manufacturing processes. Embraces change, creates
organization from chaos.
Specialist at integrating people, products and processes to achieve exceptional financial results
Select Professional Accomplishments
 Managed $12MM of government/industrial contracts, increased OTD from 60% to nearly 100%,
reduced vendor shipments by 60% , isolated cost overruns and assisted in securing $11MM DofD
contract (Machining Technologies)
o Developed, communicated and coordinated full life-cycle project outline for CNC machined assemblies for
Department of Defense contracts to 200+ associate workforce.
o Cooperated with vendors in developing win-win delivery solutions for various post-machining processes
o Created cost-analysis spreadsheet utilizing MRP data for ongoing government projects and reviewed results on
bi-weekly basis with all department heads and executive personnel leading to root cause quantification of added
costs due to overtime, scrap, material and labor.
o Implemented inter-departmental, cross-functional training programs to improve quality, decrease friction,
improve production and develop knowledge sharing standards
o Interpreted GD&T drawings to define quality practices and develop project outline for three unique three
hundred component assemblies for Department of Defense. Resulting in award of $11MM government contract.
 Supervised $8MM manufacturing operation with (3) divisions and took on role of field sales engineer
resulting in sales of $2MM (POK of North America)
o Collaborated with and educated customer’s management and production staff on labor saving installation
techniques achieving resulting in 60% reduction in labor and sales of $1.5MM.
o Coordinated daily activities of each division (2 assembly, 1 CNC machining) which had a target market and
unique needs in terms of scheduling, material and project management
o Performed HR duties including recruitment, evaluation , development and disciplining of personnel
 Directed manufacturing and procurement for standard and made-to-order electronic assemblies for
customers such as Motorola and Lucent Technologies (Airpax Industries)
o Utilized Maynard Operation Sequence Techniques (MOST) to evaluate and make cost-effective quotes
regarding labor costs which were within 10% of actual labor keeping profits in line with sales estimates
o Investigated and implemented alternative production methods for electronic components which produced cost
savings of 40% while maintaining criteria of demanding industry standards
o Collaborated with engineering and customer for assembly friendly designs reducing labor costs
o Instituted strategic re-organization and cost reduction practices resulting in annual savings of $250K and
reduced overhead costs by 10% through targeted sourcing and re-engineering of relevant components.
 Coordinated introduction of new product to retail market resulting in sales at big-box retailer; Lowe’s
and televised home shopping channel; QVC (ThermoLyte Corporation)
o Researched and purchased material for 100 part assembly including die cast, plastics, metal stamping and glass
o Created cost reduction of 75% on single component and 10% on entire assembly by developing alternative
solutions through collaboration with vendors and engineers
 Achieved recurring cost savings of $100K/Yr and increased labor efficiency by 50% (Maxum Yachts)
o Worked with reporting associates in developing new manufacturing methods for antiquated processes
o Developed Microsoft Excel based program to reduce errors in customer specifications

2. Benjamin Kirwan Phone: 386-675-0390/443-614-4873
1710 Joyner Drive, Email: kirwan.ben@gmail.com
Deltona, Florida 32725 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminkirwan
Professional Experience
Independent Consultant – Deltona, FL 2008-Present
Applies skills and experiences from manufacturing and marketing/sales support to conduct market and territory
analyses, to exact demographic information and create branding and product introduction initiatives. Develop
marketing materials and collateral according to client specifications.
Machining Technologies – Salisbury, MD 2005-2008
CNC machine shop producing small arms component and accessory assemblies for DofD and industrial
customers
Department Supervisor, Project Manager, Quality Engineer, CNC Operator
Primary responsibilities included project management of contracts for DofD and industrial customers, leading
(10) quality inspectors and production scheduling and quality analysis of government proposals.
POK of North America – Cambridge, MD 2004-2005
Manufacturer of OEM fire truck/ambulance roll-up doors and fire fighting nozzles and valves
Operations Manager
Developed production and efficiency practices related to pricing quotes, created and executed customer service
improvement programs and providing regular communications to executive management
Maxum Yachts – Salisbury, MD 1999-2004
A Brunswick Corporation manufacturer of a complete line of sport boats, sun cruisers, and sport yachts
CNC Supervisor, Manufacturing Engineer, IT Manager
Evaluated and implemented a wide array of free stock programs for clientele base, conducted forecasting to
reduce costs, and acted as liaison between customers and suppliers.
Airpax Corporation
Manufacturer of circuit breakers and circuit breaker assemblies for large electronics companies.
Operations Manager
Worked in conjunction with sales, engineering, purchasing and manufacturing during all phases for electronics assemblies.
ThermoLyte Corporation
Custom manufacturer of thermoelectric cooling devices (TEC's) and propane powered lighting products
Sales Department Manager
Charged with sales and marketing initiatives, product development and project management. Procured product from multiple
industries including machining, casting, packaging, wire cloth and injection moulding.
Bright Star Industries
Makers of the industry's safest, most advanced flashlight products for industrial and hazardous atmosphere industries.
Trade Market Manager
Support and development of marketing initiatives for industrial and retails markets.
Education and Professional Development
B.S. – Industrial Science, Northeast Missouri State University - Kirksville, MO
Franklin-Covey Leadership Training - NDT Level I Training (Dye Penetrant and Magnetic Particle) - ASTM
B117 (Salt Spray Testing) - Project Management Fundamentals – GD&T - MS Office Suite - MS Project – RFID
Personal Interests
Crew member for FASCAR Sportsman team, former crew chief for World Karting Association state champion, home
improvement