1. JAMES M. BENAGE, MBA
4437 Rushwood Ct
Wichita, KS 67226
Cell 316-684-0226
E-mail: jimbenage@cox.net
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Extensive experience in Program/Project Management, Contracts, Negotiations, Procurement/Supply Chain,
Quality Assurance, and Machining.
 Achieved 300% departmental cost improvement through continuous improvement
 Achieved 25% reduction in inventory while maintaining shop support
 Turned around two struggling medical practices
Brought A/R from over 180 days to 30 days in less than 6 months
 Developed new Special Process House taking it from construction to operations
 Developed Ambulatory Surgery Center, including
Development and sale of Private Placement Memorandums,
Overview of construction and development of operational strategy with staffing.
 Lead International Quality Plan for Learjet Model 45
 Taught college course on Toyota Production Methods
 Participated in writing the Certified Quality Manager Exam for ASQ
Great business acumen. Customer focused on cost, on-time delivery and quality.
SKILLS AND AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Accounting
• Assembly
• Contracts
• Machining
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Materials Management
• Negotiations
• Production and Operations Management
• Program/Project Management
• Supply Chain
• Quality Management
EXPERIENCE
Interim Quality Manager Weaver Manufacturing 2014 – 2015
Started with Weaver as a buyer and became Quality Manager after 8 months. Procured hardware,
machined parts, processing, equipment repairs, and raw materials in support of Machining and Assembly
Operations. Moved to Quality Manager and completed AS 9100 re-registration. Improving throughput
and quality of output. Reorganized the Procurement Quality functions to improve oversight and
efficiency. Put teams together to go find solutions to high dollar scarp cost.

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Sr. Program Manager HM Dunn Aerospace 2006 – 2014
Managed $30 million in accounts; assuring performance in Quality, Delivery, and Profitability utilizing
skills in project management, supply chain management, accounting, and operations. Working with
accounts in Austria, China, France, Germany (indirect), Israel, The Netherlands, USA, and United Arab
Emirates (UAE).
General Manager NMF America, Inc. 2001
NMF America, Inc. was one of two new start-up divisions of NMF Global of Montreal, Canada. The
NMF companies had $40 million revenue with over 300 employees. NMF was one of the largest wing
panel manufacturers in the world, making over 8,000 wing panels per year. NMF America was a new
58,000 square foot facility in Wichita, KS. Full P&L responsibility. We gained production approvals
with Bombardier (Canada), Embraer (Brazil), and Raytheon.
Quality Manager Brittain Machine, Inc. 1994 – 2001
Brittain Machine is a $30 million machining supplier to the aerospace industry. Reduced the inspection
effort by 60% while revenue of company doubled, a 300% cost improvement, utilizing six sigma tools.
Responsibilities included quality system, inspection, shipping, receiving, warehousing, and
transportation. Achieved ISO 9002 and AS 9000 registration.
Materials Manager Brittain Machine, Inc. 1997 – 1999
Oversaw the Purchasing, Production Control, Shipping/Receiving, and Warehousing functions. Utilized
skills in Shop Floor Control, Capacity Requirements Planning, Material Requirements Planning (MRP),
and Inventory Control. Negotiated Long Term Agreements with suppliers of Aluminum, Titanium,
Vehicles, and Special Processes (Anodizing, NDT, Painting, etc.). Reduced raw material inventory by
25% while maintaining shop support.
Supervisor Quality Engineering Learjet, Inc. 1987 – 1994
Learjet is the trade name of business jets. Had responsibility for maintaining the quality system in
compliance to FAA regulations. Additionally, supervised the MRB activities to assure nonconforming
product was properly managed. Developed an international (Northern Ireland and Canada) quality
program for the design, manufacturer, and delivery of major aircraft components to the Wichita facility in
order to minimize cost and meet the FAA regulations.
Administrator The Woman’s Place, P.A. 2002-2006
Pinnacle Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics, P.A.
These two medical clinics in a single location with a total of ten plus Full Time Equivalent Practitioners,
including Medical Doctors, Physician Assistants, Physical Therapists, and Occupational Therapists.
Within 6 months we turned the practices around and paid off all outstanding lines of credit by improving
the billing and receivable process. Reduced Accounts Receivable from over 180 days to less than 30
days. Moved the practices into a new facility. Successfully started up Physical Therapy and
Occupational Therapy and added other ancillary services. Established budgets to help continue
improving profitability. Added Ambulatory Surgery in Feb 2006. These practices and the ASC are fully
digital/paperless utilizing Electronic Medical Records.
EDUCATION
MBA Wichita State University 1992

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BBA Wichita State University 1986
Major: Production Management
Minor: Accounting
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
CPIM
Certified Production & Inventory Manager (inactive) 1987
American Production & Inventory Control Society (APICS)
CQM
Certified Quality Manager (inactive) 1995
American Society for Quality (ASQ)
CQE
Certified Quality Engineer (inactive) 1993
American Society for Quality (ASQ)
CQA
Certified Quality Auditor (inactive) 1997
American Society for Quality (ASQ)
CMPE
Certified Medical Practice Executive 2004
Medical Group Management Association (MGMA)