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James E. Benz is a seasoned management consultant and operations expert with 31 years of experience in strategy, process improvement, and quality system management. He has led numerous turn-around management projects, including a 300% growth in 18 months, and has expertise in ERP, manufacturing, and auditing. Benz holds an MBA from the University of Rochester and certifications in ISO 9001:2008, AS9100, and cGMP.

Experience

    • Principal Consultant
      • Apr 1993 - Present

      Co-Owner and Principal Consultant in Technology, Operations, Quality Systems, ERP/MRP, Cost Management, Profit Improvement, Turn-Around Manager, Professional Board Member (3 Boards).

    • Lead Auditor
      • 2001 - 2009

      Serve as a Quality Management System Lead Auditor for UL/STR-R audit clients on a world-wide basis. Approve company's quality systems for ISO and cGMP registration. Hold certifications in ISO 9001:2008, AS9100 and cGMP (OTC, Medical Devices, general non-regulated standards).

    • Member
      • 2000 - 2009

      Member of the Quiet Birdmen Aviation Fraternity. Served as Key Man in the Rochester, NY Hangar for 4 years.

    • President
      • 2004 - 2006

      Turn-Around Manager (President) of this Aerospace design and manufacturing company. Serving both commercial and military aerospace markets. Returned company to profitable status within 3 months and grew the business by 300% within 18 months.

    • ISO ERP Consultant
      • 2001 - 2003

      Lead the effort to get this Talus Aerospace Division certified to ISO 9001:2008 Quality Standard in 10 months. Provided assistance to enhance the ERP system, plant layout and operations improvement as Lead Consultant on the project.

    • Director-in-Charge Upstate Consulting Practice
      • Mar 1985 - Apr 1994

      I was responsible for the Manufacturing and Operations Consulting Practice of PWC in Upstate New York from 1985 to 1994.I left in 1994 to start my own firm, Enterprise Solutions, Inc., with my business partner Carol B. Wright.We specialize in Operations Consulting/Management, Systems Selection, I...

    • Director in Charge - Management Consulting
      • 1985 - 1993

      Managed the Upstate New York Manufacturing and Systems Practice at the VP level for 12 years. Creating the practice and growing it to a multi-million dollar per year enterprise serving both New York State and World-wide clients.

    • Senior Manager in Charge Finance and Operations Management Practice
      • 1974 - 1986

      Served as Practice Leader with P&L responsibilities. Managed practice for 12 years serving manufacturing, banking and political subdivisions. Designed and implemented large scale computerized management systems, developed cost reimbursement systems, created operations improvement and cost r...

Education

  • 1965 - 1972
    University of Rochester - William E. Simon Graduate School of Business A...
  • 1965 - 1970
    University of Rochester

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