Ben Austin

Operations Manager @Eissmann Group Automotive

Pell City, AL, US

Responsible for production operations for Mercedes-Benz Maybach handwrapped components, Jeep instrument panel wrapped goods, Tesla Model 3 upper pillars, and Mercedes-Benz door panel laminated components across 3 shifts.Entered company with sole focus on Maybach hand wrapping before absorbing ramp-up and day-to-day responsibility for Tesla Business Unit. Once ramped up to peak volume, absorbed Jeep IP and Mercedes door panel Business Units as part of a plant restructuring and improvement.Drove safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale performance across all departments, including all 3 shifts. Direct supervision of 9 supervisors, one off-shift superintendent, and indirect/second level management of 20 team leads and 200-300 hourly associates, based on customer demand.Worked directly and indirectly with support functions and departments to always maintain customer coverage while improving internal and external quality metrics and balancing operational costs.

The University of Alabama

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

The University of Alabama

Masters of Science, Mechanical Engineering