Benjamin Whipple is an experienced professional in materials management and engineering, currently serving as the Materials Manager for the East End at Garlock Family of Companies since July 2012. Whipple's extensive background includes roles as a Business Financial Analyst, Operations & Engineering Manager, Manufacturing Engineer, and Industrial Engineer, where responsibilities involved developing routings and bills of materials, engaging in process improvement initiatives, and leading training in Standard Work and ergonomic practices. Prior experience includes positions at Vishay Intertechnology, Wegmans Food Markets, and Harris Corporation, focusing on cost modeling, distribution facility planning, and project design and supervision. Whipple holds a Master of Business Administration from the State University of New York at Oswego and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology.