Ben Phillips
About Ben Phillips
Ben Phillips serves as the Regional Manager AOS/CI at Americold Logistics, LLC in Brisbane, Australia, where he focuses on occupational health and safety compliance. With extensive experience in operations management and a strong educational background, he has contributed significantly to business process improvements and team performance enhancement.
Work at Americold Logistics, LLC.
Ben Phillips has been with Americold Logistics, LLC. since 2017, initially serving as Operations Manager for seven years in Acacia Ridge, Queensland. He transitioned to the role of General Manager for eight months in Acacia Ridge before becoming the Regional Manager AOS/CI in 2019, a position he has held for five years in Brisbane, Australia. In his current role, he utilizes his knowledge in occupational health and safety to ensure compliance and promote a safe working environment. He has also been instrumental in implementing business process improvements and enhancing client relations.
Education and Expertise
Ben Phillips has a robust educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Business from CQUniversity, completing his studies from 2000 to 2006. He furthered his education with an Honours Bachelor of Business from Queensland University of Technology between 2008 and 2010. He achieved a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from AGSM @ UNSW Business School from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, he holds a Certificate IV in Occupational Health & Safety and a Certificate IV in Project Management, both obtained in 2012. He studied Change Management at Prosci, becoming a Change Management Practitioner in 2020.
Professional Background
Before joining Americold Logistics, LLC., Ben Phillips held various positions in the logistics and healthcare sectors. He worked as a Supply Chain Manager at Symbion from 2013 to 2015 and as a Manufacturing Manager at GE Healthcare from 2015 to 2017. His earlier experience includes roles at CEVA Logistics, where he served as Senior Project Manager and Continuous Improvement Manager, focusing on Lean Methodology. He also worked as a Business Manager at TNT from 2003 to 2007. His diverse background contributes to his expertise in operations management and customer relations.
Skills and Contributions
Ben Phillips possesses strong skills in training facilitation, which he applies to enhance team performance and operational efficiency. His background in customer management has contributed to improved client relations and service delivery at Americold Logistics, LLC. He has a proven track record in overseeing complex logistics operations and implementing business process improvements, leveraging his extensive knowledge in occupational health and safety to promote a safe working environment.