Ben Mc Laughlin, MBA
About Ben Mc Laughlin, MBA
Ben Mc Laughlin is the Supply Chain Operations Manager at ExxonMobil with a diverse background in logistics, safety, and management roles across various industries.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Ben Mc Laughlin has been serving as the Supply Chain Operations Manager at ExxonMobil since 2020. In this role, he oversees supply chain operations in Baytown, TX, leveraging his extensive experience in logistics and management.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil
Before his current role, Ben Mc Laughlin held several key positions at ExxonMobil. From 2017 to 2020, he was the Safety, Security, Health, and Environmental (SSH&E) Advisor - Americas in Houston, Texas. Prior to that, he served as the Safety, Security, Health, and Environmental (SSHE) Manager from 2016 to 2017, also in Houston. Additionally, from 2013 to 2015, he worked as the Building Services Manager in Paulsboro, NJ.
Career in Transportation and Logistics
Ben Mc Laughlin has a solid background in transportation and logistics management. He worked as a Transportation Manager at Advantage Metals Recycling, LLC from 2012 to 2013 in Kansas City, Missouri. Prior to that, he held a similar role at Standard Beverage Corporation from 2010 to 2012 in Lawrence, Kansas.
Early Career and Military Service
Ben Mc Laughlin began his career in the military, serving as a Captain, Combat Arms and Logistics in the US Army from 2001 to 2006 at Fort Hood, TX. He transitioned to civilian roles, including positions at Cintas, YRC Logistics, and Bradley-Morris, Inc., where he gained experience in general management, logistics engineering, and regional operations.
Educational Background
Ben Mc Laughlin earned his MBA in Business Administration and Management from the University of Missouri-Columbia, studying from 2013 to 2015. He also holds a BS in General Engineering with a Systems Engineering track from the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he studied from 1997 to 2001.
Key Achievements
Throughout his career, Ben Mc Laughlin has achieved significant milestones. He co-created a safety stewardship program implemented across Texas and Louisiana. He also played a crucial role in switching third-party logistics providers, saving approximately $400,000 over the contract term. Additionally, he organized the Texas Logistics Center COVID Supplies program, earning recognition with the Procurement VP Safety Award for executing 1,500 shipments globally to over 480 locations.