Global Manufacturing
Resume:
Jeffrey Davis
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linkedin.com/in/jeff-davis-npi123
Summary
Multi site, multi geo, near/off shore manufacturing, captive factory/outsourced operations leadership. Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality.
Examples of my achievements include:
•Innovate new product technology to grow revenue $100M with 63% margin in 14 months by designing and introducing innovative technology.
•Lessened quarter-end revenue loss and reduced inventory $40M by revamping product structure.
•Restructured fulfillment operations and slashed costs 50% while improving quality, delivery, and releasing 63 new products.
•Launched secure global network, reduced inventory 20% and minimized TTM and delivery times.
•Elevated employee engagement and achieved high retention rate during hyper growth period.
•Introduced new products, expanding footprint nationally while minimizing costs.
•Championed joint venture delivering product platform, generating $3B in revenue over five-year production.
Specialties:
New Product Introduction, Growth Strategies, Strategic Planning & Execution, Risk Management, Program Management, Product Engineering, Lean Process Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Inventory Management, Full-Cycle Product Development, Global Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Market Analysis, Start Up, Project Management, Cloud Based Technology Solutions, Emerging Technologies, High-Performance Team Leadership, Business Hyperscale, Sales Closer
Experience:
Operations Engineering
Broadband International
Aug 24 – Present
BBI is a leading supplier of cable network and distribution equipment. Building amplifiers, switches, attenuators, power supplies and other equipment in the USA, supporting customers primarily in the Americas.
Restructured ERP/MRP to align with business performance requirements. The cable network equipment market is highly reactive, price and delivery competitive.
Driving automation implementation to cut cost without sacrificing flexibility. Seiki Robots as a prime tool for soldering small footprint assemblies, replacing hand soldering.
Aligning NPI processes to ensure delivery of next generation amplifier products into production.
Building site quality and safety standards to support resiliency.
General Manager
Innovative Electronics Corporation
Nov 2021 – Aug 24 (3 years)
IEC is a regional electronics manufacturer, building PCB and light box level products supporting industrial, medical, transportation, A&D, Auto, and other market segments.
Manage two site locations in the Pittsburgh region, accounting for annual revenue of $40M+.
Functional responsibility for operations, supply chain, production, engineering, program management, procurement, quality, facilities, HR, procurement, overall P&L.
Strategically established corporate procurement center in India to include commodity
component sourcing for 5 corporate site locations in the US. Lowering the cost of materials while increasing purchasing power and leveraging common resources.
Oversaw ERP migration while concurrently moving production from original 35,000 ft2 facility to a new 180,000 ft2 facility. Successfully resulting in minimal interruption to customer deliveries.
Reestablished KPI and execution management systems to better control operations. Streamlined near real-time metrics of key operational parameters to enhance Continuous Improvement and Lean Six Sigma initiatives, while implementing an execution management system that fosters employee engagement in meeting daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly targets.
Principle Consultant
Cactus Supply Chain Partners
2015 - Present (9 years)
Guide global clients through product definition, lifecycle, outsourcing design, manufacturing, and business activities to drive margins. Establish client relations within medical, consumer electronics, financial and chemical industries.
•Slashed client’s CapEx budget $130M and reduced COGS 20% by analyzing product, operations and creating production test plan, integrating vendors.
•Provided client with solution to move production from China to Vietnam, addressing risk and eliminating downtime. Mitigated tariff impacts and reduced net costs.
•Supported clients on multiple projects including market analysis, outsourcing solutions, product development, organizational transformation and M&A evaluation.
VP Leader of Design, Operations and Strategy
zetoAmerica
Dec 2017 - Nov 2021 (4 years)
Building/Commercial Automation startup. Technology development, startup operations and supply chain functions, develop organizational vision and resolve client complex challenges, providing automated solutions and risk management strategies. Manage all facets of operations including staffing, licensing, regulatory filings, inventory management, financial planning and processes.
•Launched new technology solution, establishing market presence and generating sales within two months.
•Established global strategic partnerships with Irish, Belgian, Chinese and American suppliers supporting new product introduction, supply chain sustainability and product quality.
•Recruit, train and coach sales team, ensure customer-focused brand and drive sales funnel to 2.4K locations.
•Founded 24 / 7 / 365 offshore team focused on monitoring customer assets through use of cloud applications.
General Manager
Jabil
Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 (2 years)
Managed the San Jose site through a rough organization transition. NPI site with some local, long term high complexity business. Doubled new customer count, improved NPI and transfer to volume mfg site processes, Grew revenue and profit consistency. $600m site revenue, 650 headcount, 75 customers.
Senior Director of Global Operations
Dell EMC
Jan 2010 - Jan 2016 (6 years 1 month)
Lead technology realignment, global migration and corporate integration; selected to lead Data Domain and EMC operations M&A integration. Instituted lean strategies to eliminate waste and modernize AOP, inventory management and CapEx planning processes. Led 200-person team, across 6 geos.
•Transitioned manufacturing from single location to multiple global partners, solidifying supply chain across Europe, Brazil and Asia. Introduced outsourced product development processes and partners to expedite NPI.
•$5b annual revenue through external MFG team, 12 global sites coordinated with 3 internal sites.
Operations Engineering Manager
Sun Microsystems
Apr 2005 - Jan 2010 (4 years 10 months)
Led server division technical design, product development and integration, collaborating with Fujitsu across US, Mexico, Brazil, China and Europe operations. Oversaw $10M budget and 75-person engineering team.
•Decreased COGS 40% by launching configure-to-order system, minimizing inventory and productivity times.
Senior Director of Technical Operations
Nokia
Apr 2002 - Mar 2005 (3 years)
Managed technical operations and design function in US and China.
•Streamlined DSL product line during economic downturn by establishing outsourcing relationships for design and manufacturing with partners in Europe, Asia, Canada, Mexico, and South America.
•Delivered seamless NPI during corporate restructuring, introducing new product platform and capturing $8B in sales.
•Cut costs by $240M through value engineering activities.
Director Of Technology
Agilent Technologies
Feb 1992 - Mar 2002 (10 years 2 months)
Led development and delivery of optical navigation technologies. Results took an interesting technology, molded it into what today is the chip set driving the revolution to optical computer mice. In the process, I built strong networks with key customers, enhancing my product development skills with semiconductor based designs/products.
Education
Santa Clara University
MBA, International Econ, Marketing
University of Colorado Boulder
BSEE, Microwave
Skills
Lean Six Sigma • Packaging Design • Product Design • Thermal Management • Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) • Product Development • Supply Chain Management • Emerging Technologies • Product Management • R&D
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