Steve Aragon
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Reese Bourgeois
Steve is a relentless leader that knows how to improve operations!
Panos E.
Steve is an exceptional leader, energetic, creative and willing to develop the capability of the people reporting to him, as well as those around him. He will support innovative ideas, enforce standardization through training and debate, as well as be forward mover. Easily one of the most influential supervisors I've ever had and would love to work with him again.
Reese Bourgeois
Steve is a relentless leader that knows how to improve operations!
Panos E.
Steve is an exceptional leader, energetic, creative and willing to develop the capability of the people reporting to him, as well as those around him. He will support innovative ideas, enforce standardization through training and debate, as well as be forward mover. Easily one of the most influential supervisors I've ever had and would love to work with him again.
Reese Bourgeois
Steve is a relentless leader that knows how to improve operations!
Panos E.
Steve is an exceptional leader, energetic, creative and willing to develop the capability of the people reporting to him, as well as those around him. He will support innovative ideas, enforce standardization through training and debate, as well as be forward mover. Easily one of the most influential supervisors I've ever had and would love to work with him again.
Reese Bourgeois
Steve is a relentless leader that knows how to improve operations!
Panos E.
Steve is an exceptional leader, energetic, creative and willing to develop the capability of the people reporting to him, as well as those around him. He will support innovative ideas, enforce standardization through training and debate, as well as be forward mover. Easily one of the most influential supervisors I've ever had and would love to work with him again.
Experience
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Premier Manufacturing Products
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United States
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Operations
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Nov 2020 - Present
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Medefil, Inc.
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Director of Operations (Plant Manager)
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Mar 2020 - Oct 2020
In my most recent position, I drive Medefil Inc.'s profitability by leading the plant operations to meet or exceed all goals, including profit and loss, safety, quality, delivery, cost, and business objectives. I develop a top performing team through recruitment, development, and performance management practices. In addition, I oversee the start-up and validation of 13 new products to be submitted to the FDA in late 2020 and early 2021. The following are highlights of the value I brought to… Show more In my most recent position, I drive Medefil Inc.'s profitability by leading the plant operations to meet or exceed all goals, including profit and loss, safety, quality, delivery, cost, and business objectives. I develop a top performing team through recruitment, development, and performance management practices. In addition, I oversee the start-up and validation of 13 new products to be submitted to the FDA in late 2020 and early 2021. The following are highlights of the value I brought to the company: • Increased product output from 425K to 550K units in first 30 days through planning and directing the daily plant operating requirements. • Created new organization structure that resulted in 750K units a month while ensuring a long-term operational health and viability of the facility. • Commended for providing pivotal leadership in the construction of 4 automated syringe filling lines with 1 line commissioning in Sept 2020. • Managed manufacturing project of atropine with stability batches completed in late Apr 2020. • Increased productivity by 20% and reduced batch paperwork review from 5 days to 2 days by implementing "real-time batch review". Show less In my most recent position, I drive Medefil Inc.'s profitability by leading the plant operations to meet or exceed all goals, including profit and loss, safety, quality, delivery, cost, and business objectives. I develop a top performing team through recruitment, development, and performance management practices. In addition, I oversee the start-up and validation of 13 new products to be submitted to the FDA in late 2020 and early 2021. The following are highlights of the value I brought to… Show more In my most recent position, I drive Medefil Inc.'s profitability by leading the plant operations to meet or exceed all goals, including profit and loss, safety, quality, delivery, cost, and business objectives. I develop a top performing team through recruitment, development, and performance management practices. In addition, I oversee the start-up and validation of 13 new products to be submitted to the FDA in late 2020 and early 2021. The following are highlights of the value I brought to the company: • Increased product output from 425K to 550K units in first 30 days through planning and directing the daily plant operating requirements. • Created new organization structure that resulted in 750K units a month while ensuring a long-term operational health and viability of the facility. • Commended for providing pivotal leadership in the construction of 4 automated syringe filling lines with 1 line commissioning in Sept 2020. • Managed manufacturing project of atropine with stability batches completed in late Apr 2020. • Increased productivity by 20% and reduced batch paperwork review from 5 days to 2 days by implementing "real-time batch review". Show less
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Prompt Praxis Laboratories
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United States
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Chemical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President Operations
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Jul 2018 - Mar 2020
My main responsibility for this position was to develop a compelling growth plans and operations strategy to ensure the company achieves financial and strategic goals. I managed operational SLA and scorecard metrics and championed Lean Six Sigma improvement initiatives to drive operational performance. I oversaw the preparation of the operating budget, focusing on improving quality, reducing operating costs, and driving value. I also supported construction project to implement Microbiology Lab… Show more My main responsibility for this position was to develop a compelling growth plans and operations strategy to ensure the company achieves financial and strategic goals. I managed operational SLA and scorecard metrics and championed Lean Six Sigma improvement initiatives to drive operational performance. I oversaw the preparation of the operating budget, focusing on improving quality, reducing operating costs, and driving value. I also supported construction project to implement Microbiology Lab build out to help sterility testing. The following are highlights of the value I brought to the company: • Significantly reduced inventory by $100K through the successful implementation of VMI Program with key lab materials supplier. • Boosted revenue by $1M in first year through onboarding of 3 new clients and captured $200K of annual savings for maintenance and calibrations through negotiating service agreements and contracts. • Reduced employee turnover to 2% by implementing talent plans to establish an environment of employee growth and development. Show less My main responsibility for this position was to develop a compelling growth plans and operations strategy to ensure the company achieves financial and strategic goals. I managed operational SLA and scorecard metrics and championed Lean Six Sigma improvement initiatives to drive operational performance. I oversaw the preparation of the operating budget, focusing on improving quality, reducing operating costs, and driving value. I also supported construction project to implement Microbiology Lab… Show more My main responsibility for this position was to develop a compelling growth plans and operations strategy to ensure the company achieves financial and strategic goals. I managed operational SLA and scorecard metrics and championed Lean Six Sigma improvement initiatives to drive operational performance. I oversaw the preparation of the operating budget, focusing on improving quality, reducing operating costs, and driving value. I also supported construction project to implement Microbiology Lab build out to help sterility testing. The following are highlights of the value I brought to the company: • Significantly reduced inventory by $100K through the successful implementation of VMI Program with key lab materials supplier. • Boosted revenue by $1M in first year through onboarding of 3 new clients and captured $200K of annual savings for maintenance and calibrations through negotiating service agreements and contracts. • Reduced employee turnover to 2% by implementing talent plans to establish an environment of employee growth and development. Show less
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APS - Aircraft Propeller Service
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Lake Zurich, IL
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Vice President Operations
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Mar 2017 - Jul 2018
During this time, I have successfully accelerated business growth through managing the day-to-day operations for $50M business to advance strategy, culture, talent development, and operations with an emphasis on productivity and efficiency. I supported all aspects of the business including safety, quality, materials/supply chain, distribution, engineering, and MRO plant operations. I also established annual cost reduction goals to meet the business plan. Supported audits from FAA and Airline… Show more During this time, I have successfully accelerated business growth through managing the day-to-day operations for $50M business to advance strategy, culture, talent development, and operations with an emphasis on productivity and efficiency. I supported all aspects of the business including safety, quality, materials/supply chain, distribution, engineering, and MRO plant operations. I also established annual cost reduction goals to meet the business plan. Supported audits from FAA and Airline Operators. The following are highlights of the value I brought to the company: • Led continuous improvement efforts and created plant Transformation Plan to deliver a 5% saving of repair cost. • Contributed significant efforts in the successful achievement of AS9100 Rev. D. • Facilitated a 3P event to re-layout the repairs flow through MRO facility reducing travel distance by 40%. Show less During this time, I have successfully accelerated business growth through managing the day-to-day operations for $50M business to advance strategy, culture, talent development, and operations with an emphasis on productivity and efficiency. I supported all aspects of the business including safety, quality, materials/supply chain, distribution, engineering, and MRO plant operations. I also established annual cost reduction goals to meet the business plan. Supported audits from FAA and Airline… Show more During this time, I have successfully accelerated business growth through managing the day-to-day operations for $50M business to advance strategy, culture, talent development, and operations with an emphasis on productivity and efficiency. I supported all aspects of the business including safety, quality, materials/supply chain, distribution, engineering, and MRO plant operations. I also established annual cost reduction goals to meet the business plan. Supported audits from FAA and Airline Operators. The following are highlights of the value I brought to the company: • Led continuous improvement efforts and created plant Transformation Plan to deliver a 5% saving of repair cost. • Contributed significant efforts in the successful achievement of AS9100 Rev. D. • Facilitated a 3P event to re-layout the repairs flow through MRO facility reducing travel distance by 40%. Show less
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Pentair
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United Kingdom
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Operations Site Leader
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Jul 2014 - Dec 2016
At Pentair, I achieved operational objectives for $180M business by providing oversight of P&L and all manufacturing operations, quality, materials/supply chain, safety, distribution, and manufacturing engineering. I led quality initiatives and improvement in such areas, as in-process quality, customer complaint compliance process, and operations supply chain processes. The following are highlights of the value I brought to the company: • Slashed inventory by $1.2M by implementing a 2… Show more At Pentair, I achieved operational objectives for $180M business by providing oversight of P&L and all manufacturing operations, quality, materials/supply chain, safety, distribution, and manufacturing engineering. I led quality initiatives and improvement in such areas, as in-process quality, customer complaint compliance process, and operations supply chain processes. The following are highlights of the value I brought to the company: • Slashed inventory by $1.2M by implementing a 2 year strategy in supply chain. • Secured 5% of OCOGS saving year-over-year through executing plant Transformation Plan. Show less At Pentair, I achieved operational objectives for $180M business by providing oversight of P&L and all manufacturing operations, quality, materials/supply chain, safety, distribution, and manufacturing engineering. I led quality initiatives and improvement in such areas, as in-process quality, customer complaint compliance process, and operations supply chain processes. The following are highlights of the value I brought to the company: • Slashed inventory by $1.2M by implementing a 2… Show more At Pentair, I achieved operational objectives for $180M business by providing oversight of P&L and all manufacturing operations, quality, materials/supply chain, safety, distribution, and manufacturing engineering. I led quality initiatives and improvement in such areas, as in-process quality, customer complaint compliance process, and operations supply chain processes. The following are highlights of the value I brought to the company: • Slashed inventory by $1.2M by implementing a 2 year strategy in supply chain. • Secured 5% of OCOGS saving year-over-year through executing plant Transformation Plan. Show less
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Quad
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United States
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President of Operations Excellence
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Jan 2012 - Jan 2014
As a Vice President of Operations Excellence, I ensured the successful execution of the company's business mission through leading quality initiatives and improvements for QMS regarding in-process quality, customer compliance process and analytics and operations supply chain processes. I developed models and business metrics to identify key risks and meaningful opportunities for improvement. The following are highlights of the value I brought to the company: • Generated >10% in labor… Show more As a Vice President of Operations Excellence, I ensured the successful execution of the company's business mission through leading quality initiatives and improvements for QMS regarding in-process quality, customer compliance process and analytics and operations supply chain processes. I developed models and business metrics to identify key risks and meaningful opportunities for improvement. The following are highlights of the value I brought to the company: • Generated >10% in labor costs savings by implementing work measurement program in 4 sites (3 union, 1 non-union). Show less As a Vice President of Operations Excellence, I ensured the successful execution of the company's business mission through leading quality initiatives and improvements for QMS regarding in-process quality, customer compliance process and analytics and operations supply chain processes. I developed models and business metrics to identify key risks and meaningful opportunities for improvement. The following are highlights of the value I brought to the company: • Generated >10% in labor… Show more As a Vice President of Operations Excellence, I ensured the successful execution of the company's business mission through leading quality initiatives and improvements for QMS regarding in-process quality, customer compliance process and analytics and operations supply chain processes. I developed models and business metrics to identify key risks and meaningful opportunities for improvement. The following are highlights of the value I brought to the company: • Generated >10% in labor costs savings by implementing work measurement program in 4 sites (3 union, 1 non-union). Show less
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Managing Consultant
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2010 - 2010
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Consultant
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2008 - 2010
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Catalent Pharma Solutions
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Manufacturing
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2004 - 2008
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Direct of Operations
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Mar 2002 - Apr 2007
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Manufacturing Manager
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2002 - 2006
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Education
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Santa Fe University of Art and Design
Business Administration and Public Administration, Business