JASON REED
Vice President, Manufacturing | Strategic Leadership | Process Optimization

help@enhancv.com | LinkedIn | Seattle, WA

Key Achievements
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20% Production Efficiency IncreaseLed strategic planning and execution that improved production efficiency by 20%, significantly reducing operational costs.

30% Revenue Growth from New ContractsNegotiated and secured key client contracts, driving a 30% increase in company revenue.

40% Market Share GrowthDirected the launch of two new product lines, achieving a 40% growth in market share.

Certification
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Lean Manufacturing CertificationFocused on waste reduction and process efficiency. Provided by the Lean Enterprise Institute.

Advanced Project ManagementCovering strategic planning and execution, offered by the Project Management Institute.

Passions
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Sustainable ManufacturingPassionate about developing and implementing sustainable manufacturing practices to reduce environmental impact.

Spending Time in NatureIn the weekend, you will find me in Mount Rainier National Park, recharging for next week.

Favorite Quote
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Quality means doing it right when no one is looking— Henry Ford

Languages
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EnglishNative

SpanishAdvanced

Summary
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With over 15 years of leadership experience in manufacturing, I excel in strategic planning, process optimization, and team leadership. My career is marked by successful project completions that significantly improved operational efficiencies and profitability.

Experience
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Vice President, ManufacturingAGC BiologicsSeattle, WA01/2019 – PresentLed the strategic planning and execution of manufacturing operations for a multi-site biologics network, improving production efficiency by 20%.Implemented a Lean Manufacturing initiative that reduced waste and cut operational costs while protecting product quality.Negotiated and secured key client contracts that contributed to a 30% increase in company revenue.Directed cross-functional teams of 120+ employees, strengthening collaboration between operations, quality, and supply chain.Championed technology integration and risk management practices that improved on-time delivery and compliance readiness.

Director of OperationsPfizerNew York, NY06/2014 – 12/2018Oversaw end-to-end manufacturing operations and continuous improvement programs across high-volume production lines.Drove process optimization projects that shortened cycle times and improved yield consistency across product families.Built leadership pipelines and coaching frameworks that elevated team performance and retention.Partnered with supply chain leaders to strengthen inventory planning and reduce material-related downtime.Led sustainability initiatives that lowered energy usage while maintaining output and compliance standards.

Senior Process EngineerMerckKenilworth, NJ03/2010 – 05/2014Designed and optimized chemical manufacturing processes that improved throughput and reduced variability.Supported new product introductions by aligning process controls with quality and regulatory requirements.Collaborated with R&D and operations to scale pilot processes into robust commercial production.Led root-cause investigations and corrective actions that strengthened process reliability.

Skills
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Customer Experience StrategyData Analysis & InterpretationJourney Mapping TechniquesCRM Software ExpertiseTeam Leadership & MentoringAnalytical ThinkingEffective CommunicationProblem-Solving

Education
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Master of Science in Chemical EngineeringMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge, MA

Bachelor of Science in Chemical EngineeringUniversity of WashingtonSeattle, WA