Brian Vogel

About Brian Vogel

I am a results-driven professional with 15+ years of experience enhancing operational strategies, innovating new processes, and managing overall plant operations to maximize productivity and efficiency while reducing costs and achieving production goals. My track record demonstrates continued success in assuring adherence to cGMPs, safety, and company-related policies and procedures. Clients and colleagues know me as a proven leader who oversees all aspects of manufacturing, packaging, planning, and maintenance operations and who excels in supporting organizational success in the areas of safety, quality, service, cost, and morale. As an out-of-the-box thinker, I’m dedicated to planning and executing continuous improvement processes while aligning business goals with solutions to achieve company goals.A few of my career highlights include- Leveraged continuous improvement tools to define strategic prioritize and annual objectives for the manufacturing facility and deployed cascading metrics to drive improvements- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for ensuring professional development of future operational leaders by developing learning objectives, assignments and success criteria for rotational assignments for new engineers- Restructured Technical Operations Team by transforming site-based organization to a form-based structure, revamping reporting relationships, and aligning roles with strategic priorities- Executed a standardized collaborative problem-solving process that decreased rework and destruction costs by 50% and resulted in $5M annual savings- Assured complete utilization of assets by directing cross-functional project that tested the limits of the softgel encapsulation process, raising machine productivity by 50%.My areas of expertise include: Operations Excellence, Project Management, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Training & Development, Quality & Safety Assurance, Customer Service Excellence, KPI Monitoring, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Manufacturing Support, and Business Solutions.In my free time, I am interested in building school gardens and outdoor classrooms to teach children the joy of growing, harvesting, preparing, and eating simple whole foods. I look forward to meeting you! You can reach me at B••••••••@gmail.com.

Experience

1. Director of Network Optimization Programs

   Pharmavite

   Mar 2026 — Present · Columbus, OH, US

   Lead enterprise‑level network optimization programs across manufacturing, delivering complex capital and capacity initiatives on scope, schedule, and budget.Drive end‑to‑end program execution, from business case development and planning through construction, commissioning, and operational handoff.Partner cross‑functionally with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Quality, and Supply Chain leaders to align strategy, execution, and business outcomes.Manage large, multi‑site capital projects including new production lines, packaging capacity expansions, and network transformation initiatives.Oversee external partners and vendors—including construction firms, engineering partners, and OEMs—to ensure disciplined delivery and performance.Own financial governance for major initiatives, including budgets, forecasts, cost control, and confirmation of realized capacity and benefits.Lead hiring, training, CQV planning, and operational readiness activities in support of new line startups and facility expansions.Establish clear success criteria and transition plans to ensure smooth handoff from project teams to manufacturing operations.Support strategic planning, project justification, and incentive negotiations for large‑scale network investments.

Education

• University of Cincinnati

  BS, Mechanical Engineering

  1998 — 2004