Dave Felicijan

About Dave Felicijan

I am a strategic, driven, and focused professional with a seasoned operations management background, a history of optimizing and streamlining operational workflows, and a talent for aligning teams around common goals. I combine over 2 decades’ experience providing operational leadership, vision, and strategic direction for multiple high-profile organizations; orchestrating all manufacturing, production, and facility operations to ensure continued growth and profitability; managing a suite of projects and strategic initiatives to enhance organizational agility and performance; and carefully shaping the processes and policies that sustain an efficient, productive, and highly competitive organization. I am a supportive team leader with a strong ability to take charge of projects, train and empower others, and motivate those around me to do their best work. I believe a leader’s primary duty is to cultivate, professionally develop, empower, and inspire their team. I have the ability, expertise, and coaching skills to drive my team to success. I believe that people function best when their leadership strikes a careful balance between hands-on management and laisser-faire oversight. I think people should be given room to work creatively, make mistakes, and build on the knowledge gained from their efforts. After 20+ years in business, I have learned to perfect that delicate balance between autonomy and accountability. I have the communication skills to clearly articulate my vision, persuade people to take action, and get the ball rolling in the right direction. Whether I’m sending out emails, communicating with a team member, presenting to a crowd, or anything in between; I communicate quickly, accurately, and effectively. Key Skills Strategic Planning & Execution Project & Program Leadership Budgeting | Forecasting Operations Management P&L Ownership/Optimization Supply Chain Management Extensive Manufacturing Expertise Sales & Business Development Staff Training & Coaching Top-Tier Negotiation Skills Team Leadership & Development Risk Analysis/Mitigation Analytical Problem Solver Process Improvement Expert Go-to-Market Strategist

Experience

1. Chief Operations Officer

   Jetech

   May 2025 — Present · Kalamazoo, MI, US

Education

• Kalamazoo Valley Community College

  Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

• University of Phoenix

  International Business

• Kalamazoo Valley Community College

  CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician

Skills

• Business Development
• Fmea
• Management
• Machine Tools
• Dimensional Metrology
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Foreign Languages
• Program Management
• Automotive
• Sales Plan
• Capacity Planning
• 5s
• Sales Presentations
• Process Improvement
• Leadership
• Supplier Negotiation
• Continuous Improvement
• Sales Operations
• Product Development
• Manufacturing
• Root Cause Analysis
• Lean Manufacturing
• Kaizen
• Testing