Gregory Northam
Senior Operations Executive | COO | VP of Operations | Scale & Compliance Architect
- Role
- VP of Operations General Manager at SIGAN AMERICA, LLC
- Location
- Ottawa, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Gregory Northam
I specialize in transforming mid-market manufacturing organizations into high-efficiency, scalable powerhouses. With over 25 years of experience in highly regulated FDA 21 CFR (Parts 210, 211, and 820) environments, I bridge the gap between the shop floor, technical innovation, and P&L excellence. Throughout my career, I have made a habit of the \"Double-Double\": doubling gross revenue while maintaining overhead to triple net income. Whether navigating a sq. ft. facility through a 30% output increase or rescuing a poorly implemented ERP system to create total business visibility, my focus remains on engineering stability and growth. Core Areas of Impact:Operational Scale: Proven track record of transitioning facilities to 24/7 operations and positioning companies for $100M+ growth.Digital Transformation: Expert at integrating technology—from automation to custom ERP solutions—to generate real-time analytics that drive decision-making.Turnaround Leadership: I thrive in high-stakes environments, having stabilized costs and margins for downturned organizations within 24-month windows.Compliance & Quality: Leveraging a Master’s in Quality Assurance and a Six Sigma Lean Black Belt to maintain 100% audit success rates while reducing operational waste by up to 50%.Beyond the metrics, I am a practitioner of Servant Leadership. I believe the strongest KPIs are built on a foundation of mentorship and a collaborative culture. I lead from the floor, working alongside my teams to ensure that operational knowledge is shared and that every employee is empowered to contribute to our \"World Class\" mission. Key Expertise: P&L Management | Strategic Planning | Lean Manufacturing | ERP Optimization | 21 CFR Regulatory Compliance | Change Management | Global Supply Chain Orchestration.
Experience
VP of Operations General Manager
Jun 2023 — Present · Ottawa, IL, US
Education
California State University-Dominguez Hills
MSQA, Business Quality
2001 — 2004
California State University-Sacramento
BS, Microbiology/Molecular Biology
1991 — 1998
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Medical Devices
- Product Development
- Biotechnology
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Fda
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