Jack Antounian

About Jack Antounian

Progressive operations leader, change agent, and catalyst for transformation with a proven track record of building and leading multinational, multi-factory global operations and supply chains. Experienced in integrating acquisitions, scaling organizations through high-growth phases, and consistently delivering high-quality products and operational performance.Successfully deployed world-class operational strategies and systems across diverse high-tech industries including robotics, medical devices, telecommunications, semiconductors, and industrial automation. Adept at combining advanced technologies, financial strategy, and disciplined execution to drive sustainable operational improvements and optimize both short- and long-term performance from early-stage startups to multinational public corporations.Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Champion with extensive experience leading large-scale operational transformation initiatives across domestic and international operations. Delivered measurable results in operational excellence, including significant improvements in quality performance, cost reduction, productivity, and both top-line and bottom-line growth. Team builder and leadership coach committed to developing confident professionals, self-directed teams, and next-generation leaders. Passionate about creating high-performance cultures where individuals and teams achieve their full potential while delivering exceptional operational results and sustainable enterprise growth.Core Expertise• P&L Leadership | Global Multi-Factory Operations | Supply Chain Development• Operational Excellence: Hoshin Planning, TPS, Lean, Six Sigma, ISO, GMP• Product & Design Engineering: DFX, FEA, FMEA• Automation & Smart Manufacturing: Robotics, AMRs, AGVs, Cobots, Conveyors• Enterprise Systems: ERP, CRM, PLM, PDMTwo Time Recipient of the Shingo Prize for Manufacturing Excellence!

Experience

1. Head of Operations & Engineering

   Benchmark

   Aug 2023 — Present · US

   Spearhead engineering, manufacturing, planning, and logistics operations while partnering closely with customers to lead their product realization journey. Leverage our unique capabilities to deliver complex solutions across aerospace, defense, industrial automation and complex systems, semiconductor capital equipment, next-generation communications, advanced computing, and medical technologies.Drive strategic initiatives that scale business performance, operational capability, and profitability while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.Key Contributions• Strategic Growth & Profitability: Develop and execute key strategies to scale operations, expand capabilities, and drive sustainable business growth and profitability.• Operational Transformation: Serve as a change agent leading the Lean Six Sigma Office and Toyota Production System (TPS) deployment to embed operational excellence across the enterprise.• Continuous Improvement & Customer Value: Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance, strengthen customer partnerships, and achieve superior quality, delivery, and satisfaction.• Workforce & Leadership Development: Cultivate the next generation of leaders and Lean practitioners through workforce development, mentoring, and the creation of high-performance, self-directed teams.

Education

• Harvard Business School

  Executive Leadership, Executive Education - Advanced Management Program

  2000 — 2000

• Boston University

  Master of Science in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship & Operations Management

  1992 — 1995

• Watertown High

  High School diploma, College prep

  1976 — 1979

• Northeastern University

  Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Hardware and Software Engineering

  1979 — 1984

Skills

• Purchasing
• Value Stream Mapping
• Process Improvement
• Management
• Team Building
• Asia
• Engineering
• Business Process
• Iso
• Kaizen
• Business Process Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing
• Business Development
• Asia Supply Chain & Mfg
• Fmea
• Inventory Management
• Startup Business Development
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Business Strategy
• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• Integration
• Peoplesoft
• Quality Management
• Strategic Planning
• Six Sigma
• Strategy
• Lean Expert
• Competitive Analysis
• Start-Ups
• Operations Management
• Operational Excellence
• Leadership
• Procurement
• Sap
• Product Management
• Product Development
• Training
• Logistics