James Buchanan
Founder Business Owner @Synergy Industrial, Llc
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WORK HISTORY
Founder Business Owner @Synergy Industrial, Llc
Erie County, PA, US
Synergy Industrial, llc partners with proactive regional businesses to evaluate, create & drive hidden value to the bottom line and develop growth opportunities. Drawing on a strong operational heritage and hands-on-approach, we work closely with small to mid-size companies to resolve complex issues and maximize performance & profits.We specialize in business & revenue optimization utilizing Continuous Improvement & LEAN systems to drive performance improvement, growth opportunity creation & strategy, utilizing a broad range of industry tools & data-driven insights for cost improvements, revenue optimization, growth transformations, M&A, and divestitures/carve-outs. We analyze manufacturing systems (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People, CI) and operations, workflow, supply chain and distribution channels, procurement, SG & A operations, and sales force effectiveness for potential value creation opportunities and SIOP maximization. From our structured, thorough, fact & data-based analysis we assess state of operations, identify key risks to investment, opportunities for growth & value creation, and quantify potential EBITDA improvement plans for stakeholders.We area available to partner with your Team or for one-on-one strategy building sessions to create value in all facets of your business, organization, or project. • A Certified LEAN Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Program Facilitator• Value & Growth Identification & Creation• Quality Management Systems (QMS) evaluation• Safety Program eval, certification preparation• Operational and Maintenance Excellence Program Development• Procurement & Supply Chain Evaluation• ERP, MRP, CMMS, Procurement, Logistics, Maintenance Managment platform evaluations• Asset Health Monitoring programs (from single asset to totally inclusive plant systems)• Data Extrapolation & Translation• Shop Floor Insights: “Boots on the ground” • Transformation & strategy Development • Project management (EPCM)
EDUCATION
Youngstown State University
Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
The University of Akron
Certificate, LEAN Systems Facilitator & Administrator
The University of Akron
Certified: Lean Manufacturing Practitioner, Facilitator, Administrator, Sponsor, Lean Facilitator & Practicioner
Youngstown State University
Masters, Executive MBA
ABOUT JAMES BUCHANAN
Outcome driven and building shareholder returns by boosting profits and accountability by optimizing processes and efficiencies, creating data-driven strategies, to resolve issues and prevent recurrence.Having humble beginnings in the blue collar workforce progressing through operations, engineering, and maintenance leadership in varied sectors, I deeply understand manufacturing, customer, and organizational/team dynamics.A deliberate and collaborative servant leadership style enable me to support, mentor, and inspire teams to be being goal driven while maintaining a safe, cooperative, trusting, and respectful workplace. When people feel safe, respected, and empowered they will outperform other teams. Is your company forward-thinking and values innovation and a positive workplace culture? Let\'s connect and explore how we can drive operational excellence together!• Excellent and honed strategy-to-tactical conversion methods driven by measurable outcomes with a deep commitment to eliminating outcome disparities.• Experienced central leadership roles for to CEO, Executive Director, or founder, helping translate vision into day-to-day operational and cultural execution.• Thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments—comfortable navigating ambiguity, shifting priorities, and continuous iteration• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate vision into clear execution plans• Excellent communicator and relationship-builder—direct, inclusive, and trusted across levels and functions• Excellent change-management skills• Broad operational expertise, with experience managing safety, quality, cost, productivity, procurement, delivery, inventory, customer centric & focused initiatives, P&L Management, strategy development, growth opportunity creation, capital program management, organizational training, team development, IT and data systems, finance, HR/people operations• Proven experience leading remote or geographically dispersed teams and implementing organization-wide systems or infrastructure• Demonstrated success in building, scaling, and codifying systems that enable high-performance and cross-functional alignment• Skilled at leading cross-functional collaboration, connecting teams, data, and workflows to drive clarity, accountability, and shared outcomes• Ability to prioritize, simplify complexity, and drive execution with clarity and focus• Proficiency in MS OFFICE Suite, Google Platforms, i.e, Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Google Slides.
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