Jason Perron

About Jason Perron

A versatile and sought after operations and program management leader, I have an outstanding record in high tech manufacturing firms such as Welbilt, Pixelteq (a division of Halma), Zygo and United Technologies / Goodrich Corporation. Directing diverse multidisciplinary teams serving the commercial, aerospace and defense sectors, I have consistently surpassed challenging corporate and client expectations. My efforts have generated strong gains in productivity, efficiency, quality and customer satisfaction.My broad-based skills run the gamut from product develop and project management to process improvements and environmental, health and safety. Well versed in all phases of product development and Lean Manufacturing, I am recognized for special expertise in advanced optical, coating and thin film technologies, playing a key role in developing and bringing to market game-changing solutions for a wide array of industrial, aerospace and defense applications. I have also contributed to business development and technical sales, participating in everything from RFPs, proposals and bids to successful account captures that generated significant revenue and profits.My training and credentials include a BA in Environmental Science/Policy & Geography from Clark University and Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing Leader certifications. I can make an impact by:* Maximizing productivity & quality while reining in costs* Optimizing processes, methods & systems to boost efficiency* Developing farsighted strategic technology & product roadmaps* Delivering complex projects within tight time & budget constraints* Recruiting, managing, mentoring & motivating top performing teams* Fostering innovation, continuous improvements & organizational excellenceOthers have described me as a natural leader and team builder, energetic motivator, astute analyst, forward-thinking strategist, intuitive problem solver, persuasive communicator and trusted business partner.

Experience

1. Lead Program Manager

   Acuity

   Oct 2022 — Present · Tampa, FL, US

   Recruited to drive Program Management best practices, developing and deploying companywide tools for data identification, organization, certification, and ownership.Corporate Software Optimization Program: Led efforts to catalog all software across corporate and manufacturing sites, coordinated with Finance, IT, Sourcing, and Product Management to streamline contracts and negotiate improved terms, creating a shared resource for the business.Data Excellence Corporate Initiative: Set common product line requirements, managed schedules, tracked progress via KPIs, resolved issues with leadership, and boosted team morale.$10M Savings Initiative: Partnered with Indirect Sourcing and functional teams to identify efficiency gains and implement tracking, achieving over $10M in savings.

Education

• Clark University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Science, Geography & Biology

  1993 — 1998

Skills

• Lean Manufacturing
• Manufacturing
• Aerospace
• Continuous Improvement
• Program Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• Optics
• 5s
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Project Management
• Kaizen
• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Operations Management
• Ms Project
• Thin Films
• Coatings
• Design for Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Design of Experiments
• Process Engineering
• Engineering Management
• Failure Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Systems Engineering
• Fmea
• Six Sigma
• Leadership
• R&D
• Electronics
• Metrology
• Testing
• Mrp
• Process Simulation
• Team Management
• Quality System
• Iso
• Optical Transmission
• Spc
• Materials