Javier Franco

About Javier Franco

Experienced IT leader with strong background in the medical device and distribution industries. End to end ERP (Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations) implementation experience: process mapping, vendor selection, implementation and stabilization.Strong understanding and vast experience supporting manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, R&D, regulatory and quality processes/solutions in FDA regulated environment. Experience selecting, deploying and supporting ERP, WMS -including voice picking and put to light/Dematic, PLM, QMS, finished goods labeling, MES, eCommerce and integrating these solutions using different technologies.Quick learner, pragmatic technical leader and team player with great record of partnering with functional teams to deliver solutions that meet or surpass expectations while maintaining the right mix of technology and business process innovation.Successfully delivered numerous projects of global scope supporting the globalization and standardization of business processes at manufacturing and distribution centers.Proven success recruiting talented individuals, building and leading highly engaged teams with excellent Gallup engagement scores. Experienced working with multicultural and virtual teams around the world.Solutions and platform experience: ERP (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations, PRMS, Oracle), PLM (Windchill), QMS (Trackwise), MES (CAMSTAR) and product labeling systems (PRISYM Medica, LabelView).Experience designing and developing solutions using cloud platforms (AWS, Azure and GCP), Java, J2EE, Web Services (SOAP, REST,XML, JSON), microservices, AS400/IBM i.

Experience

1. Senior Director Information Technology

   Edwards Garment

   Feb 2024 — Present

Education

• Lean Sigma Corporation

  Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

  2016

• Western Michigan University

  N/A, EE

  1988 — 1990

• Kalamazoo Valley Community College

  AS, CIS

  1997 — 1999

• Davenport University

  BAS, Business Management

  1999 — 2001

Skills

• Quality System
• Integration
• Six Sigma
• Business Process Improvement
• Cultural Awareness
• Business Analysis
• Pmp
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Program Management
• Software Development
• Enterprise Resource Planning (Erp)
• Process Improvement
• Management
• Sql
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Software Documentation
• Quality Assurance
• Erp
• Enterprise Software
• Clinical Systems Implementation
• U.s. Food and Drug Administration (Fda)
• Manufacturing
• Sharepoint
• Requirements Gathering
• Medical Devices
• Vendor Relationships