Jonathan Young

About Jonathan Young

I am a seasoned operations leader with a proven track record of transforming business dynamics within the pharmaceutical sector. I specialize in orchestrating seamless operations, fostering quality assurance, and optimizing cross-functional collaboration to propel organizational success. With a hands-on approach, I streamline day-to-day business processes, champion best practices, and engineer robust strategies that elevate operational performance. Following are my key career highlights and core competencies: Orchestrating Operations: Overseeing a spectrum of functions including operations, quality, regulatory compliance, project management, customer service, supply chain, engineering, EHS, and technical services. My comprehensive understanding ensures holistic operational excellence. Cross-Functional Leadership: Building, guiding, and mentoring cross-functional teams to unlock their potential and drive operational excellence. I empower individuals to realize career growth through innovative training and development initiatives. Manufacturing Mastery: Possessing a deep grasp of manufacturing, packaging, supply chain dynamics, project management, quality control, and financial management. My expertise fuels operational enhancements in Liquid and Solid Dose operations. Project Visionary: Pioneering large-scale projects from conceptualization to triumphant completion. My operational excellence framework drives process efficiency, while implementing cutting-edge reporting and tracking systems. Cost-Saving Innovator: Successfully spearheading a remarkable $30MM reduction in order backlog through operational transformation. My strategies have consistently contributed to optimized financial outcomes. Workforce Empowerment: Nurturing workforce stability and productivity by curating a low employee turnover rate (<2%). Skill and proficiency progression plans underpin direct labor development and organizational growth. Industry Compliance: Adhering to the rigorous FDA & ISO standards. I consistently uphold the highest industry benchmarks. Quality Champion: Amplifying right-first-time rates for customer deliverables to an exceptional 98%, ensuring unparalleled product quality and customer satisfaction.

Experience

1. Chief Operating Officer

   Aphena Pharma Solutions, Inc

   Feb 2023 — Present · Cookeville, MD

   My notable accomplishments in this role are:Cultivated a culture of shared knowledge and synergies across diverse sites by instituting the \"One Aphena\" strategy.Boosted revenue to an impressive $70M, while nurturing a top-performing team of over 400 dedicated professionals.Yielded an exceptional $16M reduction in overall costs by pioneering and executing effective turnaround initiatives.Drove a significant 22% increase in direct labor turnover by strategically implementing measures to optimize employee engagement and retention.

Education

• Rochester Institute of Technology

  BS, Mechanical Engineering

  1985 — 1990

• University of Phoenix

  MBA

  2002 — 2004