Paul Kaufman
Chief Operating Officer
- Role
- Plant Manager at Abbott Label, Inc
- Location
- Irvine, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Paul Kaufman
Paul is a highly experienced professional with a strong background in business development, operations management, and plant management. He has a proven track record in various industries, including manufacturing and printing. Paul is skilled in CRM, digital printing, lean manufacturing, process improvement, and project management. He is currently seeking opportunities. With his expertise and leadership abilities, he is well-equipped to drive operational excellence and achieve business growth in the manufacturing sector.
Experience
Plant Manager
Oct 2023 — Present · US
Plant Manager | Multi-Site Operational Leadership & Strategic RelocationAbbott Label • Oct 2023 – PresentMesa, AZ & Santa Fe Springs, CA • Executive leader overseeing all operations for the California plant while directing the full end-to-end relocation and launch of a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Mesa, Arizona. • Led strategic planning, capital project oversight, and cross-functional coordination with brokers, architects, engineers, and city officials to deliver a fully compliant, operationally optimized site. • Directed multi-million-dollar equipment moves, facility layout design, staffing strategy, and organizational transition—ensuring business continuity and accelerated production ramp-up. • Drive operational excellence across safety, quality, throughput, and cost performance through Lean Six Sigma methods and continuous-improvement discipline. • Full P&L accountability with a focus on margin expansion, workforce development, and long-term scalability for Southwest operations.
Education
Boardman high School
General Studies
1978 — 1982
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