Sam Evans

About Sam Evans

With a solid foundation in strategic procurement and a steadfast commitment to operational excellence, my journey has led me to spearhead process improvements at Festo USA. My expertise lies in molding production and sourcing strategies that significantly enhance efficiency and performance of the end to end supply chain. At Festo USA, our team has thrived, focusing on strategic planning and the relentless pursuit of business process enhancement. These initiatives are pivotal in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, aligning with the organization\'s forward-thinking ethos.

Experience

1. Value Stream Manager

   Festo USA

   Jul 2025 — Present · Mason, OH, US

   Oversee the end-to-end management and continuous improvement of the Pneumatic Valves & Air Preparation Production Value Stream. Championing a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement to foster innovation and operational excellence. I manage resource allocation, capacity planning, and risk mitigation to maintain on-time delivery and meet market requirements.

Education

• Penn State University

  B.S. Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Warehousing, Distribution,

  2006 — 2010

• Gies College of Business - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• Smeal College of Business

  Bachelor of Science, Supply Chain Management

  2006 — 2010

Skills

• Pricing
• Access
• Packaging
• Contract Management
• Global Sourcing
• Purchasing
• Microsoft Publisher
• Sourcing
• Microsoft Word
• Erp
• Management
• Research
• Market Research
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Rfi
• Sap
• Warehousing
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Mrp
• Analysis
• Logistics