A Shoplogix  Fireside Chat

Manufacturers’ Response to COVID-19

How global manufacturing leaders are strategizing for today and the future.

In this time of uncertainty, manufacturers across the globe are working hard to safeguard their workforce while creating new operation blueprints to adapt to changes in the economy, supply chains, and operations. COVID-19 is challenging the way “things have always been done” in manufacturing. From supply chains to production processes, this is the time for manufacturers to evaluate their operations and make smart decisions about how they may be better prepared for today and the future. 

Join us for a panelist discussion with manufacturing leaders across food and beverage, packaging, and automotive industries to learn how manufacturers are strategizing for today and the future. It will be a conversation with real-world manufacturers driving change management across their operations to optimize production output and engage employees during challenging times.

With over 32 years of management experience encompassing operations and distribution in the consumer products industry, Scott is responsible for the strategic vision and leadership of Environmental Health & Safety, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Asset Reliability and Engineering Capex for all production facilities within Flagstone Foods. Scott’s prior experience includes roles of increasing responsibilities in processing and packaging management, operations analysis, supply chain and operations management. Underneath Scott’s professional accomplishments, his true passion is to help others reach their goals and stretch their capabilities.

Scott Jackson
Senior Vice President of Operations
Flagstone Foods, LLC

About our panel:

With 22 years of operations experience spanning multiple roles at Magna International, Darren has led Magna division plants, productions, launches, and QC specifications. He is currently championing lean strategies and operational improvements across Magna’s Mechatronics group responsible for the OEE, kaizen culture, and continuous improvement across the division. Darren’s passion for tech to drive CI has made him an early adopter of smart factory technology where he was first to implement the Shoplogix smart factory platform at Magna 6 years ago.

Darren Charbonneau
Director of Lean Manufacturing and Operational Improvement Magna International - Mechatronics America’s

With over 17 years of manufacturing operations experience in increasing plant profitability and reducing cost utilizing sound manufacturing systems, Mark is specialized in turnaround ventures adopting Lean Manufacturing tools. As Mauser’s VP of Operations, he has full P&L responsibility for the $93 million facility and has achieved corporate EDITDA goals through continuous improvements and cost reductions. Mark’s key to success is driven through leadership by example to challenge employees to enable root cause problem solving and behavior-based safety. Mark’s leadership has successfully driven $8.6 million of CAPEX projects and developed a safety committee and culture to reduce accident to 0 OSHA recordables.

Mark Sullivan
VP of Operations
Mauser