Scott Lewis
About Scott Lewis
Scott Lewis serves as the Vice President of Manufacturing at Ayr Wellness Inc., bringing extensive experience in operations and leadership from previous roles at various organizations, including General Motors and Golding Farms Foods, Inc.
Work at AYR Wellness
Scott Lewis serves as the Vice President of Manufacturing at Ayr Wellness Inc. since 2021. In this role, he oversees manufacturing operations, focusing on enhancing production efficiency and ensuring quality control across multiple facilities. His leadership is directed toward implementing programs that prioritize Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), cost reduction, and customer service. Lewis's experience in large-scale multi-plant production supports his strategic initiatives within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Scott Lewis earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology and Psychology from Missouri State University. He is certified as a Safe Quality Food (SQF) Practitioner and holds multiple certifications, including Lean Platinum from the University of Iowa and a Six Sigma Black Belt. Additionally, he is certified as an Internal Auditor for TS16949, ISO 9001, and 14002 Standards, and possesses OSHA 30 Hour, HAZMAT, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HAACP) certifications.
Background
Scott Lewis has a diverse professional background with extensive experience in manufacturing and operations management. He began his career at General Motors, where he held various roles, including Production Supervisor and General Assembly Launch Manager. He later worked at Watlow as Operations Manager and held the position of Senior Vice President of Operations at Golding Farms Foods, Inc. before joining Ayr Wellness. His previous experience also includes serving as Vice President of Operations at Zone Enterprises, LLC and President at Basketball Training Systems (BTS).
Achievements
Scott Lewis is recognized for his effective negotiation skills with unions, vendors, and suppliers. He has demonstrated outstanding leadership in new product introduction and has contributed to sustainable business profit and growth in both public and privately-held organizations. Lewis employs emotional intelligence to supervise and motivate employees, facilitating the 7 Diamond Problem Solving Process and presenting complex metrics to high-level decision-makers.