Jeff Schirm
About Jeff Schirm
Jeff Schirm serves as the Director of Fabrication Solutions at Materion Corporation, a position he has held since 2018. With extensive experience in supply chain operations and production management, he has contributed significantly to process improvements and customer service enhancements across various business units.
Work at Materion Corporation
Jeff Schirm has held multiple positions at Materion Corporation since 1998. He currently serves as the Director of Fabrication Solutions, a role he has occupied since 2018. Prior to this, he was the Director of Custom Engineered Products from 2015 and the Plant Manager in Reading, Pennsylvania from 2010 to 2015. His earlier roles at Materion include Manager of Supply Chain Operations and Director of Bulk Value Stream. Schirm has also contributed as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and LeanSigma Master Black Belt, focusing on process improvements and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Jeff Schirm earned both a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of Toledo, where he studied Human Resource Management and Corporate Finance from 1977 to 1983. His educational background supports his extensive experience in supply chain operations, production management, and process improvement methodologies, including Lean Six Sigma.
Background in Production and Operations Management
Before joining Materion Corporation, Jeff Schirm worked at Johnson Controls as a Production Control Manager from 1983 to 1990. He also held a managerial position at Corning Incorporated, overseeing Lighting Production Operations from 1993 to 1997. His diverse background in production and operations management spans several industries, equipping him with a broad skill set in managing complex manufacturing processes.
Achievements in Process Improvement
Throughout his career, Jeff Schirm has been recognized for driving process, product, and customer service improvements across various business units. He played a key role in integrating multiple business units into the Performance Solutions Group at Materion, demonstrating his capability in fostering collaboration and enhancing operational effectiveness.
Focus on Customer Partnerships
Jeff Schirm emphasizes building partnerships with key customers, vendors, and business decision-makers. His approach aims to strengthen relationships and enhance collaboration, which is essential for achieving business objectives and delivering value to stakeholders.