Chris Yarborough
About Chris Yarborough
Chris Yarborough is a Program Manager specializing in Electronics Manufacturing at Plexus Corp. He has extensive experience in supply chain management and program management, having worked for notable companies such as HP, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, and Boeing.
Work at Plexus
Chris Yarborough has been employed at Plexus Corp. as a Program Manager in Electronics Manufacturing since 2019. In this role, he leads the Customer Focus Team, managing day-to-day customer relationships. He facilitates quarterly business reviews as part of the customer relationship management process. Additionally, he holds kick-offs and manufacturing readiness reviews to ensure project alignment and readiness. His focus on maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction is evident through his advocacy attitude and drive.
Previous Experience in Electronics Manufacturing
Prior to his role at Plexus, Chris Yarborough worked at HP in various capacities. He served as the ISS Supply Chain NPI Manager from 2013 to 2014 and as the Managed Print Services Program Manager – Hardware Serviceability Segment Lead from 2014 to 2019. His tenure at HP also included a 12-year period as Supply Chain NPI Program Manager from 2001 to 2013 and a role as Product Planning Specialist from 1997 to 2001. These positions contributed to his expertise in supply chain management and program oversight.
Background in Aerospace and Defense
Chris Yarborough has a background in aerospace and defense, having worked at Northrop Grumman Corporation as a Methods Analyst from 1988 to 1993 and at Raytheon as a Production Planning Supervisor from 1993 to 1997. He also held a position as an Industrial Engineer at Boeing for one year in 1987. These roles provided him with a solid foundation in industrial engineering and production planning.
Education and Expertise
Chris Yarborough earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology from Southeastern Louisiana University, where he studied from 1982 to 1986. His educational background supports his extensive experience in program management and supply chain operations, particularly within the electronics manufacturing sector.