John Floyd
About John Floyd
John Floyd serves as the Senior Site Director at Plexus Corp. in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area, where he has worked since 2021, bringing extensive experience from previous roles in product development and research and development across various companies.
Work at Plexus
John Floyd has been serving as the Senior Site Director at Plexus Corp. since 2021. His role is based in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area, where he oversees site operations and strategic initiatives. Prior to his current position, he held multiple roles within Plexus Corp., including Director of Project Management and Director of Engineering at the Raleigh Design Center and Darmstadt Design Center. His tenure at Plexus has spanned several years, contributing to the company's growth and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience
Before joining Plexus Corp. in his current role, John Floyd held various leadership positions in the technology and medical device sectors. He served as the Director of Product Development and NPI at Micron Optics, Inc. for one year. Additionally, he worked at Stryker Instruments and Stryker EMS Equipment as Director of R&D for a total of six years. His experience also includes a role as Technical Manager at Ciena, where he focused on design for manufacturing.
Education and Expertise
John Floyd holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University, where he also earned a Bachelor of Science with Distinction in the same field. He further enhanced his leadership skills by obtaining an MBA from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive experience in product development, engineering, and team leadership.
Leadership and Team Development
John Floyd emphasizes the importance of team member development and engagement in his leadership approach. He focuses on identifying and enhancing the strengths of his team to foster a healthy and accountable work culture. His leadership style is driven by a curiosity about customer needs and a commitment to delivering valuable solutions through collaborative efforts.
Achievements in Product Development
Throughout his career, John Floyd has successfully delivered over 20 new products from concept to market introduction. His efforts have consistently resulted in double-digit growth and market share gains for the organizations he has worked with. He has also led teams through significant enterprise-level changes, including mergers and system reorganizations, while maintaining operational growth.