John Van Hook
About John Van Hook
John Van Hook is the Director of Operations at iMFLUX and Group Head Processing/Scale-Up Group Leader at Procter & Gamble, with extensive experience in R&D and operational management.
Professional Title and Current Role
John Van Hook holds the title of Group Head Processing/Scale-Up Group Leader. He is currently serving as the Director of Operations at iMFLUX, a wholly owned subsidiary of P&G. In his role at iMFLUX, John operates from the headquarters located at 3550 Symmes Road, Hamilton, Ohio 45015.
Work Experience at Procter & Gamble
John Van Hook has an extensive career at Procter & Gamble. He has held multiple positions over his tenure, including Group Head Processing/Scale-Up Group Leader. Previously, he served as Section Head/R&D Innovation (Beauty New Business Creation) from 2012 to 2016. Earlier in his career, he fulfilled the role of Senior Scientist/Engineer R&D from 1992 to 2012. His work at P&G is primarily based in the Cincinnati, Ohio Metropolitan Area.
Educational Background
John Van Hook has a diverse educational background. He studied Chemistry at the University of Cincinnati, completing his studies from 1991 to 1992. Prior to that, he undertook General Studies at Northern Kentucky University, from 1990 to 1991.
Achievements and Innovations
Throughout his career, John Van Hook has co-invented three platforms that enabled patents and scaled up over 20 manufacturing operations globally, significantly impacting nearly every Procter & Gamble Beauty brand. At iMFLUX, he has led a team of 18, including Process Engineers and Program Managers, and managed a department budget of $2.9 million. His efforts reduced overhead costs by $1 million through setting higher performance standards.
Global Operational Experience
John Van Hook brings substantial operational experience on a global scale, having worked across multiple regions such as Asia, Europe, North America, and the Caribbean. His role at iMFLUX involves collaboration with over 10 customer sites concurrently, addressing diverse operational challenges and ensuring seamless integration of processes across these regions.