James Vandevere
About James Vandevere
James Vandevere serves as the Vice President of Supply Chain and BE Manufacturing at Skorpios Technologies, Inc., where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in multi start-up environments, contributing to significant IPOs and acquisitions, and has expertise in various operational and quality management systems.
Work at Skorpios Technologies
James Vandevere has served as Vice President of Supply Chain and BE Manufacturing at Skorpios Technologies, Inc. since 2015. His role involves overseeing supply chain operations and manufacturing processes. Based in the Albuquerque, New Mexico area, he has contributed to the company's growth and efficiency for nine years. His responsibilities include the development and improvement of Product Data Management (PDM) and test software migrations, which are critical for optimizing production workflows.
Education and Expertise
James Vandevere studied at Widener University, where he gained foundational knowledge that supports his extensive career in supply chain management and manufacturing. He possesses expertise in implementing ISO certifications, specifically ISO 9000, 9001, and 13485, which are essential for maintaining quality standards in manufacturing processes. Additionally, he has led Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations and conversions using systems such as Oracle, SAP, and Dynamics AX.
Background
James Vandevere has a diverse background in supply chain and operational leadership. Prior to his current role, he worked at Ciena as Director of Systems Integration from 1995 to 1999, where he focused on systems integration processes. He then served as VP/Leader of Operations at Qtera/Nortel from 1999 to 2002, where he was involved in operational leadership and strategy. His career includes experience in multi start-up environments and significant contributions to IPOs and acquisitions exceeding 3 billion dollars.
Achievements
Throughout his career, James Vandevere has been involved in mergers and acquisitions, successfully acquiring and integrating over 80 companies. He has implemented Six Sigma performance programs to enhance operational efficiency and quality. Additionally, he has established customer service feedback programs and reports, contributing to improved customer satisfaction and service delivery. His experience in training and co-op programs has also played a role in developing talent within the organizations he has worked for.