Jonathan Smith

Jonathan Smith has extensive work experience in the manufacturing industry, with a focus on professional services, project management, and process improvement. Jonathan has held various leadership roles at companies such as Plex, Interplex Industries, Royal Oak Industries, PPC Inc., FormTech Industries LLC, Metaldyne Forging Operations, and MascoTech Forming Technologies.

At Plex, Jonathan served as the Vice President of Professional Services, overseeing the global Professional Services organization and ensuring customer success in all engagements. Prior to this, they were the Senior Director of Professional Services, responsible for global delivery and project management. Jonathan also led the Engagement Management Team as the Director of Professional Services, establishing a formal PMO and improving operational reporting and analytics.

Before joining Plex, Jonathan was a Delivery Executive at Interplex Industries, where they led go-to-market efforts for professional services and developed packaged offerings for new and existing customers. Jonathan also worked at Royal Oak Industries as a Project Manager on the Business Excellence Team, focusing on process improvement and strategic planning. Additionally, they served as an Interim Plant Manager at PPC Inc., where they implemented lean manufacturing and the Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform Cloud ERP System.

In earlier roles, Jonathan was a Plant Manager at FormTech Industries LLC and managed the implementation of the Plex Manufacturing Cloud after the company's acquisition from Metaldyne Forging Operations. Jonathan also worked as a Materials Manager at Metaldyne Forging Operations, overseeing purchasing, logistics, and scheduling functions. Their career started as an Industrial Engineer at MascoTech Forming Technologies.

Throughout their career, Jonathan has demonstrated expertise in project management, business process analysis, system implementation, and team leadership. Jonathan has successfully led transformational initiatives, achieved cost reduction goals, and implemented lean manufacturing practices.

Jonathan Smith earned a Bachelor of Engineering Honours degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering & Management from the University of Bath from 1995 to 1999. Jonathan then pursued their Master of Business Administration degree with a focus on Finance at Walsh College from 2011 to 2014.