John Bowers MBA, MSBA

John Bowers MBA, MSBA

Director of Product Development @ CariFree

About

Highly analytical manufacturing operations leader leveraging 12+ years of expertise in product development, planning, and supply chain management to meet aggressive revenue goals while minimizing defects and maximizing process efficiency. Notable Skills & Accomplishments Distills complex data into actionable plans and solutions that drive quality, productivity, revenue, and strategic goals Identifies and capitalizes on opportunities to improve processes and efficiency while reducing costs and downtime Delivers products and projects on time and on-budget while ensuring compliance with quality standards and expectations Balances multiple critical priorities while overcoming challenges, resolving problems, and ensuring keen attention to detail Selected from over 2K business plans and awarded $20K in seed capital following live pitch for a cosmetics startup Winner of Miller Lite’s Tap The Future Semi-Final, judged by Daymond John of Shark Tank

Country

United States

City

Corvallis

Industry

Pharmaceuticals

Skill

CAPA, FDA, Sop, GMP, Regulatory Requirements, Quality System, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutical Industry, Quality Auditing, Quality Assurance, ISO 13485, Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, Medical Devices, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Operations Management, Supply Chain, QA/QC

Experience

ORAL BIOTECH LLC

Director of Product Development

ORAL BIOTECH LLC

2022-1 - Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

Albany, Oregon, United States

Drive the execution of all product lifecycle processes for products, including product research, product development, market research, competitive analysis, planning, positioning, roadmap development, requirements development, and product launch. Assess current competitor offerings, seeking opportunities for differentiation Analyze product requirements and develop appropriate programs to ensure they’re successful achieved. Develop, implement, and maintain project management timelines across multiple departments. Appraise new product ideas and strategize appropriate to-market plans.

CariFree

Vice President of Operations

CariFree

LinkedIn
2014 - 2022-1 · 8 yrs

Albany, OR

Leading provider of affordable, science-based oral health and cavity prevention solutions for common dental health problems. Oversees manufacturing, regulatory, and supply-chain operations; develops KPIs in support of continuous improvement Sources and develops products with international partners, leading to FDA-compliant products for new market segments Grew revenue by a combined total of 90% to-date throughout tenure Reduced total cost of defects across all product lines by 57% within 12 months without incurring capital expenditures Directed and managed a $350K facility renovation project while managing FDA and OSHA compliance Implemented new SPC program across multiple production lines, reducing downtime by 67% while boosting efficiency

CariFree

Vice President of Manufacturing

CariFree

LinkedIn
2012 - 2014 · 2 yrs

Developed a product formulation that contributed to $1+ million in revenue growth within the first 18 months of distribution Managed over one million individual inventory items valued at $450K Scaled manufacturing capacity to meet demand by investing in fixed assets with a 30% rate of return over four years Established a continuous improvement program that reduced defects across all product lines by 37.77% over 12 months Implemented a Kanban system across multiple decoupling points; increased cash flow while minimizing backorders Coordinated and ensured efficient execution of production and employee management schedules for product delivery Designed forecasting models for material requirements planning to ensure on-time production campaign scheduling

CariFree

Manufacturing Manager

CariFree

LinkedIn
2009 - 2012 · 3 yrs

Designed R&D project that led to an innovative pharmaceutical formulation; successfully procured grant funds from Onami Created production process for pharmaceutical line that gained national attention and featured on major TV networks Ensured 10,000+ monthly transactions across 11 countries were executed with an average monthly error rate of 0.25%

United States Department of War

Project Director & Project Coordinator (Private Contract)

United States Department of War

LinkedIn
2004 - 2009 · 5 yrs

US, Europe & Asia

Education

University of Oklahoma - Price College of Business

University of Oklahoma - Price College of Business

LinkedIn
2023 - 2024 · 1 yr
Marylhurst University

Marylhurst University

LinkedIn

Business Administration and Management, General

University of Oregon

University of Oregon

LinkedIn

Political Science

Institute of Personal Care Science

Institute of Personal Care Science

LinkedIn
2024-7 - 2027-7 · 3 yrs 1 mo

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