Larry Tapia

Serve on the Associate Board of a nonprofit organization dedicated to preparing high-achieving, low-income high school students for college success. Contribute to strategic planning, mentorship programming, and fundraising initiatives that advance the organization’s mission and expand its reach within the community. Advise on strategic initiatives that strengthen student programming, mentorship quality, and college readiness outcomes. Facilitate leadership development and career exposure workshops, equipping students with skills in communication, confidence, and networking to prepare for professional success. Collaborate with board members and community leaders to expand donor networks, secure sponsorships, and enhance fundraising effectiveness. Organize and participate in mentorship events that connect students with professionals across diverse industries, fostering long-term career pathways. Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts to ensure equitable access to educational resources and professional opportunities. Core Skills: Nonprofit Governance | Strategic Program Development | Mentorship | Community Engagement | Fundraising Strategy | DEI Advocacy

Serve as an advisory board member, providing strategic guidance, industry expertise, and executive leadership insights to help businesses in the CPG, contract manufacturing, and supply chain sectors scale effectively and achieve sustainable growth. Advise executive teams and founders on operational strategy, P&L optimization, and market expansion initiatives. Provide thought leadership on manufacturing operations, supply chain optimization, and process improvement within highly regulated industries. Mentor senior leaders and emerging executives, strengthening leadership pipelines and succession planning capabilities. Support companies in identifying new growth opportunities, assessing market risks, and aligning operational execution with long-term corporate strategy. Participate in board-level discussions on capital allocation, M&A readiness, and organizational transformation. Leverage a broad professional network to connect companies with strategic partners, investors, and resources to accelerate growth. Core Skills: Strategic Advisory | P&L Optimization | Executive Mentorship | Operational Excellence | Market Expansion | M&A Readiness | Leadership Development

Provide executive-level operational consulting to CPG companies in the personal care, food & beverage, dietary supplements, and cosmetic sectors, delivering strategies that drive scalability, profitability, and operational excellence. Advise executive leadership teams and private equity partners on operational strategy, supply chain optimization, and business transformation to accelerate growth and enhance enterprise value. Design and implement strategic roadmaps that align production, supply chain, quality, and commercial functions with corporate objectives and market expansion goals. Lead end-to-end capital project execution, including 8 facility build-outs from site selection and permitting to construction oversight, equipment commissioning, and operational launch. Develop comprehensive KPI frameworks and performance dashboards, enabling real-time decision-making and accountability across the organization. Conduct supply chain diagnostics and optimization, identifying cost reduction opportunities, mitigating risk, and improving supplier reliability through strategic sourcing and contract negotiations. Implement OEE improvement initiatives and Lean Six Sigma methodologies to increase manufacturing efficiency, reduce downtime, and maximize asset utilization. Partner with clients to develop high-performance leadership teams through mentoring, succession planning, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring sustainable growth beyond engagement periods.

Directed enterprise-wide operations strategy, balancing capacity expansion, product innovation, and cost optimization to achieve profitable growth. Expanded production capacity by 30% through strategic investment in new lines and manufacturing capabilities. Maintained 100% client retention during organizational transitions through proactive relationship management and transparent communication. Led the enterprise-wide implementation of NetSuite ERP, integrating operations, finance, and supply chain for real-time performance insights. Reduced production lead times by 20% and increased throughput by 15% via SOP standardization and Lean Six Sigma methodologies. Advanced ESG performance under EcoVadis, achieving a 30% reduction in environmental impact.

Directed all operational functions across three production and warehouse facilities, including full P&L ownership, supply chain management, and vendor relations. Achieved 18% capacity growth through operational redesign and Lean workflow optimization, reducing labor costs by 12%. Elevated quality and compliance standards, earning a 98% NSF/GMP audit score and positioning for SQF certification. Implemented data-driven forecasting and demand planning, ensuring supply chain continuity and production readiness.

Directed enterprise operations across manufacturing, procurement, warehouse, distribution, and quality functions for multi-site CPG manufacturing. Delivered $6M in COGS savings through strategic sourcing and vendor negotiations. Increased manufacturing capacity by 25%, driving $10M EBITDA growth and supporting 46% revenue expansion. Instituted daily operational KPI reviews to uncover cost-saving opportunities and optimize resource allocation. Full facility build-out of a state-of-the-art facility in Cleveland, OH, to sustain aggressive revenue growth.

Led strategic operational scaling to meet a 19% revenue increase in year one, driven by new product launches and improved delivery performance. Negotiated raw material contracts and freight agreements, achieving $1.5M in annual savings. Implemented visual management systems and labor efficiency metrics, increasing throughput by 18–35%. Directed ERP implementation, improving cross-departmental communication and operational visibility.

Directed enterprise-level operations for a $48M branded and contract manufacturing facility specializing in dietary supplements and personal care products. Oversaw all operational functions—including production, supply chain and procurement, warehouse, shipping & receiving, and quality assurance—ensuring alignment with corporate growth objectives and industry compliance standards. Held full P&L accountability for operational functions, including multi-site and 3PL partnerships across the U.S., ensuring seamless production and distribution. Developed and implemented a comprehensive end-to-end supply chain initiative, reducing material costs by 28% through strategic sourcing, vendor consolidation, and high-volume contracting. Negotiated competitive freight agreements, achieving a 31% annual logistics cost reduction without compromising delivery timelines or quality standards. Scaled operational capacity to support 15% revenue growth, driven by quality improvements and cost efficiencies passed on to customers. Designed and managed capital expenditure projects, aligning facility capabilities with long-term strategic plans. Led and mentored cross-functional leadership teams, fostering collaboration and operational discipline across production, supply chain, and quality functions. Core Skills: Manufacturing Operations Management | Supply Chain Optimization | P&L Management | Strategic Sourcing | Capital Project Procurement | Leadership Development