John Raia

John Raia is a seasoned operations professional with extensive experience in leadership and management within the manufacturing and facilities sectors. Since April 2000, John has held multiple roles at Optimas Solutions, currently serving as Senior Operations Manager, overseeing a team of 15 direct reports and executing critical operational strategies, including manufacturing audits and ISO certifications. Prior to this, John served as Facilities Manager at Anixter from 2008 to 2015, focusing on building maintenance and operational efficiency. John's earlier career includes positions at Quality Screw and Nut, where John was Assistant General Manager, effectively leading warehouse teams in the USA and Canada, as well as roles as Warehouse Supervisor and Machine Operator. John holds a degree from DeVry University.