James Vannest

James Vannest is an experienced manufacturing leader currently serving as Manufacturing Manager at TSM Corporation since April 2019. With a proven track record in overseeing end-to-end manufacturing operations, Vannest held the position of Plant Manager at Managed Programs (MPI) from 2017 to 2022, where responsibility spanned multiple business units and full accountability for manufacturing budgets and P&L performance. Prior to that, Vannest managed injection molding and assembly operations at Adduxi from 2015 to 2017, emphasizing continuous process improvement and management team development. Vannest also served as Director of Operations and Plant Manager at Advanced Decorative Systems (ADS) from 2005 to 2014, overseeing manufacturing across global sites and enhancing operational efficiency. Earlier experience includes consultancy roles at Management Alternatives Ltd., focusing on optimizing manufacturing systems and processes. Vannest holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Spring Arbor University.