Jeff K

Jeff K has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Jeff began their career in the US Army as a Combat Engineer, serving from 2003 to 2006. Afterward, they worked as a Manager of Operations at Reico Kitchen & Bath from 2006 to 2012, where they oversaw warehouse activities and managed operational processes.

In 2012, Jeff joined Stryker and held positions as a Team Leader and Senior Team Lead in the DelVal Ops division. Jeff managed various product lines, including Recon (Knee/Hip), Trauma/Extremities, Biologics, and Mako Robotics.

Jeff then transitioned to the Strategic Solutions Division of PRA Health Sciences in 2018, where they worked as a Project Manager in the Global Clinical Supply. Their role focused on compliance operations and systems for Merck.

In 2019, Jeff joined Tyber Medical, LLC as a Director of Logistics and later advanced to roles such as Senior Director of Logistics, Planning & Quality Control, Senior Director of Supply Chain Operations & Quality Control, and Senior Director of Global Supply Chain, Logistics, Production & Ops Planning, Procurement, Packaging. Jeff led procurement, operations, production planning, quality control, materials, and logistics teams, ensuring the delivery of orthopedic implants and instruments that met regulatory requirements. Tyber Medical is an orthopedic device manufacturer that prioritizes rapid commercialization and bioengineered technology platforms.

Overall, Jeff K has extensive experience in supply chain management, logistics, operations planning, quality control, and leadership roles in various industries.

Jeff K has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration (B.S.B.A) from Penn State University, with a focus on Business Administration, Management, and Operations. Jeff also holds an Associate of Science degree in Business Administration from the same university. Additionally, Jeff has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Gwynedd Mercy University, specializing in Business Administration, Management, and Operations.

Furthermore, Jeff has obtained several certifications throughout their career. These include the Strategic Negotiation certification from LinkedIn, obtained in February 2022, and the Negotiating the Nonnegotiable (Blinkist Summary) certification from LinkedIn, obtained in February 2021. In November 2017, they completed the Introduction to the Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam course on LinkedIn. Moreover, Jeff obtained the Smeal Honor Code certification from Penn State University in August 2017.

To enhance their skills, Jeff has completed the Lean Six Sigma Fundamentals course and the Shane Snow on Storytelling course on Lynda.com in September 2016. Jeff also participated in Gallup's Great Manager Program (GMP) in March 2014 and Gallup's Manager Preparation Program (MaPP) in September 2013, both offered by Gallup.