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James Chiavetta

Executive CEO/Board Chairman specializing in M&A, turnarounds, and contract manufacturing

MPI MicroplasticsUniversity at BuffaloCarmel, IN56 Years ExperienceExecutive Level

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Operations and manufacturing leader with CEO/Chair turnaround experience who has built a greenfield robotics-focused manufacturing operation from scratch, including equipment selection, engineering org buildout, and ERP-based inventory/BOM/WIP controls. Strong cost-accounting/standard-costing orientation for diagnosing inefficiencies and optimizing pricing, plus a demonstrated mentorship track record and a Juran-based quality philosophy (build quality into the process).

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Key Strengths

  • Built manufacturing operations from greenfield (facility, equipment, engineering org) at early-stage company
  • Implemented ERP-backed operational controls for inventory, BOM, WIP, and finished goods
  • Deep cost accounting and standard costing discipline to diagnose inefficiencies via variance analysis
  • Root-cause approach to operational problems (quality, reporting, standards accuracy)
  • Turnaround CEO/Chair experience using data-driven pricing model adjustments to improve customer trust
  • Strong mentorship track record (developed accounting intern into senior cost accountant at Honeywell)
  • Quality systems mindset focused on designing quality into processes (Juran principles)
  • Lean manufacturing implementation to streamline operations and improve efficiency

Reference Highlights

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  • effective at organizing businesses for growth
  • successful startup builder (grew PC manufacturing company from $0 to $3M annual sales in 2+ years)
  • experience starting multiple businesses
  • developed a medical drug delivery product with a patent filing
  • turned around a failing plastics injection molding business
  • improved profitability through increased sales and cost controls
  • installs new systems to improve operations
  • works well with founders and senior staff
  • keeps teams aligned and focused on objectives ('eye on the prize')
  • well suited to advise corporate officers in startup environments
  • strong focus on achieving corporate objectives
  • M&A experience

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Experience

Retired CEO and Board ChairmanMPI Microplastics, Inc. · May 2017 – Jul 2025
Senior ConsultantAmerican Management Services Inc. · Aug 2016 – May 2017
VP Business Development, Board memberAircom Manufacturing · Mar 2011 – Aug 2016
Founding ChairmanTabSafe Medical Services, Inc. · Sep 2000 – Mar 2011
President and Chief Operating Officer, Inventor and FounderTabSafe Medical Services, Inc. · Sep 2000 – Mar 2011
Chief Executive Officer and Board MemberPBG, INC. (Phillips & Brooks\Gladwin, Inc.) · Mar 1998 – Sep 2000
President and COOOgden Atlantic Design Company · May 1992 – Mar 1998
President and Chief Operating Officer and Board MemberMGV Manufacturing, Inc. · Aug 1989 – May 1992
Vice President of Business Development and Plant ManagerSCI Systems, Inc. (Sanmina) · May 1985 – Aug 1989
Vice President, ManufacturingSykes Datatronics, Inc. · Aug 1981 – May 1985
Plant ManagerCarborundum Company · Feb 1976 – Aug 1981
Cost Accounting ManagerCarborundum Company · Feb 1976 – Aug 1981
Cost AccountantWestern Electric Company (AT&T) · Jun 1969 – Feb 1976
Management TraineeWestern Electric Company (AT&T) · Jun 1969 – Feb 1976

Education

University at Buffalobachelor, Accounting and Management

Awards

  • Consumer Electronics Show product of the year for Seniors - TabSafe Home system

Skills

P&L managementBusiness developmentRoot cause analysisoperations managementMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Post-merger integrationCompany valuationDue diligenceAcquisition planningGovernanceBoard advisoryBoard leadershipCompensation committeeCyber risk policyFinancial strategy

Languages

English

Publications

1 publication

Medication management systemsDrug delivery devicesHealthcare technology

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James ChiavettaExecutive CEO/Board Chairman specializing in M&A, turnarounds, and contract manufacturing