Dave Jernigan
Cedar Park
Summary
Accomplished supply chain executive with a proven record of driving operational excellence, optimizing efficiency, and leading high-performing teams. Skilled in data-driven problem-solving, innovative leadership, and aligning strategies to achieve business growth while ensuring compliance.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Consultant – North America Operations
Luna Innovations, Blacksburg, VA
Blacksburg
08.2024 - Current
- Directed manufacturing operations across four geographically dispersed sites, leading cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain performance, and consistently achieve or surpass revenue targets.
- Reduced inventory value by 15% through the introduction of a robust Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) framework, enhancing demand forecasting accuracy and inventory turnover rates.
- Improved on-time delivery rates from 30% to 82% by integrating advanced sales pipeline forecasting tools, and aligning production schedules with real-time market demands.
- Rebuilt and revitalized supplier relationships to ensure uninterrupted access to critical materials, fostering long-term partnerships that supported seamless operations, and mitigated supply chain risks.
- Aligned production activities across facilities to maximize resource utilization, minimize waste, and drive operational efficiency, resulting in streamlined workflows, and cost savings.
Senior Project Manager – M&A, Gallagher Benefits
Gallagher
Austin
11.2023 - 02.2025
- Designed and implemented standardized project and program management practices to optimize cross-divisional M&A integration, and reinforce strategic coherence.
- Architected and launched the foundational framework for a newly established PMO, driving operational excellence through the seamless integration of Planview to elevate project governance, and deliver actionable executive insights.
- Delivered a 45% increase in M&A efficiencies by optimizing integration workflows, minimizing resource redundancies, and expediting timelines to ensure a seamless, value-driven experience for acquired organizations.
Director Manufacturing Operations and Facilities
CesiumAstro
Austin
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Directed end-to-end operations for a startup specializing in phased array satellite communications, building and leading high-performing teams across facilities management, supply chain, and manufacturing.
- Established and optimized supply chain strategies, including the implementation of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), resulting in a 25% improvement in forecasting accuracy, a 20% reduction in inventory levels, and enhanced alignment with organizational objectives.
- Full responsibility for financial operations, including P&L management, ensuring cost-effectiveness while meeting aggressive performance, and profitability targets.
Manufacturing Operations (Various Roles)
National Instruments (now Emerson)
Austin
02.1995 - 05.2022
- Site General Manager and Manufacturing Operations Manager (Jan 2021 – May 2022): Led $20M operations with full P&L accountability, driving compliance, quality, and performance. Spearheaded global, cross-functional initiatives to elevate standards and profitability.
- Chief Manufacturing Program Manager (Aug 2018 – Dec 2020): Directed 15+ global programs, achieving cost reductions, and process optimization through Lean Six Sigma. Established project governance frameworks to ensure adherence, and execution excellence.
- M&A Integration and Transition Manager (Jan 2001 – May 2022): Managed 20+ M&A transactions worth $800M, delivering financial modeling, risk mitigation, and strategic alignment. Founded an Integration Management Office (IMO) to enhance acquisition integration and cross-functional collaboration.
- Global Business Development Manager (Feb 1995 – Aug 2018): Led global ERP integration across three systems, and launched European manufacturing and warehouse operations, delivering on time and within budget. Consistently reduced operational expenses year-over-year through Lean methodologies, while sustaining high on-time delivery performance.
Education
MBA - Operations Manager
St. Edward’s University
Austin, TX12-2000
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM 12-1994
Certification
- Green Belt Six Sigma | ID: 83226846
- Project Management Professional (PMI-PMP) | ID: 3730488
Timeline
Independent Consultant – North America Operations
Luna Innovations, Blacksburg, VA
08.2024 - Current
Senior Project Manager – M&A, Gallagher Benefits
Gallagher
11.2023 - 02.2025
Director Manufacturing Operations and Facilities
CesiumAstro
05.2022 - 07.2023
Manufacturing Operations (Various Roles)
National Instruments (now Emerson)
02.1995 - 05.2022
MBA - Operations Manager
St. Edward’s University
Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering
New Mexico State University
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