George Raphael
Greensboro,United States
Summary
Visionary and results-driven leader in Digitalization and Automation with over 14 years of experience in intelligent label manufacturing technology, IT/OT systems engineering, project management, and product development. Renowned for orchestrating innovative, scalable, and efficient solutions that bridge process and product to drive operational excellence and redefine manufacturing processes.
Adept at leading global teams to execute cutting-edge Industry 4.0 initiatives, smart factory implementations, and supply chain digital transformation. Passionate about integrating advanced technologies, such as IoT, machine learning, and automation, to build the factory of the future.
Exceptional communicator with a proven ability to align strategic business objectives with technical innovations, delivering high-quality outcomes that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and exceed customer expectations.
Expert at fostering cross-functional collaboration, driving process innovation, and creating sustainable competitive advantages in rapidly evolving global markets.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Systems Engineering
Avery Dennison Smartrac
04.2021 - Current
- Lead global digital transformation and Industry 4.0 initiatives, driving smart factory development, supply chain optimization, and operational excellence across sites in Asia, NA and SA to support the intelligent label manufacturing industry's 20% year-over-year growth
- Play a key role in multimillion-dollar CAPEX/budget planning, driving cost-out initiatives, leading organizational restructuring, and participating in M&A activities as needed to address the demands of a rapidly scaling market
- Manage global teams and build strategic partnerships with consultants, software providers, and OEMs to deliver innovative solutions for manufacturing and automation while fostering long-term collaborations
- Spearhead hiring, talent development, and organizational realignment, ensuring capabilities align with evolving business priorities and industry challenges
- Collaborate with sales and business development to drive market expansion, develop technical proposals, and support the rapid growth and complexities of the intelligent label industry
Sr Manager, Intelligent Label Systems and Software Integration
Avery Dennison
04.2011 - 03.2021
- Focused on people development and team building by mentoring engineers, fostering a collaborative environment, and ensuring alignment between individual and organizational growth goals
- Managed software and hardware developments supporting intelligent label manufacturing and automation, from its early days supporting growth of 15x
- Provided strategic vision and hands-on development for software architecture, electronic design, embedded firmware, and high-level software solutions
- Directed the global rollout of new software and electronic systems, ensuring high product quality and seamless integration with manufacturing processes
- Led multi-disciplinary, multi-site teams to enable new products, value-added services, and divisional engineering projects
- Oversaw system performance and drove continuous improvements, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer expectations
Education
Master of Engineering - MEng - Electronics and Programming
The University of Texas at Arlington
05.2011
Skills
- Factory Digital Transformation Leadership
- Strategic Planning & Business Development
- Product Development & Lifecycle Management
- Process Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Organizational Restructuring & Talent Management
- Project Management & Cross-functional Collaboration
- Financial Planning & Cost Optimization
- Vendor & Partner Relationship Management
- Customer Relationship & Technical Sales Support
- M&A Activities
- Risk Management & Compliance
Timeline
Director Systems Engineering
Avery Dennison Smartrac
04.2021 - Current
Sr Manager, Intelligent Label Systems and Software Integration
Avery Dennison
04.2011 - 03.2021
Master of Engineering - MEng - Electronics and Programming
The University of Texas at Arlington
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