John R. Loftis · Executive Resume
Operations Leadership Built From the Manufacturing Floor Up.
Manufacturing executive with more than 23 years of progressive
experience spanning production, Lean transformation, enterprise
technology, operations, supply chain, and site leadership within
FDA-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Manufacturing. Supply Chain. Transformation.
Accomplished operations leader with progressive responsibility across
pharmaceutical manufacturing, employee leadership, continuous
improvement, project management, enterprise systems, and integrated
operations and supply chain. Currently serving as Plant Manager at
Info-Gel, leading manufacturing operations and the continued
development of the site’s operating systems and organizational
capability.
Leadership approach centers on positive and respectful employee
relationships, cross-functional alignment, customer service, waste
elimination, disciplined problem solving, and developing teams capable
of sustaining performance.
Progressive leadership across the manufacturing enterprise
2026–Present
Plant Manager
Info-Gel · Charlotte, NC Area
Lead plant operations with responsibility for manufacturing
performance, people, safety, quality, operational discipline, and
the development of scalable systems supporting continued business
growth.
2024–2026
Vice President Manufacturing, Site Head
Prinston Laboratories · Charlotte, NC
Site-level manufacturing leadership with responsibility for
operational performance, people, customer supply, and regulated
execution.
2023–2024
Senior Director, Operations & Supply Chain
Prinston Laboratories · Charlotte, NC
Integrated operations and supply chain leadership spanning
production execution, planning, inventory, warehousing, and
customer delivery.
2022–2023
Director, Operations & Supply Chain
Prinston Laboratories · Charlotte, NC
Expanded cross-functional accountability across manufacturing and
supply chain while strengthening operational alignment and
execution.
2020–2022
Associate Director Manufacturing
Prinston Laboratories · Charlotte, NC
Manufacturing leadership focused on compliant execution, workforce
capability, production performance, and continuous improvement.
2018–2020
Manufacturing Manager
Prinston Laboratories · Charlotte, NC
Led manufacturing teams and performance improvement across a
complex solid oral dose production environment.
2012–2018
Lean Operations Specialist / Associate Dosage Manager
Endo / Qualitest Pharmaceuticals & Prinston Laboratories
· Charlotte, NC
Applied Lean methods, waste elimination, data analysis, process
improvement, employee engagement, and operational leadership.
2007–2012
Shift Leadership & Systems Administration
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals · Charlotte, NC
Progressed through systems administration, frontline supervision,
and second-shift management while connecting technology with
manufacturing execution.
2003–2007
Manufacturing Operator
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals · Charlotte, NC
Built the shop-floor foundation that continues to inform a
practical, employee-centered approach to manufacturing leadership.
Career Highlights
Selected enterprise impact
Enterprise Systems
Facilitated deployment of SAP S/4HANA, TrackWise, MasterControl,
Empower, ComplianceWire, and Performix MES.
Performance Visibility
Oversaw development of production data and metrics tools that
supported site-level analysis and were later deployed across
multiple production sites.
Lean Transformation
Applied Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, value stream mapping, waste
elimination, and root cause analysis to improve flow and execution.
Training & Capability
Created interactive point-of-use training approaches supporting
shop-floor learning, cGMP alignment, and standardized execution.
Change Leadership
Led teams through changing production requirements, evolving
production flow, technology deployments, and organizational
transformation.
Customer & Team Focus
Built team-oriented operating environments while maintaining focus
on production goals, customer service, and cross-functional
alignment.
Education & Credentials
Continuous learning as a leadership discipline
Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Supply Chain and Operations Management
Applied Associate of Science
Information Technology – Network Security
Professional Development
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt ·
Six Sigma Green Belt ·
Six Sigma Lean & DFSS ·
Endo Certified Process Excellence Expert