Jason Butchko

Current

VP/GM Networks at Ideal Industries

Past

Principal at i2see Consulting
VP Business Development at AMS/Westco Scientific Instruments, Inc.
VP Operations at Precision Castparts: AFT (Advanced Forming Technologies)

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Education

University of Colorado at Denver
Colorado School of Mines
United States Air Force Academy

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Industry

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

Jason Butchko’s Summary

Results-driven leader with extensive operations, project management, and program management experience. Multi-industry, international track record including scientific instruments, consumer products, metal/plastic injection molding, and government contracts. Direct experience launching multiple new products and implementing Lean/Six Sigma Manufacturing practices at manufacturing sites in the US and EU. I drive a culture of continuous improvement to attain operational and financial excellence.

Recently led M&A efforts for a small group of private equity investors at AMS/Westco. Completed two acquisitions and integrations in 14 months -- more than doubling the revenue base of the company holdings and diversified the portfolio into strategic growth markets. Exceeded ROIC and cash flow targets within 6 months.

Six years B2B environmental/industrial instrumentation – launched multiple new products (spectroscopy, colorimetry, discrete analysis, electrochemistry, FIA, TOC); led Lachat Instruments (Loveland, CO) and Radiometer Analytical (Lyon, FR) to a 3x market growth rate.

Participated, led, and/or championed 45+ domestic and international kaizen events in both office and production environments. Championed DFSS and DMAIC process to reduce/eliminate scrap and production waste.

Jason Butchko’s Specialties:

Goal/Policy Deployment, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Champion, M&A, Acquisition Integration, Financial Analysis, Data-Driven Strategic Planning, New Product Development, VOC, Project Management, Program Management, Product Management, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Pricing, International Business, Instrumentation, Water Industry, Consumer Products, B2B, Metal Injection Molding, Plastic Injection Molding, Ideation, PR, Visionary, Fun, Team Leadership, Channel Development, "Git 'er Done!"