Jerry Blahut

Background

About Jerry Blahut

I am a transformation catalyst and operations innovator with 15+ years leading Quality, CI/OPEX, Manufacturing Engineering, and EHS organizations across pharma automation, industrial manufacturing, and heavy equipment. I specialize in building high‑performance technical teams and scalable operational systems that enable businesses to grow quickly and sustainably.At Körber Pharma, I built the site’s entire CI/OPEX, Quality, EHS, and Manufacturing Engineering structure from the ground up, driving a transformation that supported revenue growth from $20M to $100M+. I lead with a blend of Lean/Six Sigma discipline, ISO-anchored quality rigor, and a forward‑looking approach that integrates AI, digital tools, and SAP into everyday operations.My focus is creating clarity, elevating team capability, and removing friction so organizations can achieve step‑change improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. I bring a strong track record of multimillion‑dollar performance gains, operational turnarounds, and sustainable cultural change across companies like Körber, 3M, CNH Industrial, Noffsinger, and John Deere.What I’m known for:• Building technical organizations from zero and scaling them rapidly• Turning complex operations into high‑performing, measurable systems• Deploying SAP and advanced digital/A.I. tools in real‑world manufacturing environments• Implementation of serialization and digital process monitoring of cotton spindles at John Deere supporting business sustainability at trough• Delivering $3M+ annual savings through CI, automation, and material flow optimization• Strengthening quality, compliance, and engineering ownership across the value stream• Developing strong leaders and cultures rooted in accountability and problem‑solvingI’m passionate about transforming operations, enabling people, and helping organizations evolve faster than their challenges.