Industrial automation
Operations professionals in Industrial automation
These ten professionals have led or managed operations at industrial automation companies. A reader can learn how automation suppliers plan production and project delivery, manage supply chains and lead times, and support customers through installation.
Professionals to explore
01—10Adeline Qiu
LinkedInExperience: Smart Manufacturing Operations Manager · Rockwell Automation
Smart Manufacturing Operations Manager at Rockwell Automation since 2021. A highlight describes work that sits between automation and day-to-day operations on manufacturing floors. Other listed roles include Industry 4.0 Program Manager at Siemens Digital Industries Software (2016–2021) and Production & Automation Engineer at Honeywell Technologies (2012–2016).
Craig Espevik
LinkedInExperience: VP Operations · Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division
VP Operations at Yaskawa America, Inc. - Drives & Motion Division since 1994; a highlight describes the division as an automation machinery manufacturing company. Other listed roles include Operations Manager at Eaton (1984–1994), R & D Project Engineer at Panduit (1983) and Design Engineer at International Harvester, Agricultural Division (1980–1983).
Edgar Ribeiro Junior
LinkedInExperience: Operations Manager Industrial Automation & Projects · Eriak Industrial Automation
Operations Manager Industrial Automation & Projects at Eriak Industrial Automation since 2016. A highlight describes over 20 years of experience in industrial automation, engineering projects and technical-commercial proposals in multinational industrial environments. Other listed roles include Pre Contracting Manager at Sidel (2013–2016), Product Group Project Manager & Quotation Manager at Sidel (2012–2013), Technical Manager End of Line (EMH Division) at Sidel (2010–2011) and Technical Expert End Of Line - L2 at Sidel do Brasil (2003–2010).
Farshad Afsharian
LinkedInExperience: Global Operations Director - Planning and Fulfillment - Process Control Platform · ABB
Global Operations Director - Planning and Fulfillment - Process Control Platform at ABB since 2020. A highlight describes responsibility for all of ABB's Process Control Platform products (12 product lines, Automation & Control) globally across 5 locations, including the S&OP process. Other listed roles include Automation Products Operations Manager - Planning and Fulfillment at ABB (2019–2020), Local Product Group Manager Feeder Factory Manager at ABB (2012–2019) and Integration Manager (Mergers & Acquisitions Project) Division Manager PS Serbia at ABB (2010–2012).
István Gödri
LinkedInExperience: Site and Operations Director, Managing Director · Emerson Discrete Automation, Emerson Automation FCP Kft.
Site and Operations Director, Managing Director at Emerson Discrete Automation, Emerson Automation FCP Kft. since 2018. A highlight describes an operations expert with a history of working in the industrial automation industry, skilled in manufacturing, operations management and lean manufacturing. Other listed roles include Vice President Operations Hungary, Plant Manager, Managing Director at AVENTICS Hungary Ltd, former BOSCH Rexroth Pneumatika Ltd (2014–2018), Plant Manager, Managing Director, Vice President at Bosch Rexroth (2005–2014) and Business Unit Manager at Jabil (2003–2005).
Jareth Borneman
LinkedInExperience: Operations Manager · IRIS Factory Automation
Operations Manager at IRIS Factory Automation since 2026. A highlight describes IRIS Factory Automation as an automation machinery manufacturing company. Other listed roles include Plant Operations Manager at Utility Concrete Products, LLC (2025–2026), Assistant Plant Manager Multi-Plant Manager at Unilock (2016–2025), Project and Engineering Manager at Global Controls, Inc. (2014–2016) and Production Manager at Global Controls, Inc. (2014–2015).
Justin Navarro
LinkedInExperience: Director Of Operations · MRSI SYSTEMS
Director Of Operations at MRSI SYSTEMS since 2022. A highlight describes MRSI SYSTEMS as an automation machinery manufacturing company. Other listed roles include Director of Operations Robotic Manufacturing at Persimmon Technologies Corporation (2021–2022), Manufacturing Operations Manager at Persimmon Technologies Corporation (2020–2022), Manufacturing Manager at Dakota Systems, Inc. (2017–2020) and Account Program Manager at Dakota Systems, Inc. (2014–2017).
Ricardo Alejos
LinkedInExperience: Director of Operations Industrial Automation Systems · BBS Automation North America
Director of Operations Industrial Automation Systems at BBS Automation North America since 2026. A highlight describes 20+ years of international experience leading industrial automation, advanced manufacturing, digital transformation and technical organizations. Other listed roles include Head of Project Management Automotive Assembly and Test Automation Systems at BBS Automation North America (2024–2026) and Head of Digital Solutions Industry 4.0 & Smart Factory Platforms at HAHN Automation Group (2023–2024).
Tim VanVoorhis
LinkedInExperience: Director of Operations · ATS Industrial Automation
Director of Operations at ATS Industrial Automation since 2025. A highlight describes directing IA USA's operations and supply chain functions to improve customer service, quality and delivery. Other listed roles include Program Manager at ATS Industrial Automation (2023–2025), General Manager at PK Controls (2014–2022) and Operations Manager at PK Controls (2004–2014).
Zach Jones
LinkedInExperience: Director of Operations · Emerson
Director of Operations at Emerson since 2026. A highlight lists the role at Emerson Automation Solutions and describes Emerson as a global company that provides automation solutions. Other listed roles include Manufacturing Manager at Emerson (2023–2026), HR Business Partner at Emerson (2021–2023), Production Supervisor at Emerson (2017–2021) and Fabrication Team Leader at Emerson (2015–2017).
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's setting to your question, since a large automation equipment maker, a custom machine builder and a system integrator run operations differently. Check whether their relevant role is current or past, and ask which plants, product lines or customer projects they ran directly.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you plan capacity and lead times when custom automation projects and standard product orders compete for the same resources?
- 02Where do handoffs between engineering, production and field installation most often delay a customer deployment?
- 03Which supply chain or component shortages have hit your delivery schedules, and how did you respond?
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