Jeff Schofield

Experience

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  Revenue Production Management, Inc.

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2004

  Quality Manager

  Developed and managed RPM’s quality systems, improving services provided by 100 call-center employees.

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  FARO Technologies

  Jan 2004 - Dec 2014

  Developed and executed strategies in procurement, planning, forecasting, inventory, and supplier management. Managed annual spends of $100 Million on inventoried parts and $30 Million on MRO. Managing multi-site, multi-country planning and procurement processes and employees. Lead the global Sales and Operations Planning process to ensure successful demand management and supply chain planning worldwide. Managed a team of planner-buyers responsible for annual spends of $70 million on inventoried parts and $25 million on MRO. Commodities include: printed circuit board assemblies, high-tolerance machined parts, cabling, wire harnesses, optics, motors, lasers, stampings, fasteners, carbon fiber, custom fabricated cases, paint, etc. Led worldwide efforts to implement Lean Manufacturing (5S, Standard Work, Daily Management, etc.) in10 production and service centers in Asia, Europe, and the US. Achieved significant, documented increases in efficiency, quality, capacity, & profitability. Managed performance improvement projects using six-sigma processes and tools. Projects areas included sales, manufacturing, quality, service, accounting, and human resources. Administered and significantly improved many of our quality management systems, including balanced scorecard, CAPAs, and document management. Served as an internal auditor to ISO 9001.

  • Manager, Supply Chain & Procurement

    Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

  • Supply Chain Manager

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2013

  • Manager, Operational Efficiency - Asia Division

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  • Business Process Analyst

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  • Total Quality Administrator

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2005
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  GE Oil & Gas

  Jan 2015 - Aug 2015

  Materials Manager

  Managed processes and personnel in procurement, demand planning, production planning, warehouse management, and logistics at GE's brand new Oil and Gas plant in Jacksonville, FL.

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  Blue Orchid Thai Cuisine, LLC

  Sept 2015 - now

  Owner and General Manager

  Directing the development and implementation of short and long-range strategies, objectives, policies, budgets, and operating plans for the organization; coordinating expansion plans, leading to new locations and/or business opportunities.www.blueorchid.menuwww.facebook.com/blueorchidthaicuisine

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  Tum Dee Foods

  Jan 2025 - now

  Founder, CEO

  As the Founder and CEO of TumDee Foods, I lead a fast-growing restaurant group dedicated to elevating Thai cuisine in the U.S. Since launching in 2016, we have built a multi-location brand generating $6M in annual revenue, with ambitious plans for expansion.I drive the company’s strategic vision, overseeing operations, finance, brand development, and growth initiatives. My role includes raising capital, scaling operations, and building a high-performance leadership team to support our future as a multi-unit brand. I am passionate about refining systems, optimizing profitability, and maintaining a strong company culture that fosters excellence in hospitality.Currently, I am focused on closing a $5.5MM Series A to accelerate expansion, including the launch of Blue Wok, a fast-casual concept complementing our full-service restaurants. Long term, my goal is to position TumDee Foods for a strategic exit through acquisition or IPO.Beyond the business, I am committed to mentorship, operational excellence, and fostering a team of leaders who will drive sustained success. Show less