Rick McGonigal

Rick McGonigal leads the operations team, overseeing production planning, manufacturing, procurement, warehousing/logistics, and engineering.

Rick McGonigal is the Senior Director of Operations at Plasma-Therm. In this role, he leads the operations team, overseeing production planning, manufacturing, procurement, warehousing/logistics, and engineering (mechanical, electrical, systems & controls). With over 25 years of experience, Rick’s most recent position was as the Director of Manufacturing in the medical device industry. He possesses extensive knowledge of cost structures, driving P&L growth, clean room assembly and packaging. Additionally, Rick has experience in leading multi-site manufacturing operations and establishing manufacturing facilities overseas. He holds an undergraduate degree from Kent State University, a graduate degree from the University of South Florida, and True Lean certification from the University of Kentucky, School of Engineering, under the Toyota Production System.