May 18, 2022 
Libra Industries is pleased to announce that it has hired Sam Reed as Director of Operations for its Cleveland location. Reed is responsible for the location’s financial and operational execution across all functional areas, as well as positioning his team for growth.
Reed brings eight years of experience in electronic production management and process improvement. His previous roles include Production Manager at Co-Ax Technology and Manufacturing Technology Supervisor at Rockwell Automation. Prior to manufacturing, Reed was privileged to serve in the US Navy for 24 years and retired as a Captain. His operational leadership roles include Carrier Pilot, Squadron Commander, USS RONALD REAGAN Navigator, Instructor Pilot, Aircraft Maintenance Officer, Detachment Officer in Charge and Safety Officer.
Reed has served in several staff and planning roles on the Naval Operations Staff (Pentagon), US Transportation Command (Scott Air Force Base), and US Central Command (Camp Arifjan, Kuwait). In each role, he has become an expert team builder to accomplish mission objectives in a combat zone or help a company exceed customer needs during a pandemic. Reed earned a B.A. in History from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana and a M.A. in Strategic Studies from the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. He has served as a Manufacturing Operational Excellence course facilitator and as an internal ISO 9001 auditor as well as qualifying as a Yellow Belt.
Libra Industries continues to invest to provide customized manufacturing solutions for its customers’ complex product requirements. Through its broad range of capabilities, Libra offers its customers the most capable manufacturing team in the industry. For more information about Libra Industries, visit www.libraindustries.com.
Libra Industries is a leading provider of Systems Integration & Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS), serving OEMs with complex or technologically sophisticated manufacturing requirements in a broad range of industries including Medical, Mil/Aerospace, Industrial, Semiconductor, Robotics and Communications. Six world-class manufacturing facilities allow Libra Industries to provide customers with manufacturing flexibility including complete system build, module and subassembly production, as well as simple to complex PC board assembly. With an ongoing commitment to investment in people, quality systems, and the latest manufacturing equipment and processes, Libra Industries is committed to managing their clients’ products from initial design and prototype to full production; assisting their clients in their efforts to improve time to market, reduce total systems cost, and increase quality.
