DYNAMICRON
Dealing with dynamics...
At Dynamicron, we deliver operational excellence through precision, innovation, and proven leadership in high-volume manufacturing.
Founded and led by Richard Khojayan, a trusted manufacturing executive and engineer, Dynamicron specializes in plant operations, capital project management, and commercialization of new product introductions. With over two decades of hands-on experience, Richard has directed multimillion-dollar initiatives, overseen 100+ professionals, and successfully led the design, build, and ramp-up of greenfield manufacturing and distribution sites.
Dynamicron combines strategic business insight with technical depth, leveraging expertise in systems such as JDE, SAP, CMMS, and WMS, and full compliance with USDA, FDA, SQF-3, OSHA, and ISO standards. Our results-driven approach integrates Continuous Improvement and Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt methodologies, achieving measurable efficiency gains and cost reductions across enterprise operations.
At Dynamicron, every project is led with clarity, structure, and accountability — turning complex manufacturing challenges into sustainable, high-performance solutions.
MY SERVICES
Expertise. Intuition. Ingenuity.
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Project Management Office (PMO) setup and capital project execution
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Lean / Continuous Improvement, cost reduction, OEE, and waste elimination
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Capex & Engineering, including green-field construction and plant start-ups
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Commercialization of new products and packaging from concept to launch
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Training & Workforce Development for operational teams
OPERATIONS STRATEGY
My approach is hands-on and results-driven. I create solutions tailored to each client’s operational challenges—whether it’s cost reduction, scaling production, improving efficiency, or building new capabilities. I work directly with teams to turn strategy into measurable results.
MANUFACTURING & OPERATIONS CONSULTING
Richard Khojayan
TWHY WORK WITH ME
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20+ years leading multi-site manufacturing
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Hands-on engineering background
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Proven cost improvement results
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Successful green-field plant launches
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Trusted by both start-ups and major brands
VALUED CLIENTS
Partnerships and Projects
CPG MANUFACTURING
Worked with national and regional CPG brands to scale operations, improve throughput, and reduce cost across multiple facilities.
PRODUCE & FRESH FOODS
Scaling wash, cut, blend, and packaging operations for fresh salads, vegetables, and ready-to-eat produce lines.
READY-TO-EAT & DRINK
Supported high-volume chilled and frozen meal production, beverage bottling, batching, and packaging automation.
VITAMINS, MINERALS & SUPPLEMENTS (VMS)
Led projects involving gummies, powders, capsules, and nutraceutical packaging, including SQF, cGMP, and FDA compliance.
ORGANIC & NATURAL PRODUCTION
Experience with USDA Organic certified operations, allergen control, traceability, and clean-label processing.
PERSONAL CARE & PHARMA
Quality systems, CAPA, validation, safety programs, and regulatory compliance for personal care and small-scale pharma.
BAKED GOODS & SNACKS
Process improvement, line automation, and commercialization for bakery and snack manufacturing.
PREVIOUS WORK
Achieving Goals
NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
I led the commercialization of a new product from concept to launch.
This included formula validation, packaging development, line trials, SKU setup, vendor qualification, and full-scale production readiness. By establishing Stage-Gate controls and coordinating R&D, QA, Operations, and Supply Chain teams, we achieved a successful launch with on-time delivery, cost targets met, and zero quality issues.
PROCESS AUTOMATION
To reduce labor and increase throughput, I managed the design and installation of an automated solution to replace manual processing. This included equipment selection, vendor management, commissioning, SOP development, and operator training. The project delivered measurable results: reduced labor cost, improved speed and consistency, enhanced food safety, and higher line efficiency.
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Years of Experience
January 2023 – Present
HEAD OF OPERATIONS – DYNAMICRON
Privately held consulting firm in FMCG specializing in Operational Excellence, CI, Capex project management, and industrial engineering.
• Legendary Foods: $50MM plant build, 3 production lines, FAT, layout optimization, hiring 100+
• SQF audit, HACCP, GMP, SOPs, batch records, supplier qualification
• Bonduelle: CI mentoring – changeovers, labor standards, waste reduction
• Golden West Packaging: OEE, MTBF, Kanban, 5S, Kaizen, setup reduction
• Lead team of consultants, CI specialists & project engineers nationwide
April 2008 – December 2011
ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER – BAXTER BIOSCIENCE
• Led 50 cross-functional teams; 70 design reviews, 20 risk mitigation plans
• Commissioned utilities and critical systems
• MP2 CMMS implementation
• Managed capex budgets, bids, POs, cost-to-completion
November 2004 – April 2008
INDUSTRIAL PERFORMANCE ENGINEER – NESTLÉ
January 2017 – January 2023
DIRECTOR, PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE – AJINOMOTO FOODS
• $55MM annual capex, 120+ projects
• Led $48MM green-field plant (150,000 sq ft) – commissioning equipment & facility
• +25% COGS improvement via automation
• Designed & rebuilt rice line, steamers, flow wrappers, case packers, palletizers
• Portfolio lifecycle management & executive reporting
DIRECTOR, CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT – AJINOMOTO FOODS
• Master Black Belt leading 8 CI Managers; $7MM annual savings
• STPD, VSM, 7 wastes, food loss elimination
• Natural Work Teams: +50% first-hour yield
• CMMS rollout, production tracker, MRB cadence
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS – AJINOMOTO FOODS
• P&L for 3 coated appetizer plants ($200MM)
• −20% downtime through freezer & packaging upgrades
• +20% capacity by commissioning 2 frozen food lines
• Leadership of operations, QA, EHS, procurement, warehousing
January 2012 – January 2017
INNOVATION COMMERCIALIZATION MANAGER – NATURE MADE
• Stage-Gate owner for 1,000+ SKUs
• $100MM green-field facility (330,000 sq ft) – tablets, softgels, powders
• $40MM gummy facility (50,000 sq ft) – kitchen, mogul, conditioning, packaging
• Financial scorecards, risk registers, charters, resource levelling
• Regulatory submissions & label approvals across 6 countries
• Lean Six Sigma across NA facilities
• Union & non-union productivity, warehousing, commercialization
• Costa Rica: AR process improvement – $25MM identified
• St Louis & Canada: SKU reduction & spec removal – $30MM savings
April 2001 – October 2004
SR. PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR – HARMAN KARDON
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Led 70+ FTE high-speed PCB assembly and testing
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Lexus/Toyota automotive amplifiers, JBL home audio
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Inventory management, Kanban carousel, standard work, QC testing
October 1997 – January 2000
QUALITY & PACKAGE TEAM LEADER – UNILEVER
• Supervisor for 40 FTE, 24/7/365 liquid filling
• Ingredient batching, sanitation, aseptic filling, palletizing
• Packaging trials, RCA, QC testing
• Updated 32 technical manuals
EDUCATION
• MS – Engineering Management, Cal Poly Pomona
• BS – Industrial Engineering, Cal Poly Pomona
• PMP – Project Management Professional
• ACP – Agile Certified Practitioner
• Six Sigma Black Belt