Jessica L. Navascues is the Vice President of Operations Excellence at Quanex Building Products Corporation, a leading manufacturer of components for the fenestration industry. In this role, she oversees the development and implementation of operational strategies aimed at driving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing quality across Quanex's global network of manufacturing facilities. Jessica champions lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement programs, and digital transformation initiatives, ensuring the company maintains a competitive edge in delivering innovative building products such as window and door systems. With more than 20 years of progressive experience in manufacturing and operations leadership, Jessica began her career as a process engineer at a major aluminum extrusion firm before advancing to roles in supply chain optimization and plant management at industry peers like Alcoa and Novelis. Her tenure at Quanex since 2015 has been marked by significant achievements, including the rollout of a enterprise-wide Six Sigma Black Belt program that reduced operational waste by 35% and improved on-time delivery performance to over 98%. She also led the integration of advanced automation technologies, resulting in multimillion-dollar annual savings and enhanced sustainability metrics. Jessica holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from the University of Michigan. A certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, she is a frequent speaker at industry conferences on operational excellence and has been recognized with Quanex’s President’s Award for Leadership Excellence in 2022. Her strategic vision continues to propel Quanex toward industry-leading performance and innovation.