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James Roderick 'Rod' Smith is an accomplished operations executive with extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple industries. Currently serving as Vice President of Operations at Microwave Products Group since July 2022, Rod previously held key positions including Director of Operational Excellence at Dover Corporation and Director of Manufacturing at MJB Wood Group, Inc. Additionally, Rod has operated as an independent consultant specializing in Operational Excellence and has significant experience in global operations management and Lean Six Sigma methodologies from roles at Xylem Inc. and ITT Corporation. Rod's career began at Eagle Picher Industries and encompassed various managerial roles culminating in a solid educational foundation with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from Texas Tech University.