Tyler Fawcett
Manager – Production Planning
Arthrex
Professional Bio
Tyler P. Fawcett was born and raised in Saint Petersburg, Florida. He is the Production Planning Manager at Arthrex Manufacturing Inc., where he leads demand forecasting, capacity planning, and process optimization to ensure seamless operations. In addition to his full-time role, Tyler shares his expertise as an Adjunct Professor of Introduction to Engineering at Florida SouthWestern State College, mentoring aspiring engineers and fostering practical problem-solving skills in the classroom.
Tyler began his career in Manufacturing Engineering at Arthrex, driving product quality improvements and streamlining production workflows. In 2018, he transitioned into supply chain management, where he introduced Lean and Six Sigma methodologies across multiple departments to enhance efficiency and reduce waste. He also spearheaded the implementation of an SAP Advanced Planning & Optimization algorithm, enabling the team to predict and proactively manage constraints related to labor availability, machine uptime, and material supply.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering from Florida Gulf Coast University and a Master of Science in Engineering Management from the University of South Florida. This combination of technical depth and leadership training allows him to bridge the gap between engineering innovation and strategic operations, both in industry and academia.
Outside of work, Tyler is an avid outdoorsman who finds balance hiking rugged trails, casting lines on tranquil lakes, and pursuing his student pilot license in small-craft aviation. He is passionate about helping others, whether coaching colleagues to overcome process challenges or guiding students through their first engineering project. As a member of the Leadership Collier Foundation at the Greater Naples Chamber, he’s committed to expanding his impact in Southwest Florida by building strong community connections and driving collaborative, sustainable growth.
Tyler began his career in Manufacturing Engineering at Arthrex, driving product quality improvements and streamlining production workflows. In 2018, he transitioned into supply chain management, where he introduced Lean and Six Sigma methodologies across multiple departments to enhance efficiency and reduce waste. He also spearheaded the implementation of an SAP Advanced Planning & Optimization algorithm, enabling the team to predict and proactively manage constraints related to labor availability, machine uptime, and material supply.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering from Florida Gulf Coast University and a Master of Science in Engineering Management from the University of South Florida. This combination of technical depth and leadership training allows him to bridge the gap between engineering innovation and strategic operations, both in industry and academia.
Outside of work, Tyler is an avid outdoorsman who finds balance hiking rugged trails, casting lines on tranquil lakes, and pursuing his student pilot license in small-craft aviation. He is passionate about helping others, whether coaching colleagues to overcome process challenges or guiding students through their first engineering project. As a member of the Leadership Collier Foundation at the Greater Naples Chamber, he’s committed to expanding his impact in Southwest Florida by building strong community connections and driving collaborative, sustainable growth.
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