Jake Ballard possesses extensive experience in operations and manufacturing engineering, with a Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering from South Dakota State University. Notable roles include Operations Manager at Larson Manufacturing, where responsibilities included overseeing operational efficiency from June 2022 to October 2024, and Director of Operations & Supply Chain at ATW from October 2024 to November 2025. Previously, Jake held various positions at Daktronics, including Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor, where contributions involved leading the tactical support team and managing the Custom Contract process. Additional roles at Terex Utilities, Inc. and 3M emphasized plant operations and value stream engineering, highlighting a strong background in process improvements, lean manufacturing implementation, and metrics accountability.
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