Vanessa Jacobson

Vanessa Jacobson serves as the National Director of Packaging at Good Day Farm, having previously held various managerial roles at Trulieve, including Manufacturing Operations Support Manager and Production Manager. During tenure at Trulieve, Vanessa developed over 15 unique Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and led company-wide projects to enhance efficiency and facility design. Major accomplishments include integrating Value Stream Mapping into Lean practices, achieving a 37% reduction in operational costs and a 475% increase in daily unit output. Prior experience includes working as a Department Manager at The Fresh Market, where Vanessa implemented new inventory management procedures that reduced operating costs by 4% and improved department efficiency by 15%. Vanessa is well-versed in ensuring compliance with GMP and OSHA standards while fostering a positive work environment and mentoring teams.