Jimmy Justice

Plant Director at Hearthside Food Solutions

Jimmy Justice has extensive work experience in various leadership roles in the manufacturing industry. Jimmy started their career at Kellogg Company in 1992, where they worked in production supervisor roles before progressing to shift manager. Jimmy later became a business unit manager and oversaw a team of 430 employees, successfully launching a new product ahead of schedule and under budget.

At Kellogg Company, Jimmy also served as a plant operations manager, quality, and food safety manager, where they managed a large team and implemented various programs to ensure food safety, quality, and sanitation. Jimmy later became a plant director, leading multiple plants and driving operational improvements, workforce development, and cost-saving strategies.

In 2022, Jimmy joined Ontex as the Director of Manufacturing, where they led the start-up of a new manufacturing plant and collaborated with the commercial and sales teams to expand Ontex's network footprint in North America. Jimmy played a crucial role in improving the performance of the supply chain.

In 2023, Jimmy joined Hearthside Food Solutions as a plant director, entrusted with orchestrating a turnaround for a co-manufacture CPG manufacturing plant. Jimmy focused on building a culture that empowered frontline team members and developed an owner's mindset. Through operational and quality improvements, they increased employee retention, boosted EBITDA earnings, and significantly contributed to the annual revenue growth.

Overall, Jimmy Justice has proven their leadership capabilities and expertise in driving operational excellence, managing large teams, and delivering significant cost savings for manufacturing plants.

Jimmy Justice has a Bachelor of Science studies in Criminal Science and Technology from Big Sandy Community and Technical College. Jimmy also has certifications in Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HAACP) from the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), Preventative Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) from Kellogg Company, and is a Safe Quality Food (SQF) Expert from the Safe Quality Food Institute.

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Timeline

  • Plant Director

    April, 2023 - present