Jerry W.

Jerry W. has extensive work experience in operations and management roles. Jerry began their career at Unilever in 1991, where they worked as a maintenance supervisor and later as a logistics supervisor. During their time at Unilever, they managed non-finished and finished goods, supervised a department budget, and oversaw scheduling and payroll for a team of 94 employees. Jerry also served as a maintenance and facility supervisor, responsible for the safety, quality, output, and cost performance of production lines.

In 2016, Jerry W. joined Kagome USA, Inc. as a maintenance manager, overseeing a team of line mechanics and facilities technicians. Jerry later became the assistant plant manager and then the plant manager. Jerry'sresponsibilities included ensuring safety, quality, and production KPIs were met, as well as coordinating with various departments.

In 2018, Jerry W. transitioned to the role of director of operations at Kagome USA, Inc., where they organized and maintained a cohesive management team. Jerry formulated budgets, directed the management team in developing organization policies, and proposed capital investment plans to increase plant efficiencies.

In 2020, Jerry W. was promoted to the role of vice president of operations at Kagome USA, Inc., where they had experience in all aspects of engineering, production, maintenance, quality, and logistics. Jerry excelled in leading people to achieve top performance and implemented strategies to increase production while cutting costs and meeting manufacturing goals.

Jerry W. obtained an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree in Industrial Technology/Technician from Three Rivers Community College from 2010 to 2013. Jerry then pursued a Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Management at Hannibal-Lagrange College from 2014 to 2016.