Jerry Joaquin

Jerry Joaquin, P.Eng. is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in operations excellence and continuous improvement within the food manufacturing industry. Currently serving as Director of Operations Excellence & Six Sigma at Maple Leaf Foods Inc. since January 2010, Jerry has been instrumental in prioritizing strategic projects and enhancing plant capabilities through Six Sigma and lean methodologies. Previously, from 1996 to 2009, Jerry held several leadership roles at Maple Leaf Foods, including Director of Industrial Engineering, where a team of 19 was led to drive Six Sigma initiatives, resulting in significant cost savings and operational improvements. Jerry's career began as Operations Manager at TransX Group of Companies, offering integrated logistics solutions before earning a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Manitoba.