Bret Paulsen

Bret Paulsen is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in operations and management within various manufacturing and logistics sectors. Currently serving as the Sr. Packaging Manager at Raining Rose, Inc. since August 2022, Bret previously held significant roles, including Value Stream Manager and Warehouse Supervisor at Parker Hannifin, where responsibilities included managing a facility with $90M in annual sales, conducting inventory audits, and leading a team of over 30 employees. Prior experience encompasses roles at Hunters Specialties as a Consumer/Operations Specialist, at CRST as a Logistics Manager overseeing a large fleet of drivers, and at JELD-WEN Wood Fiber as a Group/Production Manager. Bret holds a Bachelor of Science in Forestry from Iowa State University, reflecting a solid educational foundation that complements a diverse professional skill set focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.