Chuck Jester
Director of Operations | Manufacturing Leadership | Driving Operational Efficiency & Team Excellence
- Role
- Director of Strategic Procurement and Commodities at Central Garden & Pet
- Location
- Kenosha, WI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Chuck Jester
Director of Operations with 20+ years of manufacturing experience across CPG and pharmaceutical sectors. Proven expertise in managing P&L responsibilities and leading multimillion-dollar projects, consistently driving operational efficiency and financial growth. Skilled in managing large manufacturing teams, including union members, and overseeing complex manufacturing environments such as high-speed bottling, aerosol filling, injection molding, and aseptic filling lines. Strong background in Lean and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodologies, with expertise in leveraging Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Kaizen, Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA), and Autonomous Maintenance (AM).Notable achievements include: Successfully delivering capital projects exceeding $30M, while driving financial growth and operational efficiency Directing and overseeing a team of 130+ employees across various manufacturing plants and distribution centers Achieving $250K+ in annual cost savings by reducing inventory variance by 60% through targeted initiatives Recipient of the ‘Kenosha Plant Leadership Award’, honored 2X for exceptional leadership and contributions, as well as the ‘We Niagara Award’ for operational excellence
Experience
Director of Strategic Procurement and Commodities
Oct 2024 — Present · Franklin, WI, US
Responsible for developing and directing the Company’s sourcing and procurement strategies related to grains, ingredients, supplies and co-manufactured products.
Education
Illinois State University
Bachelor's degree, Athletic Training/Trainer
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