Don Ramsey

About Don Ramsey

I am an influential, dynamic, and results-driven leader with extensive experience in operations, project management, customer service, and people leadership. I am well-versed at driving quality, employee engagement, and building high performing teams within fast-paced and ever-changing retail environments. I am a motivated and versatile strategic leader adept at capital projects and operational improvements that deliver significant savings and revenue growth for each facility. Additionally, I effectively develop innovative programs to improve existing processes and procedures. I also demonstrate proficiencies in business acumen, conflict management, manufacturing, supply chain, and verbal, written, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Experience

1. Associate Director of Supply Chain Development (Easy Indulgent Desserts)

   Kraft Heinz

   Jun 2020 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Here, I strategically direct, oversee, and support all Supply Chain Development operations for the Indulgent Dessert categories. I Also ensure the project management of each supply chain activity was executed accurately and efficiently.• Lead, manage, and support multiple cross-functional teams in commercialization, capacity, and cost saving project initiatives.• Spearheaded the planning and execution of an $800K project to update an out of date facility and improve its efficiency by securing funds and generating additional annual savings of $600K.• Coordinated the completion of a $1.5M capital project by upgrading antiquated lines, which resulted in a significant relief in capacity restraints and increased the ability to acquire new projects. • Instrumental in managing and executing a $3M capital project by assertively reducing limited capacity which increased business growth, provided quality customer service to existing customers, and opened up additional opportunities for market expansion.• Successfully regained business from Costco by updating and improving the repacking operation site processes and procedures.• Proactively identifies supply chain opportunities to increase the capacity to correspond to the demand.• Prioritizes safety, quality, operational excellence and efficiency with each project, while delivering excellent customer service.• Effectively manages, supports, and motivates each team member by enhancing the culture, acting as a role model in representing the organization’s values, goals, relationship building, and teamwork.

Education

• North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

  BS, Manufacturing System

  1990 — 1996

• North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

  MS, Industrial Technology

  1996 — 1997

Skills

• Commercialization
• 5s
• Continuous Improvement
• Dairy
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Change Management
• Consumer Products