Jason Gladden

About Jason Gladden

Operations and Manufacturing Leader that brings intensity and focus on delivering breakthrough results. I have a proven track record of developing world-class manufacturing teams and transforming organizations in food & beverages, consumer products, paper, and chemicals industry. I am also a Business Operations Consultant, helping family businesses in Guatemala and El Salvador to increase their profits and efficiency. Additionally, I serve as a Board Member at 261 Fearless Club & Run1More, where I contribute to the organizations\' mission of empowering individuals through endurance sports. My skills include coaching, manufacturing strategy, implementing TPM, and talent planning. I am passionate about creating value for my clients and stakeholders, and I am always looking for new opportunities to grow businesses by developing and growing talent within the organization.

Experience

1. Mentor

   SCORE Mentors

   Jan 2025 — Present

   Mentoring small business owners to grow their business and achieve their aspirations.

Education

• University of Washington

  Bachelor’s Degree, Chemical Engineering

  1988 — 1992

Skills

• Sap
• Plant Operations
• Safety Management Systems
• Organizational Development
• Supply Management
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Process Control
• Occupational Health
• Logistics
• Strategic Leadership
• Process Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Demand Planning
• Organizational Leadership
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Lean Manufacturing
• Supply Chain
• Leadership Development
• Reliability
• Plant Management
• Process Engineering
• High Performance Work Systems
• Environment, Health, and Safety (Ehs)
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Supply Chain Management
• Consumer Products
• Management
• Project Management
• Total Productive Maintenance (Tpm)
• Maintenance Management
• Manufacturing
• Warehousing
• Fmcg
• Quality Assurance
• Production Planning
• Leadership
• Quality Management
• Industrial Safety
• Root Cause Analysis