Joshua G. Davis

About Joshua G. Davis

Seasoned strategic Chief Operating Officer with over two decades of leadership in end-to-end supply chain and operations across premier food manufacturing and packaging organizations. I bring a proven track record of delivering enterprise-wide transformation, optimizing performance in both union and non-union environments, and building high-impact teams that thrive in dynamic, results-driven cultures.My leadership style blends servant leadership with data-driven decision-making, grounded in a deep commitment to people safety, food safety, and operational integrity. I am passionate about embedding Lean and TPM methodologies to drive sustainable continuous improvement and unlock long-term value.Areas of expertise include End-To-End Supply Chain Transformation, HR and Employee Relations Transformation, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, TPM, Lean Manufacturing, Team Building, Budgets, Forecasting, Personnel Requirements, People Safety, Food Safety, Expense Control, and Co-manufacturing Networks. Labor Relations Talent and Performance Management Workforce Planning Organizational Analysis & Effectiveness Regulatory & Policy Compliance Diversity Equity and Inclusion Employee Engagement E2E Supply Chain Single and Multi-site Leadership Contract Manufacturing S & OP, Demand & Supply Planning Continuous Improvement (TPM, Lean, Six Sigma) HR and Employee Relations Transformation Full Plant Turnaround Structured Culture Assessment and Transformation Business & Process Restructuring High Performance Work Teams Talent Management & Development Full P&L Responsibility Cost Control, Forecasting, Reduction New Product Development and Innovation: J••••••••@comcast.net 71••••••77

Experience

1. Chief Operating Officer

   RM Palmer Company, LLC

   Nov 2024 — Present

   As Chief Operating Officer of RM Palmer and Compound Development Solutions, I lead a high-performing team of Vice Presidents and Directors across our end-to-end supply chain and operations, driving excellence from Purchasing and Commodities through Supply Planning, Manufacturing, Distribution, Engineering, Technical Services, Research & Development, and Product Design.RM Palmer, one of the nation\'s largest confectioners, designs, produces, packages, and ships seasonal and everyday chocolate novelties, branded chocolate, and other products for the baking, celebration, and hobby markets and provides industrial B2B customers with specialty chocolate, compound, coatings, and end-to-end contract manufacturing services, utilizing some of the most differentiated manufacturing capabilities in the industry.

Education

• Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Industrial Technology (Applied Engineering, Safety & Technology)

• APICS Northern Colorado

  CSCP - Certified Supply Chain Professional (Candidate)

• Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers

  Six Sigma Green Belt

• Penn State University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General