Jeremy L. Davis

About Jeremy L. Davis

I partner with small and mid-sized blue-collar companies as a Fractional Growth Officer - bringing executive-level strategy, growth discipline and leadership alignment to organizations that don’t yet (or don’t want to) hire a full-time growth executive. What I believe in* Leadership is not just about charts and power—it’s about presence, alignment, and clarity on the floor.* In blue-collar contexts the biggest growth blocks tend to be internal: misaligned leadership, high turnover, inefficiencies, safety lapses and lack of growth systems—not external markets.* You can’t upscale operations if your culture, leadership and systems were built for a smaller size. Growth demands a new level of execution.* Working fractional means access to high‐impact leadership without the full‐time cost—perfect for firms that need transformation, not just maintenance. What I bring* Operational fluency: I speak the language of foremen, supervisors, shift leads and plant managers—because I’ve been there.* Leadership alignment: I bridge the “executive view” and the “shop-floor reality,” so strategy can execute, not just sit in slide decks.* Growth systems: I deploy frameworks for leadership development, micro-learning, KPI alignment, and culture acceleration tailored for industrial environments.* Retention & culture improvement: I build leadership that retains talent, improves morale, reduces absenteeism and lifts productivity.* Strategic growth: I help clarify your vision for scale—whether that means new services, higher‐margin work, regional expansion, or stronger talent pipelines. Who I work with* Owners, presidents and CEOs of blue-collar firms (manufacturing, heavy construction, industrial services, distribution) who recognize growth has hit a ceiling.* Companies with visible potential—good margins, good crews—but leadership misalignment, turnover or culture issues are holding them back.* Teams ready to invest in leadership and systems so they can shift from “keeping up” to “getting ahead.” What results you can expect* Lower turnover and absenteeism, thanks to a leadership team that leads intentionally.* Higher productivity per shift, as leadership and front-line teams align around purpose and process.* Safer operations, because culture, training and communication become consistent.* A clearer growth roadmap—and the discipline to execute it.* Access to high-level strategy and leadership expertise, without the expensive overhead of a full-time executive.

Experience

1. Founder

   Blue Collar Employee Retention

   Jul 2023 — Present · IN, US

   No one knows what makes blue collar workers tick more than someone that has laced up his work boots for decades and have led teams from DM and GM levels and has identified the key ingredients to retaining your best employees and greatly increasing your hiring and onboarding strategies.Blue collar workers are crucial for industries like steel, manufacturing, construction, and logistics, contributing to operational efficiency, quality assurance, safety, cost management, and customer satisfaction. However, retaining them is challenging due to factors such as job satisfaction, work-life balance, competitive wages, training opportunities, and recognition. To improve retention, organizations should enhance job satisfaction through meaningful work and regular feedback, support work-life balance with flexible scheduling and wellness programs, offer competitive compensation and benefits, provide continuous training and clear career paths, and foster a culture of recognition and respect. By addressing these areas, businesses can create a stable, motivated, and loyal blue collar workforce, driving productivity, quality, and long-term growth. Prioritizing blue collar retention is essential for organizational success and resilience in a competitive landscape.#retention #turnover #bluecollar #manufacturing #trades #steel #steelproduction #plumbing #electrical #construction #warehouse #logistics #plastics #trucking #ceo #president

Education

• Exerience University

  Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

  1991

• Indiana State University

  Business Management and Operations / Technology

  1990 — 1992