Cole McDonald

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Plant Manager at Perdue Farms

Shiner, Texas, United States

Overview

Cole McDonald is a performance-driven Plant Manager at EDDY Foods Inc. , specializing in manufacturing operations and lean development. His expertise is built on roles at Perdue Farms and Adams Flavors, complemented by a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification and a BBA from Western Governors University. His leadership style is shaped by his military service.

As a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Cole is a strong advocate for empowering leadership. He believes that micro-management stifles personal and company growth. He is passionate about team building, developing culture, and mentoring team members to help them recognize their full potential and impact.

His leadership and operational excellence principles are heavily influenced by eight years of service in the U. S. Marine Corps.

Personality Overview

Consensus Focused

Amiable & Agreeable

Story Driven

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.  They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.

Topics They Care About

Leadership Philosophy
Strongly believes against micro-management, viewing it as a barrier to personnel development, company growth, and talent retention.
Operational Excellence
Focuses on achieving success in complex, time-constrained, and resource-scarce manufacturing environments, drawing on his military and industry experience.
Lean Manufacturing
Holds a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification and has proven experience applying lean development principles in various manufacturing settings.

Media Appearances

Cole has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2026
Plant Manager at Perdue Farms
9-2024 - 1-2026
Plant Manager at EDDY Foods Inc.
6-2023 - 9-2024
Plant Superintendent at Perdue Farms
2-2023 - 5-2023
Plant Manager at Adams® Flavors, Foods & Ingredients, LLC
3-2022 - 2-2023
Sr. Operations Manager at Adams® Flavors, Foods & Ingredients, LLC

Education

2017 - 2020
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA from Western Governors University

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Exp : 4 Location : Shiner, Texas, United States Job Level : Middle Designation : Plant Manager at Perdue Farms
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Insights For Selling To Cole

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence
  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Cole is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Cole

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Cole move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Cole take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Cole

Personality Compatibility


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