Duane Redder

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Sr. Manager - Supply Chain Operations and Automation at Tyson Foods

Pottsville, Pennsylvania, United States

Overview

Duane Redder is a Senior Manager at Tyson Foods, specializing in supply chain operations and automation. His career is marked by leadership in logistics and distribution, including managing large-scale facilities and integrating complex automated systems. He holds a Management & Leadership Series Certificate from Louisiana State University.

He led the business-side implementation of Manhattans WMOS system across 18 meat, bakery, and distribution facilities for Hillshire Brands.

Personality Overview

Informal

Imaginative

Relationship Oriented

They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.  They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.

Topics They Care About

Supply Chain Automation
His current role is focused on integrating Tyson Foods' Northeast Distribution Network into a highly automated 3PL model.
Warehouse Management Systems
Served as the business-side Project Lead for a large-scale Manhattan WMOS implementation across 18 facilities at Hillshire Brands.
Logistics Integration
Has a consistent career focus on integrating and managing all aspects of distribution, from materials purchasing to transportation and network consolidation.

Media Appearances

Duane has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2025
Sr. Manager - Supply Chain Operations and Automation at Tyson Foods
12-2019 - 5-2025
General Manager / Distribution Center Manager / Facility Manager at Tyson Foods
12-2013 - 12-2019
Manager - Materials and Logistics at Tyson Foods
5-2013 - 12-2013
Project Lead - Manhattan WMOS Implementation at Hillshire Brands
5-2004 - 12-2013
Distribution Manager at Hillshire Brands

Education

1998 - 2001
Education details unavailable from Davenport University
Management & Leadership Series Certificate from Louisiana State University

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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone

DONT's

  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Duane is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Duane

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Duane move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Duane take some risk or not?

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

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