Elizabeth Pierson

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Plant Manager at Cargill

Hooper, Nebraska, United States

Overview

Elizabeth is an innovative supply chain executive and Plant Manager at Cargill, specializing in regulatory compliance with agencies like the FDA and USDA. A graduate of the University of Nebraska, she leverages her Lean Six Sigma and HACCP certifications to drive production efficiencies, continuous improvement, and financial performance.

Beyond her corporate role, Elizabeth has a distinct passion for equestrian activities, serving as a 4H Equine Show Judge. She also possesses an entrepreneurial side, having operated her own small business as a Senior Independent Beauty Consultant for Mary Kay, where she mentored and led a diverse team.

She uniquely combines her expertise in managing complex industrial facilities with her role as a certified judge in the equine world.

Personality Overview

Curious

Value Driven

Example Seeker

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.  They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation. They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.

Topics They Care About

Regulatory Compliance
A subject matter expert in navigating and ensuring compliance with FDA, USDA, OSHA, and EPA regulations within manufacturing and supply chain environments.
Operational Efficiency
Focuses on implementing continuous improvement initiatives and developing key operational metrics to enhance safety, quality, cost, and productivity.
Food Safety
Experienced in building and managing manufacturing quality systems and site-specific Animal Food Safety programs to support FDA requirements.

Media Appearances

Elizabeth has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2020
Plant Manager at Cargill
9-2016 - 9-2020
Quality Plant Supervisor at Land O'Lakes, Inc.
8-2014 - 9-2016
Quality Assurance Specialist at Complete Nutrition
1-2010
Judge at 4H Equine Show Judge
6-2008
Senior Independent Beauty Consultant at Mary Kay Inc.

Education

2011 - 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from University of Nebraska at Omaha
2008 - 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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DO's

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  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable
  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Avoid making offhand commitments
  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

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  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Elizabeth

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

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    How fast (or slow) will Elizabeth move?

  • They like to be detailed and take their time to arrive at decisions.
  • Can Elizabeth take some risk or not?

  • They systematically evaluate all decisions and are unlikely to take many risks.

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