Harold Gardner

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Maintenance Utility Supervisor at Sunsweet Growers Inc.

Marysville, California, United States

Overview

Harold Gardner is a Maintenance Utility Supervisor at Sunsweet Growers Inc. with a deep background in the food production sector. His career includes maintenance planning and mechanic roles at major companies like Campbell Soup, General Mills, and Blue Diamond Growers, where he managed large teams of skilled personnel.

At Campbell Soup, he was instrumental in achieving an impressive Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) of over 81% for the soup department through diligent preventative maintenance program management.

Personality Overview

Optimistic

Story Driven

Non-Confrontational

They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.  They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Demonstrated success in boosting plant OEE to over 79% and departmental OEE to over 81% in a previous role by managing PM compliance on critical equipment.
Maintenance Planning
Has extensive experience planning and scheduling for multi-shift maintenance teams of up to 28 skilled personnel, including mechanics, electricians, and pipe fitters.
Total Productive Maintenance
Served as a team member for Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives, indicating a focus on proactive and comprehensive maintenance strategies.

Media Appearances

Harold has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2024
Maintenance Utility Supervisor at Sunsweet Growers Inc.
2-2018 - 1-2024
Maintenance Mechanic at Blue Diamond Growers
6-2015 - 11-2017
Maintenance Planner at Olam International Limited
11-2012 - 5-2015
Maintenance Scheduler / Planner at General Mills
3-2010 - 11-2012
Maintenance Planner, Packing, Sterilization, and Pipe Shop at Campbell Soup Company

Education

Harold has no verified education history

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Insights For Selling To Harold

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence
  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers
  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance

DONT's

  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Harold is

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

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Harold move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Harold take some risk or not?

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

You And Harold

Personality Compatibility


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