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James Gagnon

Energizer · DISC type I
Vice President of Operations at Taylor Farms - Tennessee
📍 Smyrna, Tennessee, United States

James Gagnon is a top operations executive with a record of orchestrating high-volume business strategies for major food brands. An enterprising leader with a degree from The Culinary Institute of America, he specializes in change management, lean manufacturing, and enhancing productivity in multi-plant environments to improve profits.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Vice President of Operations
Job Level
Senior
Location
Smyrna, Tennessee, United States
Personality Overview

How James shows up

Full Of Energy
Informal
Enthusiastic

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections. They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.

Priorities

Topics James cares about

Lean Manufacturing
He championed a company-wide lean manufacturing initiative at Del Monte and lists it as a key specialty, suggesting a focus on efficiency and waste reduction.
Food Production
His entire career, from LSG Sky Chefs to Taylor Farms, has been dedicated to managing and optimizing high-volume fresh food manufacturing and processing operations.
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Career

Work history

9-2010
Vice President of Operations
Taylor Farms - Tennessee
Vice President Operations
POM Wonderful
National Director Fresh Cut Operations
Del Monte Fresh Produce
Director of Operations Retail Services
LSG Sky Chefs
General Manager MCO
LSG Sky Chefs
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Media appearances

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Education
1976 - 1978
AOS
The Culinary Institute of America
1998 - 2002
B.A.
Almeda University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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