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Jeffrey Fontenot

Energizer · DISC type I
Plant Engineer at The J.M. Smucker Co.
📍 Kenner, Louisiana, United States

Jeffrey is a long-tenured Engineering Manager at The J. M. Smucker Company, specializing in all aspects of coffee manufacturing, from roasting and grinding to process design and system commissioning. He holds a B. S. in Biomedical Engineering from Louisiana Tech University and has progressed through numerous engineering and leadership roles within the company.

Based on his education, Jeffrey likely follows college sports, particularly teams from his alma maters, Louisiana Tech University and the University of Oklahoma. Given his Louisiana roots and Smuckers significant presence in New Orleans, he may also follow the regions professional sports teams.

Unique fact: His Masters degree in Bioengineering involved graduate research focusing on platelet adhesion, a sharp contrast to his career in food manufacturing.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Plant Engineer
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Kenner, Louisiana, United States
Personality Overview

How Jeffrey shows up

Big Picture Person
Believer
Full Of Energy

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.

Priorities

Topics Jeffrey cares about

Coffee Manufacturing
He has extensive, long-term experience in coffee-specific processes like roasting, grinding, drying, and agglomeration at a major industry leader.
Process Scale-Up
His expertise includes pilot testing, system commissioning, and scaling up processes, which are critical in a large manufacturing environment.
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Career

Work history

5-2022
Plant Engineer
The J.M. Smucker Co.
6-2021 - 5-2022
Engineering Manager, Coffee TSO
The J.M. Smucker Co.
6-2017 - 5-2021
Lead Process Engineer, Coffee TSO
The J.M. Smucker Co.
5-2016 - 6-2017
Instant Coffee Process Dept Manager
The J.M. Smucker Co.
3-2014 - 5-2016
Instant Coffee Process Area Leader
The J.M. Smucker Co.
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Education
2008 - 2012
M.S.
University of Oklahoma
2004 - 2008
B.S
Louisiana Tech University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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