Jennifer Thompson

Doer
DISC Type : sd

Plant Manager at T. Marzetti Company

United States

Overview

Jennifer is a results-driven manufacturing executive with a track record in plant operations, Lean manufacturing, and food safety. A graduate of Purdue University with an MBA from Georgia State University, she excels at leading teams to increase efficiency and generate significant cost savings.

Outside of work, Jennifer is passionate about building team culture and community engagement. She actively organizes and participates in team events, from core value workshops to leading her team in an annual charity polar bear plunge, showcasing her energetic and supportive leadership style.

She leads her team in the annual Portage Lakes Polar Bear plunge, a charity event involving a swim in a near-freezing lake.

Personality Overview

Results Focused

Risk-Accepting

Strategic Planner

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Team Engagement
Her social posts highlight a focus on company culture, including 'Core Value' lunches and team photos, and recommendations describe her as a coach and mentor.
Lean Manufacturing
Her profile emphasizes a demonstrated ability to leverage Lean principles to optimize operations, improve safety performance, and achieve significant cost savings.
Food Safety & Regulations
Her introduction highlights extensive expertise and a proven track record in food production, quality assurance, and navigating complex safety regulations.

Media Appearances

Jennifer has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2023
Plant Manager at T. Marzetti Company
2-2021 - 7-2023
Vice President Operations at Hickory Harvest Foods
6-2018 - 2-2021
Plant Manager at Associated Materials
2-2017 - 1-2018
Plant Manager at SunOpta
8-2015 - 2-2017
Plant Manager at Amcor Rigid Plastics

Education

1993 - 1997
Bacholer of Science from Purdue University
2007 - 2009
MBA from Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business

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Exp : 18 Location : United States Job Level : Middle Designation : Plant Manager at T. Marzetti Company
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Insights For Selling To Jennifer

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jennifer is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jennifer

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jennifer move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Jennifer take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Jennifer

Personality Compatibility


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