Jerry H.

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DISC Type : ci

Production Manager at Universal Pure

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Overview

With 26 years in the food industry, Jerry is an experienced production manager skilled in process improvement, safety culture, and operational performance. He is a graduate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha and holds an HACCP certification, demonstrating his deep expertise in food safety and quality compliance.

Jerrys strengths include strong interpersonal and communication skills, highlighted by his fluency in both English and Spanish. He focuses on mentoring front-line managers and establishing clear, sustainable standards to drive success within his teams.

Unique fact: He is bilingual in Spanish, which he effectively uses for communication and conflict resolution in diverse production environments.

Personality Overview

Assertive

Example Seeker

Curious

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

Topics They Care About

Food Safety
He is HACCP certified and is an active member of the Food Safety team, with deep experience in USDA compliance from his time at Tyson Foods.
Process Improvement
Lists identifying opportunities in process improvements and lean manufacturing as key specialties, focusing on enhancing yields and efficiencies.
Operational Leadership
Has extensive experience managing all aspects of production, from raw material receiving to finished products, at major companies like Smithfield and Tyson.

Media Appearances

Jerry has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2025
Production Manager at Universal Pure
12-2016 - 3-2025
Operations Manager at Smithfield Foods
7-2006 - 12-2016
General Production Manager at Tyson Foods
10-1992 - 7-2006
Production Supervisor at Tyson Foods

Education

2009 - 2012
Bachelor's degree from University of Nebraska at Omaha
1987 - 1990
History and Natural Science from University of Nebraska at Omaha

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Exp : 33 Location : Omaha, Nebraska, United States Job Level : Middle Designation : Production Manager at Universal Pure
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Insights For Selling To Jerry

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively
  • Help them realize that there is no personal risk in making this decision
  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship

DONT's

  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • 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

    The secret to closing fast with Jerry is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jerry

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jerry move?

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

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

You And Jerry

Personality Compatibility


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