Jerry Joaquin, P.Eng.

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Director, Operations Excellence & Six Sigma at Maple Leaf Foods Inc

Greater Winnipeg Metropolitan Area, Canada

Overview

Jerry Joaquin is an accomplished operations leader at Maple Leaf Foods with over 25 years of experience in complex manufacturing. A University of Manitoba graduate, he excels in driving performance improvements, profit, and quality using Six Sigma and lean manufacturing methodologies, having previously managed facilities with over 700 employees.

He is dedicated to continuous improvement and professional growth, holding multiple certifications in personal and director-level leadership. Jerry actively promotes learning by sharing educational content with his network, demonstrating a commitment to developing both himself and others around him.

He once led initiatives that delivered $5 million in operational improvements in a single year.

Personality Overview

Optimistic

Story Driven

Consensus Focused

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.  They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.
 They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.

Topics They Care About

Operational Excellence
As Director of Operations Excellence, he is focused on improving profit, customer satisfaction, productivity, employee safety, and product quality.
Six Sigma & Lean
He has a proven track record of leveraging Six Sigma and lean manufacturing to generate millions of dollars in operational savings and efficiencies.
Large-Scale Leadership
He has successfully managed multiple plant operations with over 700 employees, holding full P&L responsibility and fostering a culture of accountability.

Media Appearances

Jerry has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2017
Director, Operations Excellence & Six Sigma at Maple Leaf Foods Inc
1-2010 - 12-2016
Director, Six Sigma - Manufacturing at Maple Leaf Foods Inc
Director, Industrial Engineering & Six Sigma Associate Champion at Maple Leaf Foods Inc
Director, Industrial Engineering at Maple Leaf Foods Inc
Plant Manager at Maple Leaf Foods Inc

Education

1989 - 1993
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) from University of Manitoba

More Information

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Exp : 15 Location : Greater Winnipeg Metropolitan Area, Canada Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director, Operations Excellence & Six Sigma at Maple Leaf Foods Inc
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Insights For Selling To Jerry

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

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

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
  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jerry is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jerry

  • They are unlikely to say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jerry move?

  • They are not very fast decision makers, even while they continue to stay engaged.
  • Can Jerry take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Jerry

Personality Compatibility


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