Joseph Garrard is the Vice President of Manufacturing for Danone North America, bringing extensive experience from senior roles at H. J. Heinz and White Wave Foods. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, he has a distinguished career focused on plant management, continuous improvement, and operational leadership within the food industry.
His military academy background suggests a strong foundation in discipline and strategic leadership. Joseph applies these principles to develop and empower his teams, fostering a culture of high performance and employee engagement within Danones manufacturing operations.
Unique fact: He holds a Bachelor of Science from the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Joseph Garrard
Vice President of Manufacturing at Danone North America
Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Operational Excellence
His career is defined by roles in continuous improvement and plant management, focusing on optimizing manufacturing processes in the food and beverage sector.
Workforce Development
He has spoken publicly about the importance of upskilling and engaging frontline employees to build a resilient and effective manufacturing workforce for the future.
Food Manufacturing
Possesses deep expertise in the food production industry, having held leadership positions at major companies like Danone, White Wave Foods, and H. J. Heinz.
Media Appearances
Joseph has no verified media appearances
Work History
5-2017
Vice President of Manufacturing at Danone North America
7-2014 - 4-2017
Plant Manager at White Wave Foods
12-2010 - 7-2014
Senior Plant Manager at HJ Heinz
2-2007 - 12-2010
Plant Manager at HJ Heinz
7-2005 - 2-2007
Senior Manager - Continuous Improvement at HJ Heinz
7-2004 - 7-2005
Plant Manager at Stanley Tools
Education
1992 - 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from United States Military Academy at West Point
1999 - 2001
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Cameron University
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Location : Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States
Job Level : Senior
Designation : Vice President of Manufacturing at Danone North America
