JEFFREY ARMSTRONG
Operations & Procurement Executive
Cohasset,MA
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in supply chain management and operational strategy. Proven track record of enhancing efficiency, achieving $4 million in savings in the last year, and optimizing procurement processes resulting in further savings and unit cost reductions. Skilled in contract negotiation and team leadership, driving significant improvements in productivity and compliance across multiple states.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Director of Operations & Procurement
Green Thumb Industries
Chicago, IL
10.2023 - Current
- Oversee operations and procurement for NJ, PA, MD, and MN.
- Implemented operational strategies to enhance efficiency and productivity including improving units per labor hour by 50% resulting in lower cost per unit savings of $400k per month.
- Full P&L responsibility for 4 states with 650 employees and $265 million in sales.
General Manager - NJ
AWH
Franklin, NJ
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Manage and report on key operational processes, financial budget, and performance indicators for cannabis cultivation site with 125 employees and $35 million in annual sales including procurement, planning, cultivation, packaging, post-harvest, logistics, extraction, and compliance.
- Initiated procurement initiatives resulting in savings of $1 million annually (cultivation nutrients and finished goods packaging). Manage and report on key operational processes, financial budget, and KPIs (grams/sq ft, grams per plant, potency, flower/trim percentages, extraction yields, production rates, and production output per labor hour).
- Oversee cultivation, processing, packaging, warehousing, and security for the site location, with a stronger focus on the general operation of indoor cultivation, processing, and extraction areas.
VP of Supply Chain and Quality Assurance
Brady Enterprises
Weymouth, MA
10.2018 - 09.2021
- Oversaw a team of more than 250 employees covering 2 states and 4 production facilities. Led regulatory compliance, supply chain, and operations; focused on contract manufacturing for large food companies including Hershey, Kraft Heinz, Mondelez, and McCormick.
- Created and maintained a supportive and quality focused workplace.
- Maintain FSMA and GFSI compliance for the organization which allowed for additional business being added – $10 million per year).
- Earned AA audit scores on two site audits, and an A score on the third site in two months after start.
- Spearheaded an operational and quality transformation, rewriting food safety plans and developing a quality control framework.
- Created savings of $2 million annually through renegotiation of supplier agreements including cocoa, sugar, and spices.
VP of Manufacturing Operations and Supply Chain
Sunrise Michigan Foods
Hudsonville, MI
07.2012 - 10.2018
- Spearheaded a restructuring of the organization, creating efficient, high producing operations. Improved profitability and increased sales through targeted efficiency improvements and reducing spend on packaging.
- Slashed waste and streamlined operations to improve profitability.
- Doubled profitability in 12 months, capturing a 50% increase in margins in the first 6 months and expanding operations into international markets including Asia, Europe, and Africa.
- Led a $12M remodel of a feed mill operations which allowed for future growth and scalability of production. Feed mixing efficiency improved by 50% reducing labor costs by 46%. Added drying capabilities to feed mill allowing for purchase of wet corn which created savings of $2 million per year.
Corporate Purchasing Manager
Amundi US
Boston, MA
08.2010 - 07.2012
- Managed teams of buyers in Boston and Dublin to handle sourcing and purchasing needs in the U.S. and Europe, reigned in uncontrolled spending and gained C-Level support to expand procurement capabilities across all areas of the business (added construction, office and data center lease negotiation, and fulfillment to Procurement spend oversight responsibilities).
- Spearheaded data center relocation, producing $2 million in savings, as well as enhancing functionality and enabling scalability.
- Led $25 million remodel project encompassing 6 floors of the company's Boston office building. Project came in on-time and within budget. Negotiated savings of over $5 million for furniture and finishes.
Purchasing Manager
Brown Brothers Harriman
Boston, MA
04.2008 - 08.2010
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing agreements.
- Oversaw team performance, providing guidance on procurement best practices and policies.
Plant Manager
Sunrise Michigan Foods
Hudsonville, MI
08.2005 - 04.2008
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and standards.
- Managed daily operations of food processing plant producing 10 million dozen eggs per year.
Buyer - Purchasing
Brown Brothers Harriman
Boston, MA
09.1994 - 08.2002
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure quality and timely delivery of products.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable pricing and terms.
- Conducted regular reviews of supplier performance to maintain high standards.
- Developed and maintained purchasing policies and procedures for consistency.
- Trained junior team members on procurement practices and vendor management techniques.
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA - Business Administration and Management, General
Isenberg School of Management
Amherst, MAMaster of Education - MEd - Education
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MABachelor of Arts - BA - Political Science
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MASkills
- Supply chain management
- Operational strategy
- P&L oversight
- Regulatory compliance
- Procurement optimization
- Process improvement
- Team leadership
- Contract negotiation
Certification
- OSHA 30 Hour General Industry Certification
- FSPCA Intentional Adulteration Conducting Vulnerability Assessments
- FSPCA Intentional Adulteration Mitigation Strategies
- Certified Kaizen Facilitator
- Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB)
- Advanced HACCP
- Internal Auditing - Advanced
- BRC Coordinator
- Certified HACCP Auditor (CHA)
- Certified Manager - Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point (HACCP)
- Certified Safety Manager - Construction (WSO-CSM-C)
- Food Protection Manager Certification
- Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 8 Lead Auditor
- Internal Auditor
Timeline
Regional Director of Operations & Procurement
Green Thumb Industries
10.2023 - Current
General Manager - NJ
AWH
09.2021 - 10.2022
VP of Supply Chain and Quality Assurance
Brady Enterprises
10.2018 - 09.2021
VP of Manufacturing Operations and Supply Chain
Sunrise Michigan Foods
07.2012 - 10.2018
Corporate Purchasing Manager
Amundi US
08.2010 - 07.2012
Purchasing Manager
Brown Brothers Harriman
04.2008 - 08.2010
Plant Manager
Sunrise Michigan Foods
08.2005 - 04.2008
Buyer - Purchasing
Brown Brothers Harriman
09.1994 - 08.2002
Master of Business Administration - MBA - Business Administration and Management, General
Isenberg School of Management
Master of Education - MEd - Education
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Political Science
University of Massachusetts Amherst
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