Graham Doyle
Canby,OR
Summary
Operational Excellence leader with 10+ years of experience in food manufacturing and packaging operations. Proven ability to drive site-wide performance improvement through Lean, Daily Direction Setting, structured problem solving, and workforce capability development. Known for embedding OpEx as a sustainable way of working while improving Total Delivered Cost, engagement, and execution discipline.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Operational Excellence Manager
Pacific Foods / Campbell’s Company
08.2024 - Current
- Lead site-wide deployment and sustainment of the Campbell’s Way of Working (CWoW) for Operational Excellence.
- Drive Daily Direction Setting, tiered accountability, and structured problem solving to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and engagement.
- Lead cross-functional OpEx teams and chronic improvement workstreams focused on systemic loss elimination.
- Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Finance, HR, and Logistics to align improvement priorities and deliver business results.
- Champion A3 problem solving and root cause analysis for complex manufacturing and process issues.
- Oversee plant training organization with focus on capability building, engagement, and retention.
- Lead plant commercialization activities to ensure flawless execution with minimal operational disruption.
- Drive cost savings initiatives and Total Delivered Cost reduction aligned to the site and enterprise roadmap.
Continuous Improvement Specialist
Pacific Foods / Campbell’s Company
04.2022 - 08.2024
- Executed Lean and CI methodologies including LSW, 5S, DMS, AM/TPM, and structured problem solving.
- Led Daily Direction Setting execution and follow-ups across shifts to improve communication and accountability.
- Identified performance gaps through KPI and DDS reviews; led root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Developed and maintained site cross-training matrix to improve flexibility and skill depth.
- Supported rollout of CWoW priming kits and adoption across the site.
- Led cross-functional training initiatives and coached training team members.
- KPI & Data Management
- Collected and analyzed daily data from boards, reports, Redzone, PLMS, and SAP.
- Maintained KPI dashboards and visual management systems; reported results to leadership.
Production Supervisor
Pacific Foods / Campbell’s Company
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Led production teams with accountability for safety, quality, sanitation, and performance.
- Facilitated Daily Direction Setting meetings and ensured strong shift-to-shift handoffs.
- Spent ~80% of time on the floor conducting plant walks, LSW audits, and coaching.
- Coordinated training and development of operators and mentors.
- Supported equipment reliability through maintenance prioritization and escalation.
- Investigated safety incidents and led corrective actions using A3 methodology.
- Utilized SAP for production, inventory, and variance management.
Senior Production Operator / Lead
Pacific Foods / Campbell’s Company
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Operated and led aseptic processing and packaging systems (UHT, fillers, downstream automation).
- Monitored critical process parameters to ensure food safety, quality, and sterile conditions.
- Performed quality checks, CIP, sanitation, and limited maintenance.
- Trained new hires and supported department skill development.
Retort & Filler Mentor / Operator
Pacific Foods / Campbell’s Company
03.2015 - 01.2019
- Led onboarding and one-on-one training for packaging operators.
- Audited standards compliance, identified training gaps, and supported performance improvement.
- Operated retort and continuous packaging equipment; ensured GMP and safety compliance.
Store Operations Associate
New Seasons Market
01.2014 - 01.2015
Foreman / Lead Painter
Doyle Painting
01.2006 - 01.2014
Education
Portland State University
Portland, ORSkills
- Operational Excellence
- Lean Manufacturing
- Daily Direction Setting (DDS)
- A3 Problem Solving
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Leadership Standard Work
- Training & Capability Development
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- KPI & Visual Management
- Project Management
- Safety, Quality & GMP Compliance
- SAP
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Certification
- Team Management – McKinsey & Company
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – Agate Consultant Ltd
- Better Process Control – University of Tennessee Food Science Department
Timeline
Site Operational Excellence Manager
Pacific Foods / Campbell’s Company
08.2024 - Current
Continuous Improvement Specialist
Pacific Foods / Campbell’s Company
04.2022 - 08.2024
Production Supervisor
Pacific Foods / Campbell’s Company
12.2020 - 04.2022
Senior Production Operator / Lead
Pacific Foods / Campbell’s Company
01.2019 - 12.2020
Retort & Filler Mentor / Operator
Pacific Foods / Campbell’s Company
03.2015 - 01.2019
Store Operations Associate
New Seasons Market
01.2014 - 01.2015
Foreman / Lead Painter
Doyle Painting
01.2006 - 01.2014
Portland State University