1. Jeffrey J Glahn
218 Hospital Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17325
717-337-1492(Res.) • 717-586-9074 (cell) • jeff.glahn@Hotmail.com
Senior Supply Chain Manager successful at building value for a $10 Billion national consumer product goods
manufacturer. Operational excellence initiatives include new manufacturing systems, performance improvement, cost
reduction, Lean Six Sigma and strategy implementation. Skilled at project management, continuous improvement and
people development with proven success in other functional areas. Key qualifications include:
• Rapid Continuous Improvement including Kaizen events
• Capital Expenditure Planning and Management
• Multi-Site Operations and Process Improvements
• National Sourcing Initiatives
• Vendor/Supplier Relationships
• Lean Six Sigma Training and Program Implementation
• People Development
• Facility Start-up and Commissioning
Bachelor of Science • Industrial Engineering and Operations Research – Virginia Tech
Master Black Belt • Lean Six Sigma – Accenture (George Group)
CEO Champion Award - 2012
Professional Experience
Self Employed – Gettysburg, PA 2014 +
Support clients in the implementation of Lean Six Sigma and Kaizens. Several events have resulted in over $1M in P&L
savings in fruit and edible oil industries in year 1. The goal is to execute positive change and develop client capabilities to
improve processes.
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group (Formerly Cadbury Schweppes)
Director, Rapid Continuous Improvement (MBB/Deployment Lead) –Aspers, PA 2006 to 2014
Execute the National Rapid Continuous Improvement Program across manufacturing plants and distribution centers in the
United States and Mexico. Direct up to 8 Rapid Continuous Improvement Managers (LSS Black Belts) at strategic
locations and deliver savings through project and kaizen execution. Deliver Green Belt training and certification program
across the business. Over 30 Kaizens per year delivered ~$50 M savings from 2010-2014. 150 local projects delivered
over $20 M savings from 2006-2010.
• Implemented pull replenishment, distribution improvements and warehouse closures along with Lean
foundation elements
• Designed and implemented a 15% workforce reduction at 2 large finished goods plants
• Developed and implemented recycling systems and programs with $1M annual savings
• Increased workforce maturity and implemented Lean manufacturing principles that helped drive OEE
improvements
• Identified and supported single sourcing of films/adhesives which resulted in 20% material savings ($3M)
• Delivered Green Belt Training Programs at various locations that resulted in 150+ newly trained Green Belts
to drive improvement projects and savings
• Developed and delivered Union negotiation strategies that resulted in several million dollar savings
Director, Project Engineering and Continuous Improvement – Aspers, PA 2002 to 2006

2. A staff of 5 Engineers delivered capital improvement projects and savings in the Northeast region (7 factories).
Continuous Improvement was integrated into a strong Capital Improvement program resulting in over $25 M savings.
Capital expenditures supported both efficiency and new product initiatives requiring project paybacks of less than 4 years.
• Managed a significant facility expansion including new low & high acid manufacturing and a large
warehouse addition
• Design and installation of a concentrate manufacturing system with 1.2 year payback
• New Jersey plant improvements including consolidation of palletizing/depalletizing equipment and flow
optimization resulted in the reduction of 20 FTEs and associated material handling equipment
• Quick Changeover systems for highly complex aseptic manufacturing line
• New boilers and boiler upgrades resulted in significant energy savings and increased production capabilities
• Many smaller CI based projects executed at 7 manufacturing facilities
Human Resource Manager-Aspers, PA 1998-2002
• Transferred from the Williamson facility to develop a union avoidance strategy
• Implemented manufacturing best practice strategy including on line quality
• Led SCDI initiative (Supply Chain Development Initiative) for manufacturing which delivered over $7M
savings
• Continued to support and drive capital and productivity improvement initiatives
Operations, Logistics, Engineering and Continuous Improvement Positions 1986-1998
Operations Manager – Williamson, NY
• Installation and start-up of 2nd
generation aseptic processing line with highest company wide EP products
• Implemented manufacturing best practice strategy including on line quality
• Negotiated 3-year union contract with +$1M annual savings
Logistics Manager – Williamson, NY
• Managed the handling, storage and delivery of over 20M cases of finished goods
• Implemented cost savings strategies including 24 hour warehouse, rail siding, drop trailer program and
automatic pallet unitizing system
• Sublet leased warehouse that delivered over $200K in annual savings
• Negotiated 3-year union contract with +$500K annual savings
Industrial Engineering Manager – Williamson, NY
• Developed strategic and tactical programs within North America including new products, $12 million capex,
acquisition/merger analysis and manufacturing strategies
• Developed apple sourcing strategy program resulting in $5M annual savings
• Negotiated 3-year union contract with $400K annual savings
CERTIFICATIONS
Master Black Belt, Black Belt and Master Black Belt- Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen Leader,
AMA Strategic Management & More

3. References furnished upon request