Eric Smith
About Eric Smith
Eric Smith serves as the General Manager at Americold Logistics, LLC. in Sioux Falls, SD, where he has worked since 2017, bringing extensive experience from previous roles in logistics and management.
Work at Americold
Eric Smith has served as General Manager at Americold Logistics, LLC. since 2017. In this role, he oversees operations in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, contributing to the company's logistics and supply chain management. His responsibilities include ensuring efficient warehouse operations and maintaining high service levels for clients.
Previous Experience in Logistics
Before joining Americold, Eric Smith worked at Navegate Logistics as Truckload Services Manager from 2014 to 2017. He managed truckload operations, focusing on optimizing logistics processes. Prior to that, he held various roles in the logistics sector, including Operations Manager at Loomis from 2006 to 2012, where he led significant integration projects.
Management Background
Eric's management experience includes a role as General Manager and Multi-Unit Area Coach in Training at Taco Bell from 2013 to 2014. He successfully improved a low-performing restaurant's metrics significantly during his tenure. Additionally, he worked as a Revenue Control Supervisor at Six Flags from 2002 to 2006 and as Distribution Executive Group Leader at Target from 2012 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Eric Smith studied at The University of Texas at Dallas - School of Management, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from 2003 to 2010. His educational background supports his expertise in operations management and logistics.
Achievements in Operations Management
Throughout his career, Eric has led several successful initiatives. At Loomis, he managed the integration of Pendum into operations and ensured minimal disruption to services. At Target, he transformed a bottom-performing distribution center team into a top-performing shift, achieving high rankings in performance metrics.