Dale Ford
About Dale Ford
Dale Ford is an experienced manufacturing professional currently serving as the Assistant Plant Manager at Berry Global, Inc. He has held various roles in the industry, including Senior Director of Continuous Improvement at Resource Label Group LLC and multiple positions at Berry Global, Inc., contributing to his extensive expertise in operations and process management.
Current Role at Berry Global
Dale Ford is currently serving as the Assistant Plant Manager at Berry Global, Inc. since 2024. His role involves overseeing plant operations and ensuring efficiency in production processes. He is based in Franklin, Kentucky, where he has been contributing to the company's operational goals for the past five months.
Previous Experience at Resource Label Group
Before joining Berry Global, Dale Ford worked at Resource Label Group LLC as the Senior Director of Continuous Improvement from 2019 to 2024. In this position, he focused on enhancing operational processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives at the company's facility in Franklin, Tennessee.
Career at Berry Global
Dale Ford has an extensive history with Berry Global, Inc. He first joined the company as a Process Engineer in 2000, where he worked for three years. He then progressed to the role of Six Sigma Black Belt from 2003 to 2005, followed by eight years as Operations Leader from 2005 to 2013. He served as Plant Manager from 2017 to 2018 before returning as Assistant Plant Manager in 2024.
Educational Background
Dale Ford studied at Western Kentucky University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Industrial Technology. His studies spanned from 1994 to 2000, providing him with a solid foundation in industrial practices and technology.
Experience at Akebono Brake Corporation
In addition to his roles at Berry Global and Resource Label Group, Dale Ford briefly worked at Akebono Brake Corporation as a Production Superintendent in 2018. His tenure lasted for six months, during which he managed production operations in Glasgow, Kentucky.