David Harrison
About David Harrison
David Harrison is a Production Manager at Berry Global, Inc., where he has worked since 2019. Previously, he served as a Production Supervisor at Blue Bird Corporation, where he implemented systems that improved safety, reduced waste, and saved costs.
Work at Berry Global, Inc.
David Harrison has been employed at Berry Global, Inc. as a Production Manager since 2019. In this role, he oversees production processes and ensures operational efficiency at the facility located in Griffin, Georgia. His responsibilities include managing production teams and implementing strategies to enhance product quality and operational performance.
Previous Experience at Blue Bird Corporation
Before joining Berry Global, David Harrison worked at Blue Bird Corporation as a Production Supervisor from 2015 to 2017 in Fort Valley, Georgia. During his tenure, he implemented a tier system and technician-based skill criteria system aimed at improving the development path for new hires. He also conducted a process audit that resulted in savings of over $45,000 by stabilizing line setup and integrating a new troubleshooting philosophy.
Education and Expertise
David Harrison holds a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from Georgia College and State University, which he completed in 2014. He also earned an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Health and Human Performance from Georgia Military College-Warner Robins Campus in 2013. His educational background supports his expertise in production management and operational efficiency.
Achievements in Production Management
Throughout his career, David Harrison has focused on improving safety culture and operational efficiency. He set clear expectations to enhance safety standards and reduced waste generation by directing maintenance resources toward improving equipment robustness. His initiatives resulted in a year-over-year reduction of downtime and waste by over 5%. Additionally, he developed objective criteria and data collection methods to improve product quality.