John Baker
About John Baker
John Baker serves as the Vice President of Continuous Improvement for Engineered Materials at Berry Global, Inc., a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in continuous improvement methodologies, having previously worked in various roles at Berry Global and Commonwealth Health Corporation.
Current Role at Berry Global
John Baker serves as the Vice President of Continuous Improvement for Engineered Materials at Berry Global, Inc. since 2019. In this role, he focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and implementing continuous improvement strategies across the organization. His leadership is instrumental in driving initiatives that align with the company's goals for quality and performance.
Previous Positions at Berry Global
John Baker has held multiple positions at Berry Global, Inc. He worked as a Continuous Improvement Manager from 2003 to 2004, then as Director of Continuous Improvement from 2004 to 2007. He later served as Plant Manager from 2007 to 2010, Regional Plant Manager from 2010 to 2013, and Vice President of Operations from 2013 to 2016. From 2016 to 2019, he was the Vice President of Continuous Improvement for Consumer Packaging.
Experience at Commonwealth Health Corporation
Before his tenure at Berry Global, John Baker worked at Commonwealth Health Corporation as a Six Sigma Master Black Belt from 1999 to 2003. In this role, he applied Six Sigma methodologies to enhance processes and improve operational performance within the organization.
Education and Qualifications
John Baker earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration from the University of Kentucky, completing his studies from 1982 to 1986. His educational background supports his extensive experience in operational management and continuous improvement.
Lean Six Sigma Initiatives
John Baker has developed and implemented significant Lean Six Sigma initiatives throughout his career. He directed the implementation of a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt initiative across over 50 plants in the flexible packaging division, achieving verified cost reductions. Additionally, he created a video-based training program for Lean Six Sigma, which was utilized company-wide.