Josh Anderson
About Josh Anderson
Josh Anderson serves as the Vice President of Manufacturing at Brown-Forman, a position he has held since 2020. With extensive experience in manufacturing leadership roles at General Mills and Cereal Partners U.K., he has a strong background in operational leadership and corporate strategy development.
Work at Brown-Forman
Josh Anderson has served as the Vice President of Manufacturing at Brown-Forman since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing manufacturing operations within the company. He previously held the position of General Manager at Brown-Forman for eight months in 2020. His tenure at Brown-Forman is marked by a focus on operational leadership and corporate strategy development.
Experience at General Mills
Josh Anderson has extensive experience at General Mills, where he held various leadership positions over a span of 17 years. His roles included Plant General Manager in Covington, GA, from 2017 to 2020, and Global Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Director from 2016 to 2017 in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. He also served as Operations Team Leader I&II, Cereal Plant Technical Coordinator, and Assistant Plant Manager (Yoplait Site Leader), among other positions.
International Experience
Josh Anderson has international experience, having worked in the United Kingdom as a Factory Manager for Cereal Partners U.K. from 2013 to 2016. This role contributed to his understanding of global manufacturing practices and enhanced his leadership skills in diverse environments.
Education and Expertise
Josh Anderson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Economics, and Management from the University of Minnesota, where he studied from 1996 to 2000. His educational background supports his expertise in manufacturing processes and operational management, which he has applied throughout his career.
Achievements in Manufacturing Leadership
Throughout his career, Josh Anderson has successfully delivered significant improvements in Safety, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and Loss Reduction targets. His leadership in both union and non-union manufacturing environments has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of operational challenges and solutions.