Lori Baxter
About Lori Baxter
Lori Baxter serves as the Safety, Maintenance, and Facilities Coordinator at Red Monkey Foods, Inc., where she manages PPE and GMP requirements across multiple facilities. She has a background in merchandising and human resources, with education in marketing and distributive education.
Work at Red Monkey Foods
Lori Baxter serves as the Safety, Maintenance, and Facilities Coordinator at Red Monkey Foods, Inc. since 2020. In this role, she manages day-to-day personal protective equipment (PPE) and good manufacturing practices (GMP) requirements across the facilities. She oversees projects and facility needs across three locations in Springfield and Republic, each with distinct capabilities and operations. As the Safety Coordinator, she handles tasks related to First Aid, Building Safety, Workers Compensation, and Evacuation Plans. Additionally, she is responsible for sourcing a variety of items, including office supplies and infrastructure needs, ensuring compliance with budget constraints.
Previous Experience at Associated Wholesale Grocers
Before joining Red Monkey Foods, Lori Baxter worked as a Merchandising Assistant at Associated Wholesale Grocers from 2013 to 2015. During her two years in this role, she contributed to various merchandising initiatives in Springfield, MO. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in supply chain management and retail operations, which she later applied in her current position.
Education and Expertise
Lori Baxter has a diverse educational background. She studied at Hillcrest High School in Springfield, where she earned her diploma from 1982 to 1986. Following high school, she attended Graff Vo-Tech, currently known as OTC, from 1984 to 1986, where she focused on Marketing and Distributive Education, achieving high school credits. Additionally, she completed prerequisite courses at Drury University in Springfield, further enhancing her academic qualifications.
Background
Lori Baxter has a strong background in safety and facilities management. Her current role at Red Monkey Foods involves significant responsibilities, including overseeing safety protocols and maintenance operations across multiple facilities. She has also previously held a position as an HR Specialist, where she managed various responsibilities, showcasing her versatility in different operational roles.