Blake Strickland
About Blake Strickland
Blake Strickland serves as the Senior Director of Product Management at QAD Redzone, where he collaborates with Design and Development teams to enhance connected workforce solutions. He has extensive experience in manufacturing and continuous improvement, having held various leadership roles at QAD Redzone and General Mills.
Current Role at QAD Redzone
Blake Strickland serves as the Senior Director of Product Management at QAD Redzone since 2023. In this role, he collaborates closely with Design and Development teams to enhance the company's connected workforce solutions. His focus is on integrating social and mobile technology with coaching programs, aiming to drive productivity and foster cultural change within the manufacturing sector.
Previous Experience at QAD Redzone
Prior to his current position, Blake Strickland held several roles at QAD Redzone. He worked as a Solutions Director from 2021 to 2023, and as the Large Enterprise Coaching Director for 8 months in 2021. Additionally, he served as a Production Systems Coach from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure, he led the benchmarking of QAD Redzone's first 50 deployments, achieving an average productivity improvement of 11% within 90 days.
Experience at General Mills
Blake Strickland has extensive experience with General Mills, where he held various positions. He worked as a Zero Loss Culture and Safety Leader for 3 months in 2018, and as a Continuous Improvement Consultant from 2015 to 2018. His earlier roles included Operations Team Leader from 2012 to 2014 and Team Leader III from 2014 to 2015. He also served as a Glidepath Leader for Chewy Granola Bars Processing and Packaging in 2011.
Educational Background
Blake Strickland studied Chemical Engineering at The Ohio State University, where he earned his Bachelor's degree from 2004 to 2009. This educational foundation has contributed to his expertise in product management and continuous improvement within the manufacturing industry.
Professional Development Initiatives
Blake Strickland is actively involved in developing frameworks that engage the entire workforce in continuous improvement initiatives. He has a strong commitment to ensuring that both Redzone employees and customers have a positive experience, reflecting his dedication to enhancing organizational culture and productivity.