David Hart
About David Hart
David Hart serves as the Senior Vice President of Continuous Improvement and Supply Chain Excellence at US Foods. He has a diverse background in operational excellence, having held leadership roles at various companies including TreeHouse Foods and Valspar, and has received multiple awards for his contributions to the field.
Current Role at US Foods
David Hart serves as the Senior Vice President of Continuous Improvement and Supply Chain Excellence at US Foods. He has held this position since 2022, working from the company's headquarters in Rosemont, Illinois. In this role, he focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and supply chain processes across the organization.
Previous Experience in Operations and Management
David Hart has extensive experience in operations and management. He worked at TreeHouse Foods as Vice President of Operations and Continuous Improvement from 2017 to 2022. Prior to that, he served as Executive Director of Lean Six Sigma at Valspar from 2008 to 2017 and as Director of Business Excellence at NewPage Corporation from 2006 to 2008. His roles have consistently involved driving operational excellence and implementing process improvements.
Education and Expertise
David Hart holds an M.B.A. in Business from Webster University, where he studied from 1997 to 1999. He also earned a Dual M.A. in Human Resource Development & Management from the same institution in 1996-1997. Earlier, he completed a B.S. in Workforce Education and Development at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, from 1993 to 1996. His educational background supports his expertise in continuous improvement and supply chain management.
Military Service and Recognition
David Hart served in the United States Air Force from 1988 to 1992, where he held various roles, including In-flight Refuel Operator and Air Traffic Control Watch Supervisor. He was recognized as the USAF Air Traffic Control Trainer of the Year during his service, highlighting his leadership and training capabilities in a military context.
Achievements in Operational Excellence
David Hart has received the TreeHouse Founders Award twice for his contributions to operational excellence. He developed and implemented a TreeHouse Management Operating Structure that significantly impacted financial performance across 38 food manufacturing facilities. Additionally, he led a 90-day plant turnaround at TreeHouse Foods, which notably improved performance metrics.