Jeffrey Sewell
About Jeffrey Sewell
Jeffrey Sewell is the Director of Continuous Improvement at US Foods, where he oversees operations for a $28 billion company. He has extensive experience in operational excellence and supply chain management, having held various leadership roles at companies such as Cardinal Health, Amazon, and Frito-Lay.
Work at US Foods
Jeffrey Sewell currently serves as the Director of Continuous Improvement for UMOS West at US Foods, a company with a valuation of $28 billion. He has held this position since 2022 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona. In this role, he focuses on continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness within the organization.
Previous Experience at Cardinal Health
Prior to his current role, Jeffrey Sewell worked at Cardinal Health from 2012 to 2018, where he held several positions including Operations Manager and Quality and Inventory Black Belt. During his tenure, he implemented Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve operational processes. His contributions included developing a dock management system that increased inbound receiving capacity by over 15%.
Educational Background
Jeffrey Sewell studied at Michigan State University, where he earned a degree in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from the Eli Broad College of Business between 1983 and 1987. He also obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from LaSalle University through an online program from 1995 to 1997. Additionally, he completed coursework at Northwestern University focusing on Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
Career at Amazon and Frito-Lay
Jeffrey Sewell has held various roles in logistics and operations management, including working as an Area Supervisor Outbound at Amazon from 2003 to 2004. He also served as Manager of Transportation/Process and Packaging at Frito-Lay from 2001 to 2003. In these positions, he focused on enhancing operational processes and reducing costs associated with material flow.
Achievements in Continuous Improvement
Throughout his career, Jeffrey Sewell has led several continuous improvement projects. Notable achievements include launching a customized ERP system to enhance transportation logistics and work/life balance, and designing a workforce planning tool that reduced distribution labor expenses by $3 million. He also created a root cause analysis tool that significantly lowered the Injury Frequency Rate by 23%.