Adam Baxter
About Adam Baxter
Adam Baxter is an Operations Manager at J.D. Irving, Limited, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in operations management within the forestry and manufacturing sectors, having held various roles at J.D. Irving and other organizations.
Current Role as Operations Manager
Adam Baxter currently serves as Operations Manager at J.D. Irving, Limited, a position he has held since 2021. He is based at the Doaktown Sawmill & Value Add Center. In this role, he has implemented operational improvements that have enhanced production efficiency. His responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring that the facility meets its production targets.
Experience at J.D. Irving, Limited
Adam Baxter has extensive experience at J.D. Irving, Limited, where he has held multiple positions since 2011. He worked as a Tree Planter, Business Analyst, Operations Supervisor, Operations Superintendent, and Regional Transportation Superintendent. His tenure at the company spans various roles that have contributed to his strong background in operations management, logistics, and transportation.
Education and Expertise
Adam Baxter holds an Executive MBA from the Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary's University, which he completed from 2021 to 2023. He also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with Honours, majoring in Human Resources, from the University of New Brunswick between 2008 and 2013. Additionally, he has a Graduate Diploma from Rothesay Netherwood School, completed from 2004 to 2008.
Background in Plumbing and Transportation
Before his extensive career at J.D. Irving, Adam Baxter worked at Kent Building Supplies as a Plumbing Sales Associate for 10 months in Fredericton, NB, from 2011 to 2012. He also served as an AP Accountant at Irving Transportation Services for 8 months in 2012. These roles provided him with foundational experience in sales and accounting within the building supplies and transportation sectors.
Contributions to Sustainable Practices
In his current role and previous positions at J.D. Irving, Adam Baxter has contributed to the development of sustainable practices in sawmill operations. He played a key role in integrating value-added processes at the Doaktown facility, showcasing his commitment to enhancing operational efficiency while promoting sustainability within the forestry and manufacturing sectors.