Cole Hamilton
About Cole Hamilton
Cole Hamilton is the Vice President of Operations at Little Spoon, with extensive experience in strategic supply planning and operational excellence.
Company
Cole Hamilton is currently serving as the Vice President of Operations at Little Spoon, a position he started in 2021. Little Spoon is based in Denver, CO, where Cole oversees operational functions and strategic initiatives aimed at optimizing efficiency and enhancing value throughout the company’s processes.
Previous Title
Before joining Little Spoon, Cole Hamilton was the Vice President of Planning and Operational Excellence at Freshly. His tenure lasted from 2017 to 2021, during which he worked in the Greater Denver Area. In this role, he focused on planning, operational excellence, and efficiency improvements across the organization.
Education and Expertise
Cole Hamilton holds an MBA from the University of Denver - Daniels College of Business, where he studied Business from 2009 to 2011. He also has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Colorado State University, earned from 1998 to 2002. His educational journey further includes a formative experience with Semester at Sea in 2001.
Background in Business and Operations
Cole Hamilton's professional background includes various roles focused on operations, planning, and strategy. From 2013 to 2017, he served as the Director of Sales & Operations Planning Supply Strategy at Boulder Brands in Denver, CO. Earlier, he worked as an Operations Analyst at Udi's Granola and Gluten Free Foods from 2011 to 2013, and as an Advisory Board Member at Empanada Market in 2015.
Strategic and Operational Expertise
Cole Hamilton specializes in strategic supply planning, safety stock management, and supply strategy analysis. His skills include managing case fill rate, order fill rate, schedule attainment, and on-time delivery. Additionally, he has strong competencies in continuous improvement, focusing on overall equipment effectiveness and production yield. Cole's expertise also spans business strategy, data analytics, and process improvement.