Janet Meyer

Background

About Janet Meyer

I’m a senior plant and facility operations leader with over 15 years of experience driving performance, compliance, and efficiency across high-output manufacturing environments. Throughout my career, I’ve led complex operations with full P&L accountability, established a track record of impactful cost savings, and created cultures of continuous improvement through people-first leadership and data-driven strategies. My approach to leadership blends strategic oversight with hands-on execution. I’ve directed teams of 100+ in union and non-union settings, implemented enterprise-wide lean initiatives, and managed multimillion-dollar budgets while exceeding financial and operational targets. I thrive on solving tough problems, optimizing workflows, and leading with transparency and integrity. Whether responding to crisis events or executing long-term transformation, I believe in cultivating resilient, high-performing teams who take pride in their work and share in the success of the plant. Career Highlights • $1.4M+ in Continuous Improvement Savings: Surpassed cost savings targets by 142% at Sherwin-Williams and delivered 152% YoY improvement in CI cost savings from 2023 to 2024. • 5% YoY Productivity Gains: Achieved consistent year-over-year improvements in plant productivity through lean systems, validated savings, and team-driven process enhancements. • Recognition as CI Leader: Earned an “Exceeds Expectations” performance rating and formal acknowledgment as a Continuous Improvement Leader at Sherwin-Williams. • $150K in Material Savings: Reengineered raw material sourcing strategy at Valspar Coatings, transitioning to bulk delivery and boosting inventory turns. • Employee Excellence Award Winner: Honored by Valspar for exceptional contributions to supplier optimization, procurement efficiency, and cost control. • Procurement Process Automation: Launched an automated MRO requisition program and P-card system that reduced inactive inventory by 20% over two years.