Jenn Barlund

President @ Falcon Plastics

About

As a third-generation leader at Falcon Plastics, I’m passionate about fostering relationships, building high-performing (and happy!) teams, and delivering top-quality plastic injection and blow molding solutions. MY EXPERTISE Plastics Manufacturing (Injection Molding & Blow Molding) Collaborative Leadership Strategic Planning & Execution Team Empowerment & Development Relationship Building WHEN TO CALL ME Reach out if you need: ✓ Cutting-edge plastic injection and blow molding solutions ✓ A team of experts committed to delivering outstanding results ✓ A partner for strategic collaborations. Let’s build something great together! FALCON PLASTICS’ PROMISE TO YOU From our founding in 1975, Falcon Plastics has stood by our commitment to deliver top-quality products fueled by leading-edge technology and timely execution. Today, as always, you can trust us to consistently go above and beyond as your partner for dependable and effective custom plastic molding solutions. ABOUT ME Growing up, I never imagined following in my family's footsteps and joining Falcon Plastics. My career path led me everywhere, from the automotive industry to data analytics, until I decided to ditch the suits and ties world to “come home,” so to speak, to Falcon. Here, I carry on a legacy nearly 50 years in the making–one of innovation, unwavering integrity, and a dedication to prioritizing both people and results–all values built into Falcon’s very foundation from the very beginning. When I'm not at the helm of Falcon Plastics, you can find me exploring the world through my children's eyes, cheering on my favorite pro-sports teams, volunteering, or planning our next family adventure. I'd love to connect if you're looking for a plastics manufacturing partner who values innovation, sustainability, and genuine relationships! Together, we can shape a future where innovation, sustainability, and strong relationships fuel win-win outcomes.

Country

United States

City

Brookings

Industry

Plastics

Skill

Leadership, Manufacturing Operations, Continuous Improvement, Injection Molding, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Sales, Market Research, Project Management, Advertising, Purchasing, Marketing, Product Marketing, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Logistics, Direct Sales, Office Administration

Experience

President

Falcon Plastics

2021-4 - Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

Brookings, South Dakota, United States

Director Of Operations

Falcon Plastics

2020-1 - 2021-4 · 1 yr 4 mos

-Confers with company officials in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of strategic business and performance goals, short and long term objectives, plans, budgets, programs and policies. -Evaluates operating results throughout the organization to ensure that organizational growth and objectives are being met. -Provides management support and resides as the operating officer for the 4 manufacturing operations. -Directs redeployment of assets throughout the business units.

Plant Manager

Falcon Plastics

2018-3 - 2020-1 · 1 yr 11 mos

Brookings, South Dakota

-Directs daily operations of all Brookings business unit functions -Manages financial operations and budgets for all business unit functions -Designs strategy for organizational growth and continuous improvement

Production Manager

Falcon Plastics

2017-6 - 2018-3 · 10 mos

Lexington, TN

-Reviews production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations. -Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality. Apply continuous improvement concepts to the production operations, while training and managing the workforce in these concepts. -Performs inspection of areas for safety hazards and housekeeping. Takes immediate corrective action measures on any safety hazards found. -Demonstrates a commitment to the strategic focus of continuous improvements and Total Productivity (TP). Takes steps to successfully apply within departments, on all shifts.

Data Analyst

Harbour Results, Inc.

2016-7 - 2017-6 · 1 yr

Greater Detroit Area

-Gathers information from various sources and interpret patterns and trends. -Interprets data and turns it into information which can offer ways to improve a business, thus affecting business decisions. -Builds presentations and presents data direct to clients specific to their benchmarking needs.

Sales & Marketing Coordinator

Falcon Plastics

2012-5 - 2016-7 · 4 yrs 3 mos

Brookings, SD

-Marketing Research & Planning of Communications, Advertising & PR -Branding Material Development & Distribution -Management of Vendors & Partners -Website Management

Owner & Operating Manager

Arctic Ice LLC

2012-11 - 2014-8 · 1 yr 10 mos

Brookings, SD

-Overall management of hiring and training staff / external sales groups -Manages all customer service communication and solves customer issues -Implementing and executing day to day activities to include: accounting, supply chain management, business development