Jennifer Smith

Jennifer Smith is an experienced professional in the manufacturing sector, currently serving as Lean Manager at James Hardie since April 2024. Prior experience includes Plant Manager at McConkey Company, where responsibilities encompassed the manufacturing of plastic horticulture supplies and ensuring site maintenance, safety, and environmental compliance. Prior to that, Jennifer held the position of General Manager at Valmet, overseeing operations for a Roll Service Facility servicing the west coast of North and South America. Jennifer's career began at Kimberly-Clark, where roles included Operations Team Manager and Process Engineer, managing substantial budgets and optimizing manufacturing processes. Jennifer's education includes a Master's in Paper Science Engineering from the University of Washington and a Bachelor's in Chemistry from Seattle University.