Jay McDermott

Jay McDermott is an experienced General Manager at Premier Foods since May 2016, overseeing all aspects of site management including P&L, safety, operations, and supply chain. Previously, Jay held the position of UK Manufacturing Controller at The Authentic Food Co., managing multiple manufacturing operations. Prior experience includes roles as Factory Manager at English Provender Company, Manufacturing Operations Manager at HJ Heinz, Continuous Improvement Manager at Burtons Foods, Deputy Plant Manager at BNFL Westinghouse, and Kaizen Manager at Vimto Soft Drinks. Jay began a career in continuous improvement as Kaizen Coordinator at Nichols Foods, contributing to award-winning recognition. Education includes attending Cross Hall High School from 1987 to 1990.