Svp Operations & External Manufacturing
Paramus, Nj
Senior Vice President – Operations & External Manufacturing: Responsible for Domestic/International External Manufacturing network; (40 active co-packers, making 250+ SKUs in 33 categories – representing over 72% of Company’s total Contribution Margin). Integrated operations of recent acquisitions – Udi’s, Level Foods, EVOl, and Davies Bakery in UK.VP of Operations (2010 – 2012): Assembled Operations team key personnel. Set up co-packer network for new categories; (pretzels, snack foods, cookies, bread, frozen pizza, frozen meals, nut butters, etc.) Integrated operations of new acquisition, Glutino Gluten Free bakery. Established New Products Gateway Process/Team. Director of Operations (2008 – 2010): Acquired by Boulder Specialty Foods - moved to Operations Department. Launched new value added dairy line, developed and managed exposure mitigation team, consumer affairs, crisis management, assisted in managing co-packer relations.Director, Market Development (2003 – 2008): Hired to establish a foodservice division, and enhance Company’s marketing department. Established distribution and sales channel, helped develop new products, sales materials, and advertising and marketing campaigns. Conducted distributor sales trainings, and made key account calls. Managed all couponing, promotion and advertising programs/budgets.