Ed Lorenz

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Food and Beverage Operations Executive @ Beech-Nut Nutrition Company
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Saratoga Springs, New York, United States, United States
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About Ed Lorenz

I am a forward thinking and results-driven operations executive who delivers continuous improvement to business objectives with a participative “hands on approach”. My broad leadership experience and technical background enable me to effectively identify underlying problems and build solutions that enhance business performance. I build strategies that are understandable, actionable and sustainable. I enjoy developing people, improving products, processes, and jobs by challenging my teams, leveraging everyone’s strengths, and working smarter not always harder. I lead teams for results by implementing technology and change. I inspire others by talking straight, asking the hard questions, and enabling others to solve problems. I leverage systems, programs, and technology to improve operations but always lead to make sure people understand the intent and business objective.Specialties: Manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, operations analysis, cost reduction, financial management, inventory control, quality improvement, safety, fleet maintenance, plant engineering, technology development, capital improvement, regulatory compliance, organizational capability, continuous improvement, P&L, consumer products, lean six sigma, best practices

Ed Lorenz's Current Company Details
Beech-Nut Nutrition Company

Beech-Nut Nutrition Company

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Food and Beverage Operations Executive
Ed Lorenz Work Experience Details
  • Beech-Nut Nutrition Company
    Vice President, Supply Chain
    Beech-Nut Nutrition Company Nov 2016 - Present
    Amsterdam, Ny, Us
  • Reyes Holdings
    Senior Vice President
    Reyes Holdings Oct 2014 - Apr 2016
    Rosemont , Il, Us
  • Quaker Foods And Snacks, Pepsico
    Senior Director, Supply Chain Manufacturing
    Quaker Foods And Snacks, Pepsico Jan 2011 - Aug 2014
    Purchase, New York, Us
    Led three manufacturing facilities with 955 associates producing twelve product platforms and accountability for safety, quality, service, cost, and organizational health. Drive continuous improvement in business objectives leveraging lean six sigma tools, best practice sharing, and employee engagement. Reduce operating expenses enabling brand investment. Develop and lead strategies to improve safety and manufacturing capability across all Quaker facilities. - Turned around manufacturing performance by re-directing culture from activity focus to results focus - Delivered 4.5% operating expense reductions annually, $7.4 million in 2013 productivity - Developed “We Care” strategy to drive safety ownership reducing lost-time injury frequency to 0.37- Improved quality 27% through technician engagement in evaluation processes and Kaizen events - Developed technology to launch a new product further leveraging existing assets - Built six division teams focused on productivity in key opportunity areas targeting $6 million in savings
  • Frito-Lay Inc., Pepsico
    Senior Director, Service And Distribution
    Frito-Lay Inc., Pepsico Sep 2007 - Jan 2011
    Led service and distribution functions across the North division, including six business regions. My key responsibilities were developing and executing operating plans (cost, service, safety…) that delivered snack foods from the production floor to store shelves. Supported field operations leaders with national initiatives, product launches, promotional events, product planning, and leadership development. Collaborated with the division business team to develop go to market strategies and the division P&L. Developed my operations skills in warehousing, fleet, distribution, DOT regulations, and sales delivery routing. Directly supported the North Division Operations Vice President.- Developed future delivery strategies across each region optimizing distribution expense and real estate- Sponsored Lean Six Sigma team to improve delivery fuel usage- Changed national service metrics to improve perfect customer invoices- Unlocked national fleet flexibility by partnering with Sales to optimize regulatory processes- Supported top performing region all four years, Doolin Operational Excellence Award winners
  • Frito-Lay, Inc., Pepsico
    Sales Operations Manager
    Frito-Lay, Inc., Pepsico May 2004 - Sep 2007
    Led service for sales, distribution facilities, delivery fleet, and sales change support for direct store delivery across three states.- Won two Sales Operations National Awards of Excellence for top overall business performance- Developed go-to-market strategies reducing distribution expenses
  • Frito-Lay, Inc., Pepsico
    Manufacturing Manager
    Frito-Lay, Inc., Pepsico Jun 1999 - May 2004
    Oversaw direct operations of a high-volume baked and fried snack food plant including production of seven product platforms, planning, policy/procedure development and administration, development of 500 technicians, and corporate system compliance.- Increased production capacity by 40% with installation of a high-capacity tortilla chip line and a form-molded tortilla chip line- Managed compressible costs to 88% of prior year and improved key quality measures by 26%- Developed political and community ties for site tax annexation avoidance
  • Frito-Lay, Inc., Pepsico
    National Baked Products Captain
    Frito-Lay, Inc., Pepsico Aug 2000 - Apr 2004
    Led a national cross-functional improvement team for baked product platforms driving quality, cost, and innovation.- Reduced line downtime 75% through equipment re-design and operating capability- Drove 20% ingredient efficiency improvement through specifications, supply, product re-design, and enhanced operating practices- Developed and executed national operating plans delivering $2 million in productivity annually
  • Frito-Lay, Inc, Pepsico
    Technical Manager
    Frito-Lay, Inc, Pepsico Aug 1996 - Jun 1999
    Led plant engineering function, including capital planning and execution, production and facility maintenance, and regulatory compliance.
  • Frito-Lay, Inc. Pepsico
    Technical Manager, Business Unit Leader, Maintenance Manager And Project Engineering Manager
    Frito-Lay, Inc. Pepsico Jun 1988 - Aug 1996
  • Frito-Lay, Inc., Pepsico
    Maintenance Supervisor, Production Supervisor, And Engineer
    Frito-Lay, Inc., Pepsico Jan 1985 - Jun 1988

Ed Lorenz Skills

Cross Functional Team Leadership Continuous Improvement Supply Chain Strategic Planning Supply Chain Management Operations Management Team Building Leadership Budgets Quality Management Management Plant Management Operational Excellence Inventory Management Lean Manufacturing Manufacturing Warehouse Management Cost Reduction Strategies Distribution Center Operations Project Management Plant Engineering Safety Management Systems Fleet Operations Environmental Compliance Continuous Improvement Culture Lean Six Sigma

Ed Lorenz Education Details

  • University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    Mechanical Engineering
  • Michigan State University
    Michigan State University
    Master Of Business Administration (Mba)

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Ed Lorenz works for Beech-Nut Nutrition Company

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Ed Lorenz attended University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Michigan State University.

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Ed Lorenz has skills like Cross Functional Team Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Team Building, Leadership, Budgets, Quality Management, Management, Plant Management.

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