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Napa, Ca, Us

Wilmington, Ca, Us

Sherman Oaks, California, Us

Responsible for end-to-end Operations of a mid-sized, growing, private equity backed plant-based protein cookie company. Recruited by Lion Capital who had acquired a majority position as part of the senior executive team charged with driving value creation. Successfully navigated through the pandemic and the subsequent unprecedented global supply chain challenges, on a full 3rd party model with exemplary quality, service, and cost metrics that were second to none.

New York, Us

Led the breadth of Operations through the explosive growth period, transitioning from a virtually unknown start up to a national brand in four years with consecutive annual growth rates exceeding +100%. Implemented an S&OP process, commissioned 9 production lines across a network of multiple contract manufacturers, established finished good quality specifications, completed a multi-year distribution agreement, delivered significant cost savings. Service, quality, and cost metrics were recognized as world class.

Camden, Nj, Us

Managing all Supply Chain activities associated with the core business across a network of facilities. As part of the Senior Leadership Team, focusing primarily on commercialization and cost reduction initiatives, inclusive of strategic planning, capacity planning, process, and systems development. Led full process reconfiguration program.

Camden, Nj, Us

Led west coast operations, primarily a major thermal processing facility producing 40MM cases annually. Additional scope included three satellite tomato paste processing facilities and associated agriculture operations. Turnaround situation as this facility had historically under-performed versus the peer group. Completed in four years to become competitive with the rest of network on all cost, quality, service, and safety measures.

New York, Us

Drove Global Operations encompassing all activities associated with the manufacture and distribution of prepackaged luxury chocolates in a high growth entrepreneurial environment. Primary markets included North America, Europe, and Asia, servicing 4,000 points of distribution and 350 company owned retail outlets. End-to-end operations scope included manufacturing facilities in the United States and Belgium, supported by numerous third-party contract manufacturers and logistics providers across the globe. All managed within a fully integrated planning system. Commissioned world class process automation.

New York, Us

Directed all North American Operations including Customer Service, Demand and Supply Planning, Purchasing, Production, Contract Manufacturing, Engineering & Maintenance, Distribution, Quality Assurance and Direct to Consumer Fulfillment. Implemented S&OP / MRP process, and lean manufacturing, resulting in a significant reduction in inventories and improvements in service.

New York, Us

Scope and authority expanded to include Customer Service. The facility transitioned from manual production methods to custom automated robotic packaging system. Outsourced distribution to dedicated 3PL facility, initiated global strategic sourcing.

New York, Us

Resident Executive at the North American manufacturing facility as part of the Senior Leadership Team reporting to the division's President. Scope of authority included the breadth of end-to-end Supply Chain activities for the North American business. This was a turnaround situation where the ability to support the expected sales growth rate was at imminent risk. Eliminated constraints, developed strategy, generated cost improvements, initiated stragegic planning for the operations.

Camden, Nj, Us

Ensured the success of new product launches, efficient manufacturing, cost reduction and quality standards of the core line items at this location. Direct line responsibility for all aspects of filling operation, the center the manufacturing floor of a major thermal processing facility.