* Successful food industry executive with experience in business development, supply chain/manufacturing, procurement and operations management * Proven track record and results as an Executive in a Private Equity environment * Entrepreneurial, common sense leader with business acumen established through experience in private label retail, manufacturing and ingredient segments of the food and beverage industry * Strong leadership aptitude with the ability to understand and quickly learn complex businesses models and processes * Solid understanding of manufacturing focused on quality, safety and reducing cost through the utilization of lean manufacturing practices * Confident working and collaborating across all levels of an organization and within a matrix operating structure from the customer to the CEO to the front line associate * Strives for organizational excellence through the implementation of business process, sustainment initiatives, innovative ideas, cost reduction and new business platforms to realize top line organic sales growth and profitability expansion * Experience in agricultural production, commodity processing, commodity merchandising and price risk management * In-depth knowledge of retailer operating models through 12 years of experience in the Private label Retail Industry

Highlights:

• Quality
• P&L
• Retail
• Business Development
• Manufacturing
• Infrastructure
• Procurement
• Account Manager
• Sales
• Supply Chain