Sr Commercialization Manager at AMY'S KITCHEN (2022-03 – 2026-07)
- Owned commercialization timelines for 13-40 annual new product introductions, ensuring cross-functional deliverables were completed and launches remained on schedule
- Coordinated activities across R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Packaging, and Finance teams to drive alignment and accountability throughout the commercialization process
- Managed project plans, manufacturing trials, product transfers, labor routings and launch readiness activities using Smartsheet
- Led commercialization handoff activities, ensuring products, processes, and documentation were successfully transitioned into routine operations
- Streamlined launch timelines to meet critical club customer requirements, enabling successful package transitions within a compressed three-month timeframe
Sr Manufacturing Industrial Engineer at AMY'S KITCHEN (2020-05 – 2022-03)
- Served as Operations Subject Matter Expert on the design team for a new food manufacturing facility, evaluating production systems, process flow, and operational readiness
- Led implementation of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) technology across three production facilities, providing real-time KPI visibility and performance tracking
- Collaborated with engineering, operations, and leadership teams to support scalable manufacturing infrastructure for future growth
Plant Manager at AMY'S KITCHEN (2017-10 – 2020-05)
- Directed operations for a frozen and canned food manufacturing facility employing approximately 800 team members
- Led major production line shutdown and rebuild activities while minimizing disruption to output and customer commitments
- Implemented continuous improvement systems that improved performance visibility, problem resolution tracking, and operational effectiveness
- Partnered with Quality, Supply Chain, and Commercialization teams to support successful product launches and manufacturing execution
Commercialization Manager at AMY'S KITCHEN (2016-03 – 2017-10)
- Established Amy's first commercialization management function. Developed structured processes for managing product launches, relaunches, reformulations and transfers
- Managed new product introductions, reformulations, relaunches, and product transfers from development through manufacturing implementation
- Facilitated cross-functional decision making, ensuring product specifications, manufacturing requirements, packaging needs, and operational readiness remained aligned
- Built repeatable commercialization workflows that improved organizational visibility, accountability, and launch consistency
Production Manager at AMY'S KITCHEN (2008-09 – 2016-03)
- Managed manufacturing operations across two shifts and a workforce of more than 600 employees
- Led startup and commercialization of a new frozen food production line that increased annual capacity by more than 1 million cases
- Oversaw launch and operational optimization of a fresh pasta line, delivering a 30% reduction in raw material costs
- Developed workforce training programs that improved retention, consistency, and case goal completion
QA/Production Supervisor at AMY'S KITCHEN (2006-09 – 2008-09)
- Member of the startup leadership team responsible for commissioning Amy's Medford manufacturing facility
- Developed SOPs, work instructions, performance metrics, inventory programs, and operational systems supporting successful plant startup and long-term growth
- Documented operational processes and established foundational work flows to support consistency, training, and manufacturing execution
- Supervised 285 employees while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and production standards
Packaging Design at RISING SUN FARMS (2004-06 – 2005-06)
- Designed structural packaging and graphics for an organic food manufacturer
- Developed nutritional labeling, packaging copy, point of sale materials and sales support graphics
Owner/Operator/Chef at BIG HORN CAFE (1998-06 – 2004-05)
- Designed and built out a full-service restaurant and bar in Big Sky Montana
- Responsible for all aspects of the business; manager, chef, recipe development, sourcing, accountant, hiring, training
Manager, Packaging Development at KEEBLER COMPANY
Salty Snacks
Packaging Research Engineer at KRAFT FOODS
Dairy
