Greg R.

About Greg R.

I have over 25 years of experience in leading and managing the operations and supply chain functions of various companies in the food, beverage, and nutrition industries. My core competencies include strategic planning, cost reduction, change management, continuous improvement, project management, and negotiations. I have achieved significant improvements in gross margin, EBITDA, cash flow, product development, customer satisfaction, and quality for my previous and current employers, such as GFuel, Dymatize, Life Cycle Herbal Products, and Pick Up Stix. I have also implemented lean manufacturing, TPM, 6 Sigma, and other best practices across multiple plants and distribution centers, enhancing efficiency, productivity, and performance. I am a consensus builder, an empowering leader, and a cross-functional team player, who thrives in challenging, high-growth, and global environments.

Experience

1. Sr Director of Operations

   Wildpack Beverage

   Nov 2023 — Present · Las Vegas, NV, US

   Oversee 3 company owned canning plants and full-service print and 2 deco operations with 150 people. Let turnaround that resulted in 4-fold increase in productivity in 9 months.Dramatically reduce quality events improved customer service, and all plants exceeded 1 year LTA.Reduced costs by $3MM system wide.

Education

• Northeastern University

  Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

• Suffolk University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General