Lara Herzig Malatesta

About Lara Herzig Malatesta

Lara is a passionate environmental, health, safety, and operational excellence leader…

Experience

1. Vice President, Operational Excellence

   Aramark Refreshments

   Feb 2024 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   Lead a high-impact team driving operational strategy and execution across Aramark’s Refreshment Services business in the U.S. and Canada. Oversee warehouse operations, fleet, service excellence, procurement, third-party partnerships, and data analytics to deliver scalable, efficient, and customer-centric breakroom solutions.Key Team Responsibilities & Accomplishments:• Cost Optimization - Identify and implement savings across labor, logistics, and service workflows at 70+ fulfillment centers.• Operational Standardization - Design and deploy consistent warehouse, delivery, and service processes to reduce errors and improve throughput.• Customer Experience - Enhance retention and service quality through route optimization, faster installations, and refreshed product offerings.• Fleet Strategy - Lead vehicle lifecycle planning, telematics, and dynamic routing initiatives to reduce costs and elevate delivery accuracy.• Procurement Leadership - Manage sourcing of equipment and consumables, forecast product needs, and mitigate pricing volatility in partnership with Supply Chain.• Partner Network Oversight - Integrate and manage third-party providers to ensure seamless service for national account clients.• Analytics Modernization - Transition legacy reporting to real-time Power BI dashboards, driving transparency and data-driven decisions.• Change Leadership - Restructure and evolve the OpX team to align with strategic priorities, foster innovation, and accelerate impact.

Education

• Penn State University

  Master of Science (M.S.)

  1994 — 1997

• Penn State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

  1990 — 1994

Skills

• Environment, Health, and Safety (Ehs)
• Strategic Planning
• Ehs
• Influence Without Authority
• Environmental Compliance
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Environmental Due Diligence
• Change Management
• Environmental Awareness
• Integrated Management Systems
• Environmental Risk
• Communications Planning