Lozzi

Senior Director of Food Product and Operations at Splendid Spoon + home cook 👩🏼‍🍳 + fashion 👚 + horticulture 🌱 - I make yummy food 😋

Role
Senior Director of Food Product and Operations at Splendid Spoon
Location
Brooklyn, NY, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Lozzi

Seasoned Senior Director of Food Product & Operations with an 8 - year track record at Splendid Spoon, an industry leader in plant-based, gluten-free meal delivery. Combining my love for food and a sharp eye for culinary innovation, I\'ve cultivated multiple iterations of nutritious, delicious, and sustainable meals that bring people together meaningfully. My comprehensive experience across R&D, operations, and supply chain has supported the growth of a two-person start-up into a dynamic team. I advocate for an inclusive culture emphasizing equity and personal growth, blending intuitive and data-driven strategies to drive success and innovation in the food industry. Ready to embrace the future\'s challenges and opportunities.

Experience

  1. Senior Director of Food Product and Operations

    Splendid Spoon

    May 2023 — Present · New York, NY, US

    In my role as Senior Director of Food Product & Operations at Splendid Spoon, I drive major business transformation and instill a culture of collaboration, agility, and resilience across Operations and Food Innovation functions. I hone operations to enhance efficiency, resulting in lower spoilage and refund rates, while improving inventory and packaging investment processes. I strategically shift the innovation plan when necessary and optimize our product assortment strategy by leveraging data and intuition. All while considering market data, margins, and manufacturer capabilities, and enabling team members to contribute to strategy development. I prioritize quality improvement initiatives, setting stringent standards for taste, nutrition, texture, and ingredient simplicity, which result in a considerable reduction in cancellations. My leadership was crucial in the successful transition to new manufacturers, ensuring cost-effectiveness and minimal disruptions to customers.

Education

  • Metropolitan State University of Denver

    N/A, Nutrition

    2011 — 2011

  • Eastern Illinois University

    Bachelor of Science, Major Recreation Administration

    2003 — 2007

  • New York University

    Master's Degree, Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General

    2013 — 2015

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