Vien-An Friedel
Technical Services and Project Management Senior Manager Pmp @See's Candies
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WORK HISTORY
Technical Services and Project Management Senior Manager Pmp @See's Candies
San Francisco, CA, US
Leading multi-site R&D team as the acting head of R&D. Establishing and leading the newly created Technical Services function, bridging R&D, Quality, and Operations to ensure innovations scale from concept to commercialization with speed, consistency, and technical rigor.Working with cross-functional partners to build systems and frameworks that enable seamless handoffs from bench to plant, enhance process capability, and strengthen technical readiness across factory operations.Bridging R&D, FSQA, and Manufacturing to define standards, streamline commercialization workflows, embed operational excellence, and deliver products that reflect craftsmanship, quality, and consumer trust.
EDUCATION
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering
ABOUT VIEN-AN FRIEDEL
I translate business needs into scalable products, bridging the rigor and scale of global CPG with the agility and innovation of foodtech. As a scale-up integrator, I unite R&D, QA, operations, and commercial teams to accelerate growth, scale smart, and deliver products from concept to shelf with speed, quality, and impact. With 20+ years across Fortune 100 brands, mid-size firms, and foodtech start-ups, I have launched products ranging from RTE snacks and RTD beverages to savory meals and novel dairy proteins. I translate consumer insights and business goals into technically sound, compliant, and sustainable solutions, building systems and leading high-performing teams that accelerate growth.Former PepsiCo, Campbell’s, Dole, and TurtleTree, I have scaled hundreds of products while navigating regulated environments, solving complex technical challenges, and driving innovation. A patented engineer and PMP®-certified leader, my technical experience spans a broad range of food/beverage categories and processing technologies, including aseptic, retort, hot-fill, pasteurization, freezing, cooling, drying, baking, slabbing, and others.I am passionate about environmental stewardship, inclusive leadership, and creating food systems that are better for people and the planet. My mission is to help companies, whether legacy brands or emerging start-ups, bring high-quality, impactful products to market with speed, integrity, and purpose.
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