Jennifer Curiak is a versatile professional with expertise in technical writing, project management, and quality assurance. As a Tech Writer, she excels in translating complex technical concepts into clear, user-friendly documentation. Her role as a Project Manager showcases her ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver projects on time and within budget. Passionate about quality, Jennifer implements robust quality assurance processes to ensure the highest standards in every project she undertakes.More...
Mitch Kirby
Director of Talent Development@TCFI
Verified
Purposeful Operations Executive | 25+ Years Driving Turnarounds, Cultural Transformation & Sustainable Growth in Global Food Manufacturing
About Me:
I am a seasoned Vice President of Operations and culture-change leader with over 25 years of experience guiding multi-facility organizations in the agricultural food and CPG industries. My career has been defined by transforming underperforming plants into thriving operations, mentoring emerging leaders, and embedding servant-leadership principles into corporate culture.
After the life-altering loss of my spouse in the early 2000s, I shifted into contract leadership roles, revitalizing organizations during critical transitions. Today, I am seeking my next permanent leadership role to finish my career by building people, strengthening processes, and delivering measurable results.
I specialize in:
• Turnarounds and cultural transformation
• Strategic planning & multi-million-dollar CapEx projects
• Continuous improvement & Lean/Kaizen initiatives
• Regulatory compliance (USDA, FDA, SQF, BRC, PCQI)
• Talent development & succession planning
Career Highlights:
• Increased production 20% and reduced rework 85% in six months as VP of Operations at Valley Processing.
• Delivered $4.7M in capital projects at SVZ, cutting excess inventory 70% and achieving zero lost-time accidents across three years.
• Built multi-facility scaling programs at Local Bounti, advancing controlled-environment agriculture while securing SQF certifications.
• Led engineering and operations from bench-top R&D to full commercial launch of plant-based proteins at New School Foods.
• Currently driving leadership development and continuous improvement programs across three frozen vegetable facilities at Twin City Foods.
Leadership Philosophy:
I believe in servant leadership, teaching by example, and creating environments where people thrive and own their growth. By combining resilience, vision, and operational rigor, I empower teams to solve problems, innovate, and exceed expectations.
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