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JON HEUSSNER Jon.Heussner@haskell.com
Jon.Heussner@haskell.com
JON HEUSSNER
Strategic Industry Advisor - RTE Foods 720.244.1689
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AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
◆ Operational Efficiency
◆ Supply Chain Optimization
DELIVERING TAILORED SOLUTIONS IN ◆ Food Manufacturing
FOOD MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS
◆ Innovative Food Solutions
I have over four decades of experience in the strategic food manufacturing industry,
specializing in supply chain management, operations, and engineering. My career ◆ Food Plant Operations
began as a project engineer at Tyson Foods. I have also held other various roles, ◆ Strong Network of Industry Relationships
including engineering manager and plant manager at ConAgra, plant manager for Dean
Foods, Senior Director of Supply Chain at Hain Celestial, and director of operations for
Petsource. My journey has provided me with a multi-dimensional perspective on food
plant operations across sectors like baking, confectionery, protein, snacks, and pet food.
Clients benefit from my unique ability to bridge the gap between their
needs and innovative solutions. My diverse experience allows me to relate to
engineers, designers, and business developers. I am dedicated to being a trusted
advisor for my clients and prioritize understanding their unique needs. for the
synthetic refrigerant phase-out, ensuring compliance with regulations. By
protecting food integrity and brand reputation, I support clients in achieving
their operational goals while meeting modern climate standards.
I offer a wealth of firsthand operational experience and a deep understanding
of food manufacturing and food plant design. My background includes
collaborating with top-tier clients such as Taco Bell, Kraft, and General
Mills that provided manufacturing solutions for their foodservice and retail
dinner kit lines. Additionally, I’ve supplied products to NASA’s Space Shuttle
program. Finally, my overseas experience allowed me to manage projects in
India and China for copacking and site selection activities for ConAgra.