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Aaron Phillips
Director of Operations and Engineering , Plantible
Location: San Angelo , TX United States
Joined: Jan 31st, 2019

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Morris Brown College class of 1992

Undergrad Major: Bioengineering

Experience

I currently work with Plantible as Director of Operations and Engineering
I have years of experience working in the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical industry.

Director of Operations | Plantible Foods
From February 2022 to Current • 4 year(s)
Commissioned company's first commercial-scale facility, managing $320M Annual P&L and directing team of 50. Created strategic plans, KPIs, and authored over 300 operational work instructions.

General Manager: Manufacturing Operations, Automation, and Process Improvements | Curio Wellness
From September 2020 to February 2022 • 2 year(s)
Developed quality system management and retooled manufacturing process flow. Managed $80M annual P&L Budget and led $17M phase 2 and 3 expansion projects.

Director of Engineering and Manufacturing | Flow Kana
From March 2019 to September 2020 • 1 year(s)
Oversaw construction and process development for $20M cannabis extraction manufacturing facility. Navigated licensing, ensured regulatory compliance, and implemented manufacturing standards.

National Engineering Director of Automation, Process, and Quality Systems Management | HelloFresh
From September 2016 to March 2019 • 3 year(s)
Researched and implemented continuous-improvement pilot programs across NY, NJ, TX, and CA facilities. Saved $24M through $19M company-wide automation plan rollout.

Consultant | Performance Engineering Inc.
From November 2015 to September 2016 • 1 year(s)
Provided manufacturing, process, and quality improvement expertise to food and beverage production clients. Increased monthly revenue $100,000 and reduced product loss from 18% to 2.3%.

National Senior Manager of Growth, Process, Quality & Engineering | Blue Apron
From May 2012 to November 2015 • 3 year(s)
Directed team of 8 supervisors and 220 cross-functional employees to support scale and expansion. Improved kitchen operation efficiency 43% and generated $250,000 in cost savings.

Second Processing Multi-Unit Engineering Manager | Perdue
From January 2012 to January 2012 • 0 year(s)
Engineering management role in food processing operations.

Quality Director | C-Care Pharmaceuticals
From January 2011 to January 2011 • 0 year(s)
Quality management in pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.

North East Engineering Manager | Biomed Laboratory, Davita Dialysis
From January 2010 to January 2010 • 0 year(s)
Engineering management for biomedical laboratory operations in dialysis services.

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