Matthew J. Kimmel has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning several industries. Matthew J. currently serves as the COO at Green Rabbit since 2021. Prior to this, from 2016 to 2021, they worked as the Vice President of Operations at Imperial Frozen Foods, where they played a crucial role in setting up various functional areas from scratch and overseeing daily operations.
Before joining Imperial Frozen Foods, Matthew worked at Bimbo Bakeries USA from 2010 to 2016 as the Regional Director of Manufacturing & Supply Chain/Site Plant Management, where they led a consolidation team and saved over $150 million in operating costs.
From 2008 to 2010, they worked at National Compliance as the Principal/Managing Director of Operations, focusing on performance and operational excellence in the food industry. During this time, they developed and delivered safety and performance programs to various clients.
Matthew also served as the Director of Operations at Mars from 2005 to 2008, where they scaled operations support functions and significantly grew the business's sales. Additionally, they worked at Ready Pac Foods, Inc. as the Corporate Director of Continuous Improvement from 1998 to 2004, playing a key role in expanding the company's footprint and improving site safety.
Earlier in their career, Matthew worked at Nestlé as the Process Improvement Manager from 1996 to 1998, and at Frito Lay as the Operations Manager from 1994 to 1996. Matthew J. began their career at Bay Corrugated Container as the Assistant to the President and later became the Site Director from 1990 to 1994, where they managed a large manufacturing and distribution facility.
Throughout their career, Matthew has showcased expertise in areas such as manufacturing, supply chain management, logistics, customer service, operational efficiency, and profit optimization. Matthew J. has successfully led teams, implemented cost-saving initiatives, and played a vital role in the growth and success of the companies they worked for.
Matthew J. Kimmel holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications with a focus on Industrial Psychology and Interpersonal/Public Communications from Bowling Green State University. In August 2020, they obtained a certification in "The Six Morning Habits of High Performers" from LinkedIn. No additional education history or certifications are provided.
May, 2021 - present