Jason Smith

Jason Smith has extensive work experience in various roles within the food and beverage industry. Jason currently serves as the Director of Operations at Voortman Bakery, a position they have held since February 2022. Prior to this, they worked as the Plant Manager at Voortman Bakery from March 2020 to February 2023. Before joining Voortman Bakery, Jason worked at Hostess Brands, Shearer's Snacks, Sleeman Breweries Ltd., Sapporo International Inc., Ball, Robin Hood Multi Foods-Bick's Pickles, and Lakeport Brewing Corp. Throughout their career, Jason has held leadership positions such as Production Manager, Operations Manager, Plant Operations Supervisor, Production Supervisor, and Plant Supervisor. Their responsibilities have included overseeing daily operations, managing personnel, ensuring health and safety compliance, and driving continuous improvement within the organizations.

Jason Smith completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Law from Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne from 1990 to 1994. Jason then pursued a Master Brewers Association of the Americas (MBAA) degree in Packaging Technology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison starting in 2014. In their prior education, they attended T.A. Blakelock High School, although specific dates and degree information were not provided.