Lakeside Foods Inc.
Tim Poff is an experienced operations and management professional with a diverse background in the food, beverage, and military sectors. Currently serving as the General Manager of Operations at Lakeside Foods, Inc. since June 2023, Tim previously held the role of Plant Manager at Contract Comestibles from March 2020 to May 2023, overseeing a team of 50 and managing production and quality across numerous batch recipes. Prior to this, Tim was the President of The Noisy Kettle, a start-up focused on ready-to-eat snacks, and served as a Commander in the US Navy from 1993 to 2012. Additional experience includes positions as Product Manager at Invensys and Department Head at John Deere. Tim holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Physics and Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Purdue University.
Lakeside Foods Inc.
At Lakeside Foods, every member of our team is focused on getting the job done, from our CEO to our truck drivers. We bring a strong heritage as a longstanding producer of packaged food, from canned and frozen vegetables to whipped topping and breaded cheese curds. Our manufacturing facilities achieve the highest levels of food safety, assuring consumers quality products they can trust. But we’re not resting on our laurels! We’re developing innovative products and helping our customers grow their business. And, we live out our values by taking care of our customers, our employees and our community. Whether you’re in the food industry searching for a strategic partner or a passionate individual looking for a fulfilling career, you’ve come to the right place. There’s a seat at our table for you. Read our recent news… Lakeside Foods featured in January cover story of Insight magazine.