Rob Smith

Rob Smith is an experienced operations and production manager with a diverse background in the manufacturing sector, currently serving as Operations Manager at Maker's Pride since July 2025. Prior roles include GMP Production Manager at CHT Group, Director of Production at Highway Horticulture, and positions at Knappen Milling Co as Assistant Plant Manager and Quality and Regulatory Manager. Rob's early career at Richmond Baking of Georgia encompassed roles as Quality Manager and Production Supervisor, followed by time at Richmond Baking Company as Assistant Vice President of Safe Food. Rob holds an Associate's degree in Science of Business Management from Indiana Wesleyan University, completed between 2010 and 2012, and graduated from Southwestern Pulaski High in 2000.