Vince Klemm

Vince Klemm has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Their most recent position was as a Supplier Sourcing Manager at Next Phase Enterprises starting in May 2023. Prior to that, they worked as the Director of Technical Services at Adept Life Sciences from October 2022 to April 2023.

From 2014 to 2022, Vince held various roles at Karlin Foods, including Vice President of Operations and Technical Services. In this position, they oversaw all aspects of company operations, including supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, logistics, quality control, product development, food safety, and label/artwork development. Vince successfully implemented a full RFP process resulting in significant savings for the company.

Before joining Karlin Foods, Vince worked as a Quality Assurance Specialist at ALDI US, where they developed and implemented QA processes for food safety audits. Vince also worked as a Senior QA Analyst at Coca-Cola Refreshments, where they supervised beverage production and played a leadership role in the implementation of a 5S program.

Furthermore, Vince gained experience in research and development as a Research and Development Laboratory Technician at Nalco and as an Analytical Lab Analyst at Micro Measurement Labs. Vince also worked as a Research/Lab Assistant at the Lions of Illinois Eye Research Institute, assisting in herpes simplex virus research.

Vince started their career as a Department Tutor at Roosevelt University, assisting students with chemistry-related questions. Vince also volunteered at St. Alexius Medical Center.

Overall, Vince Klemm has a strong background in operations, technical services, quality assurance, and research and development within various industries.

Vince Klemm attended the University of Illinois Chicago from 2006 to 2010, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Vince has also received additional certifications, including becoming a SQF Practitioner from the SQF Institute in July 2014, and a HACCP Manager from the National Environmental Health Association in October 2013.