David Austin

David Austin is an experienced Plant Manager currently leading safety, quality, production, and P&L for Refresco, overseeing a facility with 180 employees. Previously, David managed operations at Wildpack Beverage, focusing on safety, quality, and productivity for over 100 employees. As Operations Business Manager at Blue Diamond Growers, David was accountable for the supply and execution of new products and innovations. In the role of Vice President of Manufacturing at Nor Cal Beverage, David managed over 400 employees, achieved significant production goals, and implemented safety standards. David's earlier experience includes roles at The Coca-Cola Company and Siemens, where key responsibilities included contract negotiations and environmental health and safety management. Education includes a Bachelor of Applied Science from Murray State University and ongoing certification as a Lean Manager from The Ohio State University.