Jeff Gaines

Jeff Gaines has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Jeff recently worked at The Wine Group as the Director of Bottling Operations. Prior to that, Jeff held the position of General Manager at Land O'Lakes Dairy Foods, where they were responsible for strategic planning, execution, and cost reduction. Jeff also served as the Plant Manager at Hilltop Ranch, Inc., leading operations, implementing inventory controls, and improving customer satisfaction. Jeff also worked at PepsiCo, where they held various roles including Traffic Business Unit Leader and Business Unit Leader, overseeing production and implementing change initiatives. At PepsiCo, they also served as the Site Quality/Food Safety Manager and a Processing Team Leader. Jeff began their career as an Operations Intern at Weyerhaeuser and later worked as a P/T Stock & Material Handler at American Honda Motor Company, Inc. Overall, Jeff has a strong track record of effectively managing teams, driving efficiency, reducing costs, and improving performance metrics.

Jeff Gaines earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Industrial Technology from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, graduating in 2002. Jeff then pursued further education and obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a specialization in Finance, General from California State University, Stanislaus, completing their studies in 2019. In October 2009, Jeff also earned a Lean Six Sigma Kaizen Leader Certification, although the specific institution where they obtained this certification is unknown.