Roland Vorwaldt

Roland Vorwaldt is a seasoned professional in plant management and operations with extensive experience in the food industry. Currently serving as Plant Manager at Western Smokehouse Partners since March 2023, Vorwaldt previously held senior roles including Senior Plant Manager at KPI Concepts and Production Manager at Hearth & Home Technologies. Earlier career positions include Plant Manager and Assistant to Plant Manager at JBS, Plant Manager at Richelieu Foods, and Director/Plant Manager at Land O'Frost. Vorwaldt's foundational experience began at Pinnacle Foods Group LLC, where various roles were held, including Operations Manager. A graduate of Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Animal Sciences, Vorwaldt's career spans several decades, beginning in production supervision roles in the late 1980s.