Irwindale, Calif. – Ready Pac Foods, Inc. is pleased to announce Phil Yamamoto as Ready Pac’s Vice President, Procurement. In his role, Phil will be responsible for establishing a consistent, dependable, and cost-effective supply of materials and agricultural goods to ensure the most efficient delivery of high quality products to the consumer. He will assist in the assessment and rebuilding of the current supply chain footprint and ensure the company has the right team in place to execute Ready Pac’s strategic plans for growth.
“Phil has built his reputation on a unique ability to maximize profitability by streamlining operations and improving productivity” said Peter Laport, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Ready Pac. “Phil’s leadership style will bring a fresh and collaborative perspective to Ready Pac and I’m eager to see him flourish within our team.”
Phil comes to Ready Pac from Reiter Affiliated Companies, where he served as Global Director of Supply Chain Management. There, Phil was responsible for overseeing a fast paced multi-national supply chain department for the largest producer of fresh berries in the world. He supervised sourcing, procurement, market analysis, national and international contracting, and cost savings for 3 regions, 10 districts, and over 40 production operations.
Prior to Reiter, Phil developed his skills with over 20 years of experience working in senior and executive management positions, including roles at Pitco Foods, Core-Mark International, and Rocky Mountain Foods. Phil developed strategies in team building, strategic sourcing, and supply chain management in food distribution and agricultural production. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing
and Management from Adams State College in Alamosa, Colorado and his Master of Business Administration from Regis University in Denver, Colorado.
Ready Pac successfully selected Phil in partnership with executive search firm O’Neill Consulting Group’s consumer practice team.
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ABOUT READY PAC: California-based Ready Pac Foods, Inc. has been a premier producer of convenience fresh foods, including fresh-cut produce, for over 45 years. With processing facilities throughout the United States, Ready Pac manufactures a complete range of value-added products featuring fresh produce and protein. Offerings include fresh-cut salads, fruits, vegetables, snacking, and complete meals that are distributed in supermarkets and restaurant chains across North America. For more information, visit www.readypac.com.
ABOUT O’NEILL CONSULTING GROUP: O’Neill Consulting Group is a retained executive search firm with a client-centered approach that delivers high-impact talent solutions to clients worldwide. The firm specializes in Consumer, Industrial & Manufacturing, Life Sciences, and Private Equity with emphasis on finance, operations, human resources, supply chain & logistics, and general management. The firm is headquartered in South Kingstown, RI, and has offices in Boston, Dallas, Research Triangle Park, London, and Shanghai. To learn more, visit www.oneillconsulting.com
Source: Ready Pac Foods, Inc.