Circle Beverage

Circle Beverage's mission is to provide enriching careers for our people, to uplift our partners, and to benefit society through our products and services.  

We are a turnkey contract manufacturer that specializes in complex canned beverage products for high-potential brands and retailers. 

We employ a meticulous, full-circle method of vetting clients and products, then onboarding and integrating them into our manufacturing infrastructure which enables us to act as their integrated manufacturing department.

We have helped to launch and grow some of the industry's most innovative products & brands by adding value through manufacturing services and our adjacent expertise in R&D, product commercialization, regulatory compliance & certifications, go-to-market strategy, distribution, and fulfillment.  Circle's certifications include: SQF (GFSI-recognized), FDA-registered, TTB Distilled Spirits Producer, USDA Organic, and B-Corporation.

Co-Founder and CEO

The Leather Book Library (exited 2021)

The Leather Book Library was founded to be the premier global service for custom book binding (www.theleatherbooklibrary.com).  The company established an international supply chain of suppliers and manufacturing partners, one of which acquired the company in 2021.

Founder

Indiana University Health

As the leader of the IU Health Plans Project Management Office, key responsibilities included:

(1) Developing a world-class Project Management organization with a staff of business and IT Project Managers
(2) Overseeing the Supply Chain function for the business unit: strategy, process, and people. ~$85 M in annual supply chain spend.
(3) Serving as a Customer Experience Champion to transform the IU Health Customer Experience.
(4) Driving multiple strategic initiatives to deliver a step change in performance and capabilities.

Manager, Project Management Office

Rolls-Royce

As the Supply Chain Projects Manager of the US Defense Aerospace business, key responsibilities included leading a staff of Project Managers and Supply Chain Designers, 25-50 project team members, and project budgets of up to $5M. Core accountability resided in setting supply chain strategies for the business unit and executing major change programs. Accomplishments included:

(1) Building an organization from scratch by attracting and developing top talent from internal and external sources.
(2) Decommissioning a manufacturing facility in Bristol, UK and implementing a new facility in Indianapolis, Indiana.
(3) Executing a program to transition R-R logistics work to various third party companies, equating to $5 M in annualized cost savings.
(4) Overseeing a Vendor Managed Inventory program for the Business Unit.
(5) Leader of the 'idea generation' pipeline for the business unit. Oversight of major change programs from inception to final delivery.

Supply Chain Projects Manager

Leader in the Global Logistics function which manages logistics services (transportation, warehousing, packaging, in-factory logistics) for Rolls-Royce across 50+ sites in North and South America. Key accomplishments included:

(1) Aligning Logistics strategies across all business sectors (Civil Aerospace, Defense Aerospace, Marine, Energy).
(2) Managing project teams of up to 10 team members and capital project budgets of up to $1 M.
(3) Led an inventory improvement program on behalf of the Chief Operating Officer (COO). This program was focused on improving the business unit’s cash position.
(4) Governing Third Party Logistics (3PL) provider relationships to manage Logistics operations for the business

Global Logistics Manager

Rotational Leadership Development Program

The Coca-Cola Company

Supply Chain Associate

Beverage Manufacturing & Co-Packing | Business as a Force for Good @ Circle Beverage

I help teams to achieve unreasonable outcomes by serving and coaching them with relentless dedication.  

I am grateful for each of the world-class teams that I have had the opportunity to serve.

Manufacturing is my home. I love the daily collision of workmanship, engineering, and old-fashioned work ethic that is necessary to succeed in this industry.

My entire career has been spent in highly regulated sectors (healthcare, aerospace, food/bev manufacturing). I enjoy the chaos that these industries offer and to have the opportunity to bring clarity to that chaos.

I’m the father of 4 young children. Type 1 Diabetic since 1991. Lifelong health and wellness fanatic. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitor.

LinkedIn is a place where I speak about the topics that I love. Manufacturing, leadership, and business as a force for good.  I hope you find my content of benefit.

I value hustle and integrity over any other human traits.

Matt Whiteside

LineView Solutions

LineView helps thousands of the worlds’s leading brands drive manufacturing efficiency improvements with smart factory solutions and operational support.

Managing Director for the Americas

Supply Chain Excellence llc

I am sharing my hands-on operational experience with Public and Private companies. Focusing on developing Organizational Excellence while achieving the desired operational and financial performance serving as COO, EVP Operations, SVP Supply Chain as an employee or consultant.

Providing End to End Supply Chain Consulting, Advisory services and Thought leadership solutions for large and small business operations.  Approach begins with operational assessment of Business Process & People Capability and continues through Strategic Vision and Performance Improvement.  

Services include: Operational & Financial Assessment, Special Project / Key Initiative Management, Problem Solving / Process Improvement, Mentoring / Coaching, Capability Development, Professional Education, Leadership Mentoring and Interim Executive Assignment.

Winning Formula    * Process + People x Purpose = Performance

* Strong Business Process (HOW) supported by Capable People (WHO) and guided by Clear Purpose (WHY) results in Sustainable Performance (WHAT) *

Operations, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Executive

The Snowfox Group

Group Chief Operations Officer

VOSS Artesian Water from Norway

Senior Vice President Global Supply Chain
Global Supply Chain & Manufacturing leader and Executive team member.
Led the transformation of the company Supply Chain, Customer Service, Manufacturing and Logistics operations focused on delivering strong business results while building organizational strength, developing capable people and implementing sustainable business solutions to support profitable growth.

Senior Vice President Global Supply Chain

Tessemae's All Natural

Led Manufacturing and Supply Chain team initially as a Consultant then transitioned to a full-time Executive Leadership position. Led the successful transformation of the Supply Chain, Customer Service and Manufacturing operations to deliver strong business results through developing capable people, building organizational strength and implementing sustainable business solutions.  

Focused on building collaborative relationships that delivered both operational and financial performance and supported profitable growth.  Actively mentored the family members who lead the company (CEO, COO & VP MFG) throughout the successful turn-around.  The transformed organization has made significant progress and is positioned for continued growth and success.  Supported the achievement of SQF Level 2 Food Safety Certification.

Senior Vice President Operations

Selected to lead Corporate Supply Chain Capability Development & Productivity group as Company expert with end to end business knowledge and broad operational experience.  Led a team of Internal Supply Chain Consultants that supported Franchise and Company owned bottling operations in Developed, Developing and Emerging markets / countries. Ability to lead multiple priorities, solved chronic business problems, developed strong team skills and delivered sustainable performance results.  Reputation and approach have enabled the building of strong relationships across the global system.

Vice President / Global Director, Supply Chain Development

Coca-Cola Enterprises

Implemented the first corporate technical team bringing together seven related departments to align standards and drive synergies: Plant Engineering & Maintenance, Facilities & Program Management, Fleet Operations & Maintenance, Quality Assurance & Compliance, Environmental Affairs & Compliance, Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability and Real Estate Operations.  Using a hands on approach, developed a collaborative team of Technical Experts focused on Stewardship and Customer Service resulting in extraordinary accomplishments.

Developed Capital Investment strategy for North America and managed annual capital budget.

Vice President, Supply Chain Technical Services

Started up new Customer Supply Chain Logistics and Central Planning functions.  Formed new teams to support Customer Service and Logistics Improvement initiatives.  Led new National Product Availability and Product Commercialization activities: Implemented standard Customer Logistics support procedures: Consolidated Club Channel Order Management into one central organization; and Implemented standardized Product Life Cycle Management & New Product Introduction processes.

Vice President, Customer Supply Chain, National Fulfillment Organization

Led End to End Supply Chain process development and system configuration team for Global SAP ERP implementation.  Managed a multinational team of seconded company business experts and external configuration consultants.  Developed standard business solution and implemented in two large European manufacturing operations on time and on budget. 

Assumed responsibility for the Learning Development and Change Management teams in support of the SAP rollout.

Vice President, Supply Chain Process Development / Change Leadership

Gained commercial customer service experience as leader of Cold Drink Equipment Re-manufacturing operations for U.S. and Canada.  Managed the Equipment Readiness facilities across North America with an asset base of more than 2 million equipment installations; managed the annual capital and maintenance budgets.

Vice President, Remanufacturing, North America Cold Drink Operations

Led regional manufacturing operations consisting of four production plants and private transportation fleet operations supporting 24 distribution centers across six states.  Represented company in Labor contract negotiations.

Vice President, Operations, Northeast Region

Managed the manufacturing and logistics operations for East Hartford & Elmsford bottling facilities. 
Both plants achieved high performance levels and became exporter of strong management talent for other operations across North America.  Successfully managed both Union and non-Union work groups.

Director of Operations

Pepsi Bottling Group

Held several manufacturing and logistics leadership roles with increasing responsibilities across two plants - Production, Warehouse, Quality, Planning, Maintenance, Transportation and Distribution
Started at Orlando facility and then was member of management team for the integration of the Tampa plant acquisition.

Operations Manager

US Navy

Surface Warfare Officer, Four years Active Duty and Seven years Reserve Duty
Engineering, Operations, Planning and Logistics roles 
Two Deployments, Navy Achievement Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal

Lieutenant Commander

Operations, Supply Chain and Manufacturing Executive with record of leading organizations to deliver strong business results through developing capable people, building organizational strength and implementing sustainable business solutions.  Focus on building both operational and financial performance excellence that supports profitable growth.  

Extensive experience across the entire value chain – Manufacturing, Logistics and Customer Service as well as Corporate roles in Engineering, Facilities Management, Fleet Operations, Quality & Food Safety, Environmental Affairs and Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability.  Hands on leadership style centers on Strategic Understanding, Process Improvement, Capability Development, Asset Management and Performance Management - together delivering strong sustainable performance.

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