CHRIS OLIVARRIA
New Palestine
Summary
Enterprise manufacturing executive with more than 20 years of progressive leadership driving enterprise transformation, strategic growth, and shareholder value. Executive leadership for a diversified manufacturing platform encompassing 17 facilities, 5,000+ employees, approximately $1.2B in annual revenue, $170M EBITDA, and an annual capital investment portfolio exceeding $120M. Trusted advisor to ownership on enterprise strategy, acquisition integration, capital allocation, executive succession, and organizational transformation. Recognized for building executive leadership teams, integrating acquisitions, strengthening strategic customer partnerships, and creating long-term enterprise value.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Operations
AmeriQual Foods
Operations Manager
T. Marzetti
Director of Operations
Hostess Brands
Military Leadership
United States Air Force
Chief Operating Officer
Harlan Bakeries
01.2022 - Current
- Provide executive leadership for a diversified manufacturing enterprise operating 17 manufacturing facilities across the United States and Canada. Partner directly with ownership on enterprise strategy, acquisitions, capital allocation, executive leadership development, and long-term growth.
- Representative Enterprise Contributions
- Enterprise leadership supporting approximately $1.2B revenue and $170M EBITDA.
- Directed annual capital investment portfolio exceeding $120M.
- Led an executive leadership organization of 18 executive direct reports.
- Successfully integrated three manufacturing acquisitions.
- Led enterprise transformation initiatives focused on productivity, automation, reliability, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
- Executive leadership for strategic customer portfolio exceeding $600M annually.
Education
B.S. - Food Science
Azusa Pacific University
Six Sigma Black Belt - Manufacturing
SSGI
03-2019
Better Process Controls - Manufacturing
University of Georgia
GA05-2015
Skills
- Enterprise Strategy
- Enterprise P&L Leadership
- Private Equity
- M&A Integration
- Capital Allocation
- Executive Leadership
- Organizational Transformation
- Manufacturing Strategy
- Supply Chain Leadership
- Commercial Strategy
Accomplishments
- Directed enterprise operations across a diversified 17-facility manufacturing platform.
- Operational leadership supporting approximately $1.2B annual revenue and $170M EBITDA.
- Directed annual capital investments exceeding $120M.
- Successfully integrated three acquired manufacturing businesses.
- Led EBITDA improvement initiatives from approximately $20M to $50M at one portfolio company.
- Led EBITDA improvement initiatives from approximately $1M to $20M at another portfolio company.
- Executive leadership for Walmart, Sam's Club, Costco, Kroger, Panera Bread, and Bagel Brands representing more than $600M annually.
- Built and led an executive leadership team consisting of 18 executive direct reports.
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer
Harlan Bakeries
01.2022 - Current
Vice President of Operations
AmeriQual Foods
Operations Manager
T. Marzetti
Director of Operations
Hostess Brands
Military Leadership
United States Air Force
B.S. - Food Science
Azusa Pacific University
Six Sigma Black Belt - Manufacturing
SSGI
Better Process Controls - Manufacturing
University of Georgia
ENTERPRISE SNAPSHOT
- 17 Manufacturing Facilities
- 5,000+ Employees
- $1.2B Annual Revenue
- $170M EBITDA
- $120M Capital Program
- 18 Executive Direct Reports
- 3 Acquisitions Integrated
- $600M+ Strategic Customer Portfolio
- U.S. & Canada Footprint
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
- Bakery
- Frozen Foods
- Ready-to-Eat Foods
- Retail
- Club
- Foodservice
- Private Label
- Co-Manufacturing