Steve Collins named VP of operations for Freshway Foods
Steve Collins named VP of operations for Freshway Foods
SIDNEY, OH — Freshway Foods announced Oct. 9 that Steve Collins has been named vice president of operations. In his new role, Collins will lead daily operations at the company's production and distribution facility here. Collins replaces Larry Schultz, who will be retiring in early 2016.
Steve Collins
Collins joined Freshway Foods in 2014 as project manager. In that role, he championed strategic projects, including implementation of the Red Zone Continuous Improvement Program. "Steve is a very strategic- and process-oriented leader and a great developer of people," company President Devon Beer said in a press release.
Larry SchultzCollins has worked hand in hand with Schultz over the past year to prepare for this transition. "We have been executing this leadership conversion for a year now to ensure a seamless transition for our customers," said Beer. "Steve is committed to our values, mission and vision and is well prepared for this new role. Our customers can expect the same level of commitment to deliver great products and services."
Schultz led the company's operations for over a decade. "Under Larry's leadership, our operations team has successfully integrated hundreds of additional SKU offerings and incorporated the latest technology to improve food safety and operational efficiency," said Beer. "This has allowed us to be very nimble in meeting the changing needs of our customers." Schultz will continue to work on strategic projects for the company until he retires early next year.