Plymouth, Wis. – Sargento Foods Inc. announces two staffing updates including a title change within the company’s Manufacturing department and a new hire in New Product Innovation.
In Manufacturing, Jim Loseke has accepted the position of Plant Manager for the Kiel, Wis. facility. Since joining Sargento in 1991, Jim has held several positions, including Area Quality Assurance Manager for the Kiel and Hilbert plants, Production Manager and Director – Quality Assurance. Before Sargento, Jim held positions at Borden and Kraft, including Quality Assurance Manager, Quality Control Manager and Production Supervisor.
“Jim is a seasoned professional in the food and manufacturing industry with 35 years of experience,” said Louie Gentine, CEO of Sargento. “He has been a part of the Sargento family for 23 years and knows the manufacturing industry inside and out.”
Jim earned his Bachelor of Science degree in bacteriology with a minor in chemistry from Iowa State University and an MBA from Eastern Illinois University.
In the New Product Innovation department, Dustin Veldkamp has joined the team as Senior Project Manager. He will lead highly integrated, cross-functional teams to execute strategic corporate projects for the Consumer Products Division. Prior to Sargento, Dustin served in the new product development division at Rosemount, Inc.
“We’re fortunate to add Dustin to our Sargento family,” said Louie. “His background — serving a tour of duty in Iraq managing a production team in the Air Force munitions division — will be of great benefit to the Sargento family. We know his project management expertise will help us grow.”
Dustin graduated from Calvin College in Michigan with a Bachelor of Science in engineering, and then later received an MBA from the University of St. Thomas School of Business, ranking in the top three percent of his graduating class.
About Sargento Foods Inc.
Sargento Foods Inc. has demonstrated its passion for cheese and cheese-based meal solutions for more than 60 years. Founded in 1953 in Plymouth, Sargento is a leading manufacturer, packager and marketer of natural shredded, sliced and snack cheeses, cheese appetizers, ingredients, sauces and other culinary solutions. Sargento is owned and operated by the Gentine family, and has net sales of more than $1 billion. For more information, please visit www.sargento.com.
Source: Sargento Foods Inc