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

Thompson Safety

General Manager

Veryable

General Manager - Southeast Wisconsin

General Manager - Central Indiana

Wildman

My position was responsible for building effective relationships with customers, role modeling the company core values and informing and implementing the company’s strategic and operational plans. Responsible to all P&L transactions and profitable growth for the location. 

Additionally, my role was responsible for all aspects of the location’s human capital plan. I personally recruited my entire team - 7 outside hires sourced, hired, and fully trained with 0% turnover. Promoted 4 from my team into leadership or sales positions. 
•	Ran a $3 Million yearly business in a growth Market for Wildman Business Group with limited supervision.
•	Maintained a book of business of over 935 customers with limited lost business. 
•	Led a team of 10 individuals through a market re-route and lost zero business.
•	Reduced agreement exposure by 11% in 7 months. Best in class.
•	Beat plan by 10% in FY 22’
•	Created and maintained a fleet management program for 10+ units.

Branch Manager

Cintas

First Leader in the group to Regionalize all Office Function for 3 large locations under limited supervision in the Milwaukee and Gurnee Market operating over $1.2 Million per week optimizing Partner engagement and process transformation for revenue gain. 
Led a team of 12+ individuals across 3 locations in WI, IL, and IN that excelled in KPI's for Accounting Audit Compliance, Accounts Receivable, Customer Service, and Accounts Payable. 

Leader of:
-Wisconsin Volume Transfers from the Office Perspective
-NCG - Six Sigma Blue Belt Leader FY21' - Led 8 Green Belt Champions throughout WI, IL, and IN through monthly Six Sigma tasks to drive revenue optimizations, reduced defects, and increased sales 10% at each location. 
-Mock Accounting Audit leader FY21' for the North Central Group and gained record audit scores across the NCG and company. Created and fully implemented a remote mock audit strategy for real time audit results and correction across the NCG and leveraged in other markets. 
-Mentored 5 Partners across the country and promoted 2 from my mentee circle.

Regional Milwaukee Market Manager

Location Six Sigma Champion - Peak Preforming Green Belt for the NCG - FY 20' 
Peak Preforming OM for the NCG FY20' & FY21'
I created all Office Function for a two branch location that operated as one. Through change management I was able to lead through a large acquisition and created a legacy Cintas and legacy G&K that operated as one. Rendered top preforming results for the  NCG as an OM and quickly was promoted and leveraged in other Markets.
-Consistently operated under 2% Bad Debt - landing consistently in the top 5 of the 400+ location company.

Office Manager

Sentry

Entry-level claims Rep: December 2014-May 2015
Claims Rep I: May 2015 to March 2016. 
Claims Rep II: March 2016 to Nov 2018

Claims Representative II

I have a demonstrated history of working in the start-up, facilities services, and insurance industries, with skills in leadership, insurance claims handling, accounting, and change management. I am passionate about driving revenue optimizations and reducing defects through Six Sigma methodologies. I have earned a Blue Belt certification from Cintas and led a team of 12+ individuals across three locations in a regional management role. Additionally, I have a track record of recruiting, training, and promoting high-performing teams, with limited turnover, and have received five internal promotions in my previous roles.

I hold a Master's degree in Organizational Change Management from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and a Bachelor's degree in Communication-Public Relations/Interpersonal Organization from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

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