James Scher
Director of Retail Business Development at Highland Baking Company
Since 2015, James Scher has been working in Highland Baking Company 93, 93. This expert is an experienced Director of Retail Business Development at Highland Baking Company with over 48 years of work experience. According to James's CV and work profile, this professional has worked at more than 15 companies with diverse backgrounds and got various skills. James attended school at the University of Saint Thomas - School of Business from 2001 to 2003. James can be found in Sheboygan, Wisconsin – where this professional currently lives. You can search for the professional's email address and phone. We can also provide you additional contact information upon request.
Name variants:
Jaymes Scher,
Jaimes Scher,
Jim Scher,
Jimmy Scher,
Jimmie Scher,
Jamie Scher,
Jem Scher
Last updated May 23, 2024
Contact Information
Last Update
Jan 29, 2016
Email
ja**@lfhi.com, js**@highlandbaking.com
Location
Sheboygan, WI
Company
Workplace
Director of Retail Business Development at Highland Baking Company
Industry
Food Production
Colleagues
Work History
Director of Retail Business Development at Highland Baking Company
Northbrook, IL
Highland Baking Company is a Foodservice Customized Baking Company that focuses on Chain and National Accounts in both the Foodservice and Retail Sectors. Privately owned and operated by the...
Nov 2015 — Apr 2020
Consultant
Arizona
New product development and commercialization consultant. Developing new consumer products from concept through commercialization. Commercialized new consumer products in plants in India.
Oct 2014 — Nov 2015
Business Development Director, Culinary Solutions Division
1 Persnickety Pl, Plymouth, WI 53073
Led innovation, R&D, and culinary teams for concepting new product line and item development, brand and marketing management, and go-to-market strategy.
Dec 2010 — 2014
Senior Director of Manufacturing
Managed manufacturing operations with P&L responsibility for three plants, 12 direct reports, and 250 indirect reports. Led innovation and a team of four developers, creating new products an...
2008 — 2010
Director of Innovation and Product Development, Deli, and Foodservice Operations
Led the revitalization of Foodservice operations for LFHI, including 21 Deli's, Off-site Catering Operations, and 7 full-service restaurants. Led a team of category managers and buyers for F...
Dec 2005 — 2008
Senior Director of Manufacturing Systems, QA and Product Development
Nov 2005 — Dec 2010
Group Director of Marketing and R and D, Foodservices
Ohio
Managed $2-million annual marketing budget, seven marketing professionals, and 11 food scientists in Canada and the U.S. Worked in Minneapolis, MN, and Toronto and Vancouver, Canada.
2002 — 2005
Director of Culinary and Product Development and Technical Services
1997 — 2002
Supervisor of Technician Services, Foodservice Division
1 General Mills Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55426
1995 — 1997
Education
2001 — 2003
1989 — 1992
1982 — 1984
Occupations
Executive
Development Director
Senior Director
HR Manager
Senior Manager
Operations Manager
Skills
Project Management
Product Innovation
Team Leadership
Product Development
Food Industry
Cross Functional Team Leadership
Ingredients
Food Safety
P&L Management
Consumer Products
Haccp
Management
Frozen Food
Food Processing
Team Building
Strategic Planning
Flavors
Catering
Food and Beverage
Food Manufacturing
Culinary Skills
P&L
Leadership
Food Service
Food Science
Dairy
Inventory Management
Marketing Strategy
Manufacturing
Meat
Dairy Products
Business Development
Advertising
Bakery
New Business Development
Food Technology
Quality Assurance
Food Quality
Fmcg
Forecasting
Grocery
Sensory Evaluation
Continuous Improvement
Income Statement
Operations Management