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Derek Emeis

Energizer · DISC type I
Director of Manufacturing at Chobani
📍 Kimberly, Idaho, United States

Derek Emeis is a seasoned Director of Operations with a history of managing large-scale manufacturing and production for major food companies like Chobani and Mars. He focuses on creating cost-efficient operations, driving continuous improvement, and upholding stringent food safety and quality standards. He is a graduate of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Director of Manufacturing
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Kimberly, Idaho, United States
Personality Overview

How Derek shows up

Believer
Full Of Energy
Relationship Oriented

They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Priorities

Topics Derek cares about

Food Manufacturing
His entire career has been dedicated to managing food production, from raw ingredient receiving to packaging and warehousing of finished goods at Mars and Chobani.
Operational Efficiency
A core responsibility in his previous roles was managing cost-efficient operations and collaborating with various departments to foster continuous improvement.
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Career

Work history

11-2025
Director of Manufacturing
Chobani
1-2025 - 11-2025
Sr Production Manager
Chobani
7-2023 - 1-2025
Production Manager
Chobani
8-2022 - 7-2023
Area Manager
Mars
5-2020 - 8-2022
Production Shift Manager
Mars
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Media appearances

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Education
8-2012 - 5-2016
Bachelor's degree
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
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DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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