Derek Emeis

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Director of Manufacturing at Chobani

Kimberly, Idaho, United States

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

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.

Topics They Care 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.
Quality & Safety
He has been directly accountable for upholding food quality, food safety, and associate safety standards in high-production environments.

Media Appearances

Derek has no verified media appearances

Work History

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

Education

8-2012 - 5-2016
Bachelor's degree from University of Colorado Colorado Springs

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Exp : 13 Location : Kimberly, Idaho, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of Manufacturing at Chobani
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Insights For Selling To Derek

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side

DONT's

  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Derek is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Derek

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Derek move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Derek take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Derek

Personality Compatibility


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