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Emilie Runac

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Plant Director at Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Emilie Runac is a results-driven operations executive, currently serving as a Plant Director at Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling. With a Masters in Food Science, she has a proven track record of scaling manufacturing operations from R&D to commercial production for high-growth startups and multinational food companies like Natures Fynd and Bel.

Emilie is an active participant in the manufacturing community, speaking at industry events such as the mHUB Women in Manufacturing and Engineering Day. Her career highlights include leading new product launches and building high-performing teams in fast-paced, regulated environments.

She led the North American launch of the Mini Babybel Cheese & Crackers product line.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Plant Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Emilie shows up

Non-Confrontational
Amiable & Agreeable
Story Driven

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.

Priorities

Topics Emilie cares about

Scaling CPG Operations
Has extensive experience scaling manufacturing for both startups like Nature's Fynd and large corporations like Bel and Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling.
Food Innovation
Career shows a path from traditional dairy to launching novel alternative proteins (Fy) and working within the beverage industry, indicating a passion for new food products.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Plant Director
Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling
7-2024 - 10-2025
Vice President Operations
Nature's Fynd
2-2022 - 7-2024
Senior Director of Manufacturing
Nature's Fynd
9-2020 - 2-2022
Director Of Manufacturing
Nature's Fynd
9-2018 - 9-2020
Plant director - Little Chute plant
Bel
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Education
2002 - 2005
Masters of Engineering in Food Science
ENSIA
Education details unavailable
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Social presence
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Behavioral profile

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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