Emilie Runac

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Plant Director at Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling

Greater Chicago Area, United States

Overview

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.

Personality Overview

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.

Topics They Care 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.
Women in Manufacturing
Actively contributes to the industry by speaking at events focused on celebrating and connecting influential women in manufacturing and engineering.

Media Appearances

Emilie has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
Plant Director at Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling
7-2024 - 10-2025
Vice President Operations at Nature's Fynd
2-2022 - 7-2024
Senior Director of Manufacturing at Nature's Fynd
9-2020 - 2-2022
Director Of Manufacturing at Nature's Fynd
9-2018 - 9-2020
Plant director - Little Chute plant at Bel

Education

2002 - 2005
Masters of Engineering in Food Science from ENSIA
Education details unavailable from Lycee fresnel caen

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Exp : 15 Location : Greater Chicago Area, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Plant Director at Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling
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Insights For Selling To Emilie

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers

DONT's

  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information
  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Emilie is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Emilie

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Emilie move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Emilie take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Emilie

Personality Compatibility


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