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Jacob Agans

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Director Of Operations at Burlap and Barrel: Single Origin Spices
📍 United States

Jacob Agans is the Director of Operations at Burlap & Barrel, where he builds and implements processes for sustainable growth. His career began in packaging development before expanding into broader supply chain and operations roles at food companies like Sir Kensingtons and Unilever. He earned his B. S. from Michigan State University.

Jacob has a strong passion for the outdoors, sustainability, hiking, and rock climbing. He believes his love for sustainability and the outdoors go hand-in-hand. An avid traveler, he enjoys trying new foods and has embraced living in New York after growing up in Michigan.

He is a lover of all things hot and spicy and considers Cobanero Chili flakes a staple in every dish.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Director Of Operations
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United States
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Ethical Supply Chains
His work at Burlap & Barrel centers on building new global supply chains that directly source from and support smallholder farms.
Sustainable Growth
He focuses on implementing processes and building teams to support profitable and sustainable growth at smaller food companies.
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Career

Work history

2-2021
Director Of Operations
Burlap and Barrel: Single Origin Spices
1-2020 - 1-2021
Supply Chain Manager
Sir Kensington's
7-2019 - 1-2020
Interim Head of Operations
Sir Kensington's
2-2018 - 7-2019
Procurement Manager
Sir Kensington's
1-2016 - 1-2018
Senior Packaging Engineer
Unilever
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Education
2005 - 2009
B.S.
Michigan State University
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