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John Schafer

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Vice President Of Engineering at John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.
📍 Naperville, Illinois, United States

John Schafer is the Vice President of Engineering at John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. , with over 30 years of experience in packaging, food processing, and atmospheric control systems. A graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Northwesterns Kellogg School of Management, he is praised by colleagues as a strong professional example and an excellent mentor.

Prior to his long tenure at his current company, John founded and served as the Principal for Schafer Engineering, a consultancy for the packaging industry.

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Experience
34 Years
Current Role
Vice President Of Engineering
Job Level
Senior
Location
Naperville, Illinois, United States
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Packaging Systems
His career specialty, including founding his own packaging consultancy and extensive experience in flexible, rigid, and modified atmosphere packaging.
Process Improvement
Focuses on enhancing efficiency in complex food manufacturing operations, including roasting, baking, and agglomeration systems.
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Career

Work history

11-2018
Vice President Of Engineering
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.
8-2014 - 10-2018
Director of Engineering
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.
1-2012 - 8-2014
Engineering Manager
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.
1-2009
Principal
Schafer Engineering
10-2005 - 10-2008
General Manager
Clear Lam Packaging, MAP Systems Division
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Education
2016 - 2016
Leading High Impact Teams
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
8-1983 - 1-1988
BS
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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