Jonathan Felth

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Sr. Manufacturing Resource / Sanitation Supervisor at Tropicana

Bradenton, Florida, United States

Overview

Jonathan has 46 years of experience in manufacturing, focusing on process control, improvement, and food safety. He has held diverse roles including QA Manager, Sanitation Manager, and Production Manager, demonstrating a strong commitment to facility care.

He is interested in the operations of large food and beverage companies like PepsiCo and Monogram Foods. He also values continuous learning, holding certifications in OSHA safety and HACCP coordination.

Jonathans professional philosophy is inspired by St. Francis of Assisi: "Start by doing what is necessary, then do whats possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible."

Personality Overview

Big Picture Person

Relationship Oriented

Informal

They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.  Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be.

Topics They Care About

Process Improvement
Jonathan helped manufacturing enter the world of true Process Control and Process Improvement, showcasing his dedication to operational excellence.
Food Safety
With experience as a Food Safety Manager and a HACCP Coordinator certification, Jonathan is deeply committed to maintaining high food safety standards.
Workplace Safety
His OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety & Health certification reflects a strong emphasis on maintaining a safe manufacturing environment.

Media Appearances

Brazilian OJ imports bolster Tropicana’s Bradenton operation. Featured in Bradenton Herald

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Work History

9-2021
Sr. Manufacturing Resource / Sanitation Supervisor at Tropicana
9-2019 - 6-2021
Sanitation Manager at Alessi Bakeries
8-2018 - 9-2019
Front Line Mgr. at Mondelēz International
3-2016 - 5-2018
Production Manager at Lantmännen Unibake
12-2015 - 3-2016
Production/QA Manager at La Petite France Bakery

Education

1976 - 1977
Associates from Clayton Jr. College ­ Biology
1975 - 1976
Biology/Biological Sciences from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

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Exp : 45 Location : Bradenton, Florida, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Sr. Manufacturing Resource / Sanitation Supervisor at Tropicana
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Insights For Selling To Jonathan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
  • Talk about their team and how your product will help them do things better and easier

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jonathan is

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

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jonathan move?

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

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And Jonathan

Personality Compatibility


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