Matthew Orcutt

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DISC Type : sc

Quality Assurance Manager at Mondelēz International

Greater Madison Area, United States

Overview

Matthew Orcutt is a seasoned Quality Assurance specialist in the food and beverage industry, with experience managing quality for global brands like Mondelēz International and at one of the worlds largest flour mills for Archer Daniels Midland. He earned his Bachelors degree from SUNY Geneseo and now runs a consultancy, Food Quality Allies.

He has a clear passion for mentorship and professional growth within his field, often sharing job opportunities and encouraging others who are passionate about quality and food safety to apply and advance their careers.

He helps growing food and beverage manufacturers achieve GFSI certification and implement world-class quality systems.

Personality Overview

Overcautious

Process Oriented

Unexpressive

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.  Being observant comes to them naturally. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.

Topics They Care About

Food Safety Systems
As a consultant, he helps growing food manufacturers implement world-class quality and food safety systems and achieve GFSI certification.
Quality Culture
Focuses on instilling a strong food safety and quality culture at all levels of an organization, shifting from reactive to preventative problem-solving.
Process Improvement
Expresses a passion for identifying areas for improvement within manufacturing processes and building effective, lasting solutions.

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Work History

10-2024
Quality Assurance Manager at Mondelēz International
8-2024
Principal Consultant at Food Quality Allies
8-2021 - 7-2024
Quality Systems Manager at Skjodt-Barrett Foods Inc
3-2019 - 11-2020
Category Quality Systems Implementation Manager at Weston Foods
11-2015 - 3-2019
Quality Assurance Manager at Archer Daniels Midland Company

Education

2007 - 2011
Bachelor's Degree from SUNY Geneseo

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Insights For Selling To Matthew

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision

DONT's

  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Matthew is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Matthew

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Matthew move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Matthew take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Matthew

Personality Compatibility


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