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Michael Browne

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Director of Engineering at Great Lakes Cheese Co. Inc.
📍 Hiram, Ohio, United States

Michael is a seasoned Engineering Operations Executive specializing in the dairy, juice, and beverage industries. He directs major engineering functions, new plant start-ups, and long-range capital plans at Great Lakes Cheese. A Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, he has a proven record of leading profit growth and managing large-scale projects at ConAgra and Ocean Spray.

He has a demonstrated interest in organizational culture and professional development, having completed a course in Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. He actively participates in building his technical community by publicly sharing hiring opportunities and celebrating the successes of his colleagues.

Previously, Michael served as the Sustainability Team Lead at Ocean Spray Cranberries, directing the companys environmental stewardship initiatives.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Director of Engineering
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Hiram, Ohio, United States
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Capital Project Leadership
He has managed annual capital investments ranging from $35M to $80M and has a history of delivering new facilities on budget and on schedule.
Food & Beverage Engineering
His career is rooted in the juice, beverage, dairy, and ingredient industries, with extensive experience in corporate engineering and plant technical services.
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Career

Work history

10-2012
Director of Engineering
Great Lakes Cheese Co. Inc.
9-2012
Director of Engineering, Snacks Division, Omaha NE
ConAgra Foods
8-2007
Director of Engineering & Technical Services
Ocean Spray Cranberries
4-2003 - 8-2007
Senior Manager of Engineering and Technical Services
Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc
5-2000 - 4-2003
Multi-plant Beverage Manufacturing Manager
Ocean Spray Cranberries
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University College Cork
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