Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.
Joe Figueroa is an experienced engineering professional currently serving as Corporate Engineering Manager at Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. since May 2018. In this role, Joe provides engineering support across all facilities and oversees the development and implementation of projects from conception to startup. Responsibilities include managing annual capital budgets, maintaining a five-year capital plan, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, environmental sustainability, and quality. Prior to this, Joe held positions as Engineering Manager at Bykowski Equipment & Engineering Co, where design and build efforts for sanitary processing systems were key focus areas, as well as Plant Engineer at NORCAL Beverage Company and Chief Engineer at Sunkist Growers, demonstrating a strong background in project management, maintenance oversight, and technology implementation. Joe holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.
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Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.
As a leading manufacturer in the frozen food industry, we create delicious, high-quality frozen foods that make it easy for families across North America to live healthy, balanced lives. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, all our products are cooked with our customers in mind, providing healthy and delicious meals for all. We currently operate nine factories and one main office domestically in the United States. With over 2,800 employees working around the clock, we serve as a brand leader across all categories of frozen foods. Our products span across the largest categories of ethnic frozen foods ranging from Mexican to Italian to Asian across every distribution channel including foodservice, grocery, warehouse club, and custom manufacturing. From incredible Umami sauces to delicious Umami seasoning, you can count on quality with every Umami product.