Eric Rogozinski "Rogo"

Experience

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  Super Products Inc. (subsidiary) Sara Lee Corporation

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1994

  Installation and Manufacturing Engineer

  Manufacturing of Custom Food Product Machinery & Industrial Machinery for all Sara Lee, Kahn's, Hillshire Farms, Kosher, facilities across the nation.Conveyors, Deboning Equipment, Dumpers, Slaughter Lines, Packaging Lines, Box Erectors, Full Turn Key Operations.

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  Rodem - Smart Sanitary Processes

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1998

  Installation and Manufacturing Engineer

  Focuses on serving the Dairy Process, Food Processing, Beverage Industry, Personal Care Industry, Pharmaceutical industries and other high purity Industries. Manufactured equipment, installed equipment and manufactured custom process piping systems in a variety of facilities around the United States.

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  FROST ENGINEERING, INC.

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

  Mechanical Installation & Sales Engineer

  Presented a positive, professional image at all times, while managing relationships with major accounts such as Sara Lee Foods, Miller Brewing, Jimmy Dean, and Pierre Foods. Customers frequently requested me by name to manage specific projects. Accompanied sales reps on sales calls to evaluate feasibility of proposed projects, provide technical expertise and incidental closing assistance.  Evaluated competitive products; analyzed market and industry trends to support sales planning efforts.  Traveled to customer sites, evaluated and supervised fabrication and installation of food processing equipment. Identified sales opportunities in the field; frequently up-sold customers while providing exemplary service. Increased sales by >5%. Defined roles, delegated tasks and oversaw work progress. Ensured quality, safety and delivery of all customer specifications on time and within budget. Strengthened communications with sales team, engineers, and project managers resulting in improved performance. Show less

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  American Foods Group

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

  Marketing / Mechanical Engineer

  American Foods Group, Cincinnati, OH 2000 – 2003Met with sales reps and studied the market. Analyzed competitors’ products and price points; participated in sales/marketing meetings to discuss market trends, new product development, and sales/production goals. Doubled productivity (plant record) and eliminated downtime by devising and building improved custom conveyors that were instrumental delivering $600K in additional sales the first year.  Re-engineered production area to improve ergonomics. Increased production efficiency 50%. Implemented parts-tracking system that reduced overstock at least 10%, saving an estimated $12K annually. Developed a preventative maintenance program that cut downtime 15%. Show less

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  Fresh Sausage Specialists

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

  Sales / Mechanical Engineer

  Help to create a new R&D profit center which developed better equipment for the food processing industry. Proposed, designed, fabricated and sold improved custom production equipment directly to FSS. Helped to established and maintain excellent customer relationships with key accounts such as Fred Meijer, Kroger, and Sam’s Club. Instrumental in helping to increase FSS sales 25% (2003-2006) through efficiency and profitbility. Day-to-day accountability included managing all maintenance for 50,000 sq. ft. facility operating 24/7, 5-6 days per week. Reduced downtime 25%. Led team effort that set new production records. Implemented improvements to turnaround team that was at 81% of quota in 2004 to one that consistently exceeded production goals; finished 2007 at 111%. Played key role in improving quality 7% (2004-07). Recognized as a key team member who always put first things first to ensure sales and business objectives were met. Show less

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  Cincinnati Metal Fabricating

  Jan 2008 - Oct 2010

  Senior Territory Sales Representative

  Develop new business and expand sales with established accounts by showing customers how to increase productivity and expand their business. Provide technical expertise and value-added service to cultivate customer loyalty and position the company as a trusted customer resource. Territory spans Greater Cincinnati, Southeastern Indiana and all of Kentucky.Delivered 61 new accounts in first 17 months, generating an estimated $1MM in annual business.Quadrupled customer base in Kentucky. Increased annual business 30-40% with several key accounts.Utilized networking skills to help company expand into new markets. Provided solutions to complex manufacturing challenges in diverse industries - including energy, medical equipment, industrial automation, transportation, agriculture, food processing, waste management and more. Earned promotion to Outside Sales Engineer Develop new business and expand sales with established accounts by showing customers how to increase productivity and expand their business. Provided custom equipment, technical expertise, and value-added service to cultivate customer loyalty and position the company as a trusted customer resource. Territory spans Greater Cincinnati, Southeastern Indiana and all of Kentucky.Delivered 61 new accounts in first 17 months, generating an estimated $1MM in annual business.Quadrupled customer base in Kentucky. Increased annual business 30-40% with several key accounts.Utilized networking skills to help company expand into new markets. Provided solutions to complex manufacturing challenges in diverse industries – including energy, medical equipment, industrial automation, transportation, agriculture, food processing, waste management and more. (John Morrell, Sara Lee, Pierre Foods, Lantech, Sweco, BAE Louisville Ky)Integral in creating and revamping marketing efforts (website, e-mailer, literature, presentations, reporting)Earned promotion to Senior Account Executive Sales Representative. Show less

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  Kloeckner Metals Corporation

  Oct 2010 - Jul 2012

  Territory Sales Accounts Manager

  Kloeckner Metals is instrumental in providing tangible products and services that offer more value then they expect to recieve.Always providing outstanding Sales Etiquette and Professional service to developed a vast new customer base, while managing key accounts. Interface with Purchasing, Material Handling, Production, and Engineers to provide quality products and value-added services.

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  Hitec Food Equipment Inc

  Aug 2012 - Aug 2014

  U.S. & Canada Regional Sales Manager

  Solutions for today, innovations for tomorrow- Since the founding of our company we have strived to introduce new and innovative solutions into the food processing industry. Our ideas have been like a breath of fresh air in an industry often criticized for being entrenched in old, outdated technology. Our products reflect our orientation as a forward thinking organization, and promise flexibility and increased profit potential for our customers.Focusing on new product development has resulted in numerous patents worldwide, and enabled us to develop products to address our customers' needs. Although we are technology oriented, we never lose sight of our most important task: to provide timely and dependable service to our customers. Careful attention is paid to operating conditions and other requirements that affect our customer's needs.At every stage we are always mindful of the need to stay focused on our ultimate goal: to work with our customers to improve their business results. Show less

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  Viscofan

  Aug 2014 - now

  The Viscofan Group is the world leader in artificial casings for meat products which it distributes in over 100 countries worldwide. The only manufacturer in the worldwide using technology for all categories of casing products: cellulose, collagen, fibrous, spice/sheets, and various types of plastics in all shapes and sizes. ​Viscofan has casing production sites in (USA-Illinois,New Jersey) Spain, Germany, Brazil, China, Mexico, the Czech Republic, Serbia,Uruguay, and 14 sales offices across the globe.The Viscofan Group places the customer at the center of its operational decisions, permanently searching for the best value proposition for its customers, thereby enhancing their competitive advantages and helping them to improve the efficiency and the productive development of their operations.For this purpose, Viscofan possesses the largest sales network in the industry and a level of service provided by its technicians that is widely recognized by the market. In its continuous improvement model, through multidisciplinary teams representing the sales, operational, and research and development areas, the Viscofan Group identifies the issues that cause most concern for the meat industry and analyses, develops and implements the related improvements.Being able to maintain its worldwide leadership in today’s fast-changing environment is only made possible by Viscofan's service excellence and diversification – its own presence in 14 countries enables it to provide the appropriate casing solutions to more than 2,000 customers in 100 countries around the world. Show less

  • National Account Manager East Region OH-KY-IN

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Territory Manager Midwest Region OH-KY-IN

    Aug 2014 - May 2024