Dave Lenington
About Dave Lenington
Dave Lenington is the Senior Director of Contract Manufacturing Operations at Califia Farms, with extensive experience in supply chain and contract manufacturing roles across various companies.
Current Role at Califia Farms
Dave Lenington is currently the Senior Director of Contract Manufacturing Operations at Califia Farms, based in Los Angeles, California, United States. In this role since 2021, he has been pivotal in driving supply chain improvements across multiple manufacturing locations. His focus lies in enhancing cost, quality, service, and commercialization in contract manufacturing partnerships.
Previous Roles at The Simply Good Foods Company
Before joining Califia Farms, Dave worked as the Director of Contract Manufacturing at The Simply Good Foods Company. Based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, he held this role from 2020 to 2021 for five months. His responsibilities included managing productivity and growth within the contract manufacturing sector.
Director of Contract Manufacturing at Quest Nutrition
Dave served as the Director of Contract Manufacturing at Quest Nutrition from 2018 to 2020. During his two-year tenure in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, he was responsible for overseeing contract manufacturing operations, focusing on optimizing various supply chain processes.
Various Roles at PepsiCo
Dave Lenington accumulated significant experience in several roles at PepsiCo between 2008 and 2018. He started as a Replenishment Analyst in Rogers, AR, followed by positions including Supply Chain Supervisor, QFS Productivity Manager, and Industry Manager - Contract Manufacturing Manager in Chicago, IL. Each role contributed considerably to his expertise in supply chain management and productivity growth.
Educational Background
Dave Lenington studied at Western Illinois University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management. He attended the university for four years, from 2003 to 2007. His educational background laid the foundation for his subsequent career in supply chain and contract manufacturing operations.