Jody Bayne
About Jody Bayne
Jody Bayne is the Director of Supplier Quality at Chobani, a position he has held since 2024. He has extensive experience in quality management, having worked in various roles at Ferrara from 2011 to 2024, including positions as Quality Assurance Manager and Director of Supply Chain Quality.
Current Role at Chobani
Jody Bayne serves as the Director of Supplier Quality at Chobani, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the quality standards of suppliers, ensuring that all materials meet the company's rigorous quality requirements. Her expertise in supplier quality management plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of Chobani's products.
Professional Experience at Ferrara
Jody Bayne has extensive experience at Ferrara, where she held multiple positions over several years. She worked as a Quality Assurance Manager from 2013 to 2016 in Winona, MN, and then from 2016 to 2018 in Forest Park, IL. She later advanced to the role of Director of Supply Chain Quality from 2021 to 2024 in Chicago, IL. Prior to that, she served as a Quality Programs Senior Manager - Distribution from 2017 to 2020 in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, and as a Senior Manager of Contract Manufacturing Quality for 7 months in 2020.
Educational Background
Jody Bayne earned her Bachelor's Degree in Food Science and Technology from The University of Georgia, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. Her education provided her with a solid foundation in food science principles, which she applies in her professional roles within the food industry.
Early Career Experience
Before her extensive career in quality management, Jody Bayne worked as a Cook at Pizza Hut from 2006 to 2008 in Marietta, GA. This early experience in the food service industry contributed to her understanding of food quality and safety standards.