Scott Gutekunst
About Scott Gutekunst
Scott Gutekunst is a Senior Solutions Consultant at QAD Redzone, where he has worked since 2019, contributing to community events and productivity improvements in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area. He has extensive experience in quality assurance and continuous improvement within the food and beverage industry.
Work at QAD Redzone
Scott Gutekunst has been associated with QAD Redzone since 2018, initially serving as a Compliance Coach and Production Systems Coach for one year. In 2019, he transitioned to the role of Solutions Consultant, where he has worked for five years. In 2023, he advanced to the position of Senior Solutions Consultant. His responsibilities include organizing Redzone Community events aimed at showcasing productivity improvements and engaging industry professionals. He has also contributed to the benchmarking of Redzone's first 50 deployments, which resulted in an average productivity improvement of 11% within 90 days.
Education and Expertise
Scott Gutekunst holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition in Business and Industry from Texas Woman's University. He completed his secondary education at Marcus High School. His educational background supports his expertise in quality assurance and continuous improvement within the food and beverage sector.
Background in Quality Assurance
Scott Gutekunst has extensive experience in quality assurance within the food industry. He worked as a QA Manager at Baldwin Richardson Foods from 2012 to 2016 and at Refresco from 2016 to 2018. Prior to these roles, he served as a Corporate Quality Auditor at Shearer's Snacks for one year. His background includes engaging with mid-tier Food & Beverage and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) manufacturers to facilitate the transition of Continuous Improvement from an aspiration to a practical reality.
Professional Development Initiatives
In his current role at QAD Redzone, Scott Gutekunst is actively involved in organizing events that foster community engagement and showcase advancements in productivity. His initiatives aim to connect industry professionals and promote best practices in continuous improvement within the manufacturing sector.