Jeffrey Novak
About Jeffrey Novak
Jeffrey Novak serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Stuffed Puffs® Filled Marshmallows, a position he has held since 2019. He possesses extensive experience in engineering and project management within the food and pharmaceutical sectors.
Work at Stuffed Puffs
Jeffrey Novak has served as Vice President of Engineering at Stuffed Puffs® Filled Marshmallows since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing engineering functions and ensuring the efficiency of operations within the company. His tenure at Stuffed Puffs is marked by a focus on food and ingredient process design, which is critical to the production of their innovative marshmallow products. The company is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where Novak applies his extensive experience in engineering to enhance product development and operational processes.
Previous Experience at TreeHouse Foods
Before joining Stuffed Puffs, Jeffrey Novak worked at TreeHouse Foods as a Senior Project Manager from 2017 to 2019. In this position, he managed various projects within the food industry, utilizing his skills in engineering analysis and project management. His role involved collaborating with teams to ensure project objectives were met efficiently and effectively, contributing to the overall success of the organization during his two-year tenure.
Background in Engineering and Project Management
Jeffrey Novak has a solid background in engineering and project management, with over two decades of experience in the field. He worked at Patrick Engineering as a Project Manager from 1999 to 2005, where he managed projects for a variety of clients, including Fortune 500 companies and smaller regional businesses. His expertise encompasses managing personnel and budgets, as well as overseeing design, engineering, procurement, and construction assistance.
Education and Expertise
Jeffrey Novak earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Material Science & Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, completing his studies from 1992 to 1997. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in engineering and project management, particularly within the food and pharmaceutical industries. His skills include material and equipment selection, layout design, cost estimation, and contractor management.