Bob Manning is a seasoned executive and advisor with over 30 years of leadership in the food and beverage industry, specializing in transformational operations, quality assurance, food safety, and failure prevention. As the Founder of Manning Resource LLC, Bob partners with manufacturing, private equity, and legal advisors to conduct comprehensive operational due diligence assessments to identify risks and implement strategies that drive performance and mitigate costly recalls or failures.
Bob’s extensive experience includes roles such as CEO and Executive Vice President at Liquid and VP of Technical Operations at Niagara Bottling LLC, where he improved aseptic production processes and quality assurance systems. He has also held senior leadership positions at Campbell’s Snacks and HP Hood LLC, where he revitalized underperforming units, executed large-scale transformations, and ensured robust P&L management.
With a proven track record of evaluating investment opportunities, identifying operational risks, and delivering data-driven solutions, Bob helps protect and enhance portfolio value. His strategic insights and hands-on leadership have consistently driven sustainable growth and operational excellence.
Bob holds a bachelor’s degree in Biology and four master’s degrees: an MBA, an MS in Engineering Management, an MS in Food Safety, and an MM in Strategic Management and Executive Leadership. He is also the author of In the Midst of a Recall, a book that details what happens in a recall investigation, with an emphasis on management and prevention.
As a trusted advisor, Bob brings a unique blend of operational excellence, strategic foresight, and industry-specific knowledge to help companies and investment firms maximize returns and safeguard their assets.