Richard Stoecklein Email Address

Vice President Operations

FRESHLY is a ready-made meal delivery service focused on making healthy eating easier than ever by delivering high-quality, professionally-prepared, affordable meals straight to your doorstep. FRESHLY's team of experienced chefs utilize locally-sourced and all natural ingredients to create fresh, gourmet, ready-to-eat meals that are designed to optimize health.

Rick is a Vice President Operations, Vice President Manufacturing, Vice President Logistics, Chief Operating Officer, with experience in manufacturing, operations, and supply chain management. He is an accomplished senior leader in the food industry with experience in Fortune 500 corporations, family-owned businesses, privately-held businesses, a multi-owner co-operative. Rick's leadership skills are best demonstrated in the following areas: Change Management: Rick’s commitment in this area is evidenced in his adoption of Lean Manufacturing as a core strategy, and demonstrated by ability to impact the P/L, to generate positive, performance based cultures, and in his leadership of both individual and team development and excellence. He has a determined focus on operational improvement particularly in settings requiring high degrees of persistence, clarity of vision, and consistent follow-through to goal. Change management is the cornerstone of his strategies built on a foundation of planning and involvment to ensure success. Passion for Unleashing Potential in People: He has a keen eye for unrealized potential in people and is both determined and adept at bringing it to fruition. He has a vision for possibilities and articulates his vision well. Customer Value: Rick’s sharp focus on the customer creates strong relationships with both internal and external customers. He values strong cross-functional dynamics, collaborative planning, and team execution. Specialties: Rick Stoecklein is a: VP/ Vice President . Operations, VP/ Vice President Manufacturing, VP/Vice President Logistics, Chief Operating Officer/COO, with expertise in: • turnaround/transformational leadership • strategic vision and execution • change management • capital planning and project execution • Lean fundamentals and application