May 21st, 2020 (Carthage, MO USA) Stratum Nutrition®, (a business of ESM Technologies), the sustainable supplier of world class ingredient solutions for pet and human health, announces another addition of expertise to their Operations Department.

Kyle Haws joined the Stratum Nutrition® team as Regional Operations Manager on May 11th, 2020. He is responsible for Separation and Further Processing Facilities, Inventory Management and Shipping. Kyle joins us from ZAF Energy Systems, a battery manufacturer in Joplin, MO. “I am very excited to start with Stratum and applying my skills in lean manufacturing to a great company,” explains Kyle. “It is so great to see Stratum based in my hometown of Carthage, MO and watching small businesses and communities grow together is amazing.”

“We are very pleased Kyle chose to join our growing company,” says Elaine Burr, Senior Director Operations and Finance. “Kyle’s disciplined manufacturing experience with an emphasis on continuous process improvement will provide strong operational leadership as we build for the future and move forward with new opportunities.”