Stephen P. Green is the Vice President of Manufacturing at Tootsie Roll Industries Inc., a position he has held since 2015, where he directs all aspects of production, quality control, and facility operations for the company's renowned confectionery brands, including Tootsie Rolls, Tootsie Pops, Dots, and Charleston Chew. With more than 30 years of experience in food manufacturing, Green has been pivotal in scaling operations to meet growing global demand while maintaining the company's commitment to premium quality and efficiency. His strategic oversight ensures seamless supply chain integration across four domestic plants, supporting annual production of billions of pieces. Green's career began in the late 1980s as a production engineer at a major snack food producer, where he honed his skills in process optimization and automation. He advanced rapidly, becoming a plant manager by 2000 and joining Tootsie Roll in 2008 as Director of Manufacturing Engineering. Key achievements include leading a $50 million facility modernization initiative that boosted output by 25% and reduced downtime by 40%, as well as implementing advanced robotics and data analytics to enhance food safety compliance. These efforts earned him industry recognition, including the Food Processing Manufacturers Association's Manufacturing Excellence Award in 2018. A graduate of the University of Illinois with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, Green is known for his innovative approach to sustainable manufacturing. Under his leadership, Tootsie Roll achieved a 35% reduction in energy consumption and zero-waste certifications at key facilities, positioning the company as a leader in environmentally responsible confectionery production.