Meet Our Employees

Are you interested in finding out why Del Monte is such a great place to work?

Well, look no further. Get up close and personal with some of our employees who each in their own unique way contribute to Del Monte's bottom line. The employees featured here represent the diverse and dynamic culture that is Del Monte. They are committed to helping Del Monte grow and thrive.

Topeka Plant

Fitzgerald joined Del Monte Foods in January 2009 as a Maintenance Manager in the Topeka Plant. In this role, Fitzgerald provides and sustains plant capacity and equipment reliability to meet the plant’s production goals in a safe and economical environment. When asked what Fitzgerald likes about working at Del Monte, he replied “I know everyone says ‘the people’, but truly for me thus far, it has been the people. I am inspired by their commitment and dedication to the work and the success of the plant. Moreover, there is a sense of acceptance to continuous improvement that I find very refreshing and to some degree highly unusual. It makes my job a lot easier.”

When asked how his work applies to the “bigger picture” at Del Monte, Fitzgerald replied, “What I do directly impacts the operational budget and cost to our plant and business. As one of the larger pet food plants, what we do here in terms of correcting and maintaining equipment performance impacts the quality of our products, the safety of our consumers, and the efficiency of our processes. All this applies to the “bigger picture” of nourishing families and enriching lives.”

Something surprising about Fitzgerald is that he is a close relative of a formal African nation Head of State. Fitzgerald also coaches little league football.