Okay, let’s tackle this. So Chris Bentley has a broad range of skills in operations management, process improvement, and food safety. While he has experience in the food industry, his role might be more general operations-focused rather than a specialized food safety or manufacturing expert. Location is Temple, Texas, which is a smaller market. According to national averages, operations managers in the food industry can charge $75-$125 per hour, but this can vary widely depending on experience and specific skills. Considering Chris’s generalist skillset and location, I’ll estimate a lower rate, around $75 per hour.