Sales & Delivery Coordinator / Transformation Specialist
Karen has 14 years of experience in quality and process engineering in manufacturing organizations. Before coming to Manufacturer’s Edge, she spent eight years working for two high-volume manufacturing companies producing metal packaging solutions. Prior to that, Karen worked in printer supply development and nuclear fuel manufacturing.
Karen’s focus has been on data-based decision making and problem-solving. She has extensive experience training six sigma methodologies across all levels of the organization both domestically and internationally. She also has significant experience in developing quality management systems and auditing against quality standards including ISO9001 and Safe Quality Food (SQF). Karen has a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to drive process improvements, increase asset utilization, and improve customer satisfaction.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE INCLUDE:
- Statistical Process Control
- Data Analysis
- Process-Based Auditing
- Gauge R&R Studies
- Problem Solving
EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
- Master of Engineering – Engineering Management, University of Colorado Boulder
- Bachelor of Science – Engineering Physics, University of Colorado Boulder
- Certified Lean Master – APICS
- Six Sigma Master Black Belt
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
- Certified Practitioner Safe Quality Food
- Certified Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Practitioner
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) – American Society of Quality (ASQ)
- Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) – American Society of Quality (ASQ)
- Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE) (ASQ)
