Operational Excellence Services Leader | Senior Consultant
Manufacturing Leader Driving Process Improvement and Team Development
With over 20 years in manufacturing and engineering leadership, Beth brings clarity to complexity and energy to execution. From the shop floor to the C-suite, she guides organizations toward Operational Excellence through Lean Six Sigma and process improvement, helping people and processes reach peak performance with empathy, precision, and purpose.
Key Expertise
- Lean Six Sigma Processes and Operational Excellence Principles
- Manufacturing Systems Development
- Engineering Leadership and Program Management
- Business Systems Improvement
- Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
- New Product Development and Production Launch
- Employee Coaching and Development
Certifications
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Six Sigma Corp.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified
- Lean Bronze Certified, SME
- Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) Certified
- Transformational Leadership
- Engineering Leadership, Mendoza College of Business
- Everything DiSC Authorized Partner, Wiley
Manufacturing Background
Before joining WMEP, Beth built her career in engineering and leadership roles at MRPC, Vesta, and Techniplas. She led engineering and manufacturing teams through process improvements, new product development, and operational excellence initiatives. With 10 years in medical device manufacturing and 5 years in automotive, Beth gained hands-on experience that shaped her journey from process and project engineer to manufacturing engineering manager—blending technical expertise with leadership skills along the way.
Education
- MBA, Cardinal Stritch University
- B.S., Industrial Technology Management, University of Wisconsin–Platteville
On a Personal Note
Beth is committed to developing the next generation of talent and serves as a HS mentor through Junior Achievement.