Jodi Gunden

Jodi Gunden is a seasoned Continuous Improvement Engineer and Supervisor at A. O. Smith Corporation since June 2016, specializing in the implementation of Toyota Production System (TPS) methodologies in assembly processes and the development of Kaizen strategies. Jodi's previous roles include Process Engineer and Training Team Supervisor at Constantia Flexibles, where quality management and compliance with standards like ISO 9001 and ISO 22000 were primary responsibilities. A notable tenure as Quality Engineer at Akebono Corporation highlighted Jodi's achievements with the Quality Grand Prix award for quality systems development. Earlier experience includes a role as Operational Excellence Management System Coordinator at Hemlock Semiconductor, focusing on ISO 9001 and RC 14001 management systems. Jodi's career began at Dow Corning, advancing through various engineering roles that concentrated on process improvement, quality systems implementation, and supply chain assessments. Jodi holds a Master of Science in Manufacturing and Innovation and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Michigan State University.