Mitchell Melykson

Mitchell Melykson is an experienced quality and continuous improvement professional currently serving as Quality Manager at JDE Peet's since April 2024. Previous roles include Continuous Improvement Manager at J&E Manufacturing, where significant advancements were made in quality defect reduction through an SPC program and Lean-Six Sigma training, and Graphic Packaging International, LLC, where the focus was on executing closed-loop quality systems to enhance production efficiency. At Smyth Companies, operational excellence efforts included facilitating Kaizen events and managing BRC and ISO certifications. Earlier positions at Cypress MultiGraphics, Grifols, and the University of Minnesota involved overseeing quality systems and compliance across various industries, leading to notable improvements in quality performance and reduction of waste. Mitchell holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology Teacher Education from St. Cloud State University and an Associate of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science from Argosy University Twin Cities.