Kristin Wheatley

Kristin Wheatley has a diverse work experience that spans several industries. Kristin is currently working at Southwest Research Institute as a Principal Engineer. In this role, they provide manufacturing improvement consulting to companies in the Austin area, focusing on areas such as cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and ISO Quality Management Systems implementation.

Prior to their current position, Wheatley served as a Plant Manager at Guittard Chocolate Company, where they were responsible for overseeing production operations, maintenance, scheduling, and inventory control. Kristin also managed a team of 15 administrative and 175 union personnel.

Before joining Guittard Chocolate Company, Wheatley worked at UFP Technologies, Inc. as a Plant Manager. In this role, they maintained ISO certifications and encouraged progressive manufacturing disciplines.

Wheatley started their career at MillerCoors, where they held the position of Packaging Operations Business Area Manager. Kristin managed multiple packaging lines, implemented improvement initiatives, and supervised a significant budget.

Overall, Wheatley has extensive experience in manufacturing operations, quality management systems, and personnel development.

Kristin Wheatley holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder. Kristin also has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Denver.