Katherine Hawkyard

Katherine Hawkyard is an experienced Data and Operations Analyst at Taylor Farms since October 2019. Prior experience includes a role as a Quality Engineering Intern at L&T Precision LLC, where analysis of non-conformance reports led to a 10% annual reduction in quality complaints through effective management of the CAPA system. As a Manufacturing Engineering Intern at Emerson, Katherine implemented facility redesigns and a Kanban system, achieving significant improvements in procurement, changeover times, and productivity, leading to annual savings of $43,000. Earlier roles include serving as an Engineering Instructor at Camp Brainy Bunch and a CPR Certified Lifeguard at Waterworld California. Katherine holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of San Diego.