About Kristin
Kristin works with businesses to identify and eliminate inefficiencies, streamline operations, and implement performance metrics that drive sustainable growth and profitability.
Experienced continuous improvement and operations leader with over 15 years of expertise in process optimization, compliance, and quality management. Proven ability to creatively problem solve, implement scalable QA strategies, drive cross-functional collaboration, and deliver high-quality solutions. Skilled in structuring and developing functional areas, tracking outcomes focused metrics, and fostering inclusive, high-performing teams.
Kristin lives in Denver, Colorado, where she applies her passion for continuous improvement to both professional and community initiatives.
Experience
Managing Director, Efficiency
At Caerus, Kristin leads the Efficiency practice, applying proven methodologies for process optimization and performance measurement to help businesses identify and eliminate operational bottlenecks.
Her consulting work focuses on developing customized efficiency frameworks that align with each client's unique business model and goals, establishing clear performance metrics and accountability systems that create a culture of continuous improvement.
Director of Quality Assurance
Led quality assurance initiatives across the organization, implementing comprehensive continuous improvement programs that enhanced product quality and operational efficiency.
Developed and deployed robust KPIs designed to track, foresee, and appropriately react to risk while facilitating cross-functional alignment. Coached teams on business system tools and continuous improvement practices, focusing on building sustainable capabilities within the organization.
Director of Continuous Improvement
Managed Continuous Improvement, Quality, and Compliance Programs across all sites and business units, creating a unified approach to operational excellence.
Defined a comprehensive CI/QA roadmap establishing core functions and best practices across all manufacturing sites. Championed the movement towards Kaizen, PDCA, and Hoshin methodology, resulting in critical data measures to evaluate areas for improvement.
Director of Operations & Continuous Improvement
Directed operations of regulated laboratories and commercial kitchens while establishing quality management systems that catalyzed a culture shift to data-driven decision making.
Led a team of 67 people to increase profitability by 30% over 9 months. Implemented lean methodologies that reduced waste and product expiration, resulting in a 90% reduction in write-off of finished goods.
Global Quality Project Manager
Led the development and implementation of a SAP ERP template revision project, ensuring on-time adoption and launch across global locations.
Served as global lead auditor, applying pareto analysis to audit findings to strategically prioritize improvements and optimize resource deployment.
Education
Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt
Certificate in Organizational Leadership