Mike Hitchcock
About Mike Hitchcock
Mike Hitchcock is a Senior Process Engineer with extensive experience in the chemical, food and beverage, and telecommunications industries. He has held various leadership roles, including Branch Manager at Technical Associates and Engineering & Maintenance Manager at Kraft Foods Group, and has a strong background in project implementation and process optimization.
Work at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group
Mike Hitchcock has been serving as a Senior Process Engineer at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group since 2017. In this role, he leads technical resource teams and oversees capital project implementation. His responsibilities include ensuring that engineering processes align with project goals and that resources are efficiently utilized. His work contributes to the overall success of projects within the organization.
Previous Experience at Technical Associates
Prior to his current role, Mike Hitchcock worked at Technical Associates as Branch Manager in Jacksonville from 2009 to 2017. During his eight years in this position, he managed operations and led teams in the Jacksonville, Florida area. His leadership focused on enhancing service delivery and operational efficiency within the branch.
Experience at Kraft Foods Group
Mike Hitchcock was employed at Kraft Foods Group as Engineering & Maintenance Manager from 1991 to 1997. His tenure spanned six years across locations in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and Kendallville, Indiana. In this capacity, he was responsible for overseeing engineering and maintenance operations, contributing to the company's production efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Mike Hitchcock studied at Purdue University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering from 1984 to 1990. His educational background provides a strong foundation in food process engineering. He possesses expertise in various areas, including plant and equipment relocations, new plant construction, lean implementation, line optimization, and site development.
Diverse Industry Background
Mike Hitchcock has a diverse professional background that spans the chemical, food and beverage, and telecommunications industries. His experience includes roles that have involved new product development, process and packaging design, and utilities design and optimization. This broad exposure equips him with a unique perspective on engineering challenges across different sectors.