Melissa Williams
About Melissa Williams
Melissa Williams is a Plant Production Leader with extensive experience in team management and innovation projects. She has worked at notable companies such as Apple and Nestlé, and holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration from Berea College.
Work at Brown-Forman
Melissa Williams has served as a Plant Production Leader at Brown-Forman since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing production processes and ensuring efficient operations at the facility located in Louisville, Kentucky. Her experience in evaluating team abilities contributes to maximizing team results within the production environment.
Previous Experience at Nestlé
Before joining Brown-Forman, Melissa Williams worked at Nestlé for a total of seven years. She held the position of Supervisor from 2007 to 2013 and later served as Production Manager from 2014 to 2015. Her roles involved managing production teams and processes in Vevey, Vaud, Switzerland, where she developed her leadership and operational skills.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Williams studied at Berea College, where she earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Business Administration, Management and Operations from 2003 to 2007. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in management principles, which she applies in her leadership roles.
Coaching and Development Skills
Melissa Williams has a strong passion for coaching and developing both herself and others. This focus on personal and team development has been a key factor in her leadership approach, allowing her to foster a productive work environment and enhance team performance.
Experience at Apple
In addition to her role at Brown-Forman, Melissa Williams has been working at Apple since 2015 in Cupertino, California. Her position in sales has allowed her to further develop her skills in team dynamics and customer engagement, contributing to her overall professional growth.